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UTT STUDENT
PROSPECTUS
Education
with a
Global Vision
Vision
of UTT
The vision of UTT is to be the National Institution of higher learning and research for socioeconomic and technological development that:
(a) Inculcates in the graduates a set of overarching skills - metaskills - that help them navigate the
new and emerging technologies in the national and global contexts, and
(b) Through its R & D activities, brings and keeps Trinidad and Tobago in the vanguard of
engineering and technology in niche areas of key importance, such as natural gas is to the nation.
Mission
of
UTT
To be an entrepreneurial university designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs,

commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation and
sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of all individuals,
families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
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Table
of Contents
A Message from the President
Key Professors
Reasons to apply to UTT
The Birth of UTT
UTT Alliances
This is UTT
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UTT Academic Programmes

Assessment Regulations
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Studying at UTT
Accreditation
Campus Facilities and Resources
Inter-Campus Link
Registry
Student Support Services
Cooperative Education
Getting Involved
Student Guild
Personal Accident Insurance
Health Services
Students with Challenges
Academic Counselling
An Integrated Approach to Learning
Library Facilities at UTT
Fees and Other Costs
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Contents
Certificate Programmes
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Diploma Programmes
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Certificate in Sport Studies

Certificate in Security and Public Safety
Certificate in Process Operations
Certificate in Digital Media Studies with specialisation in Music Technology
Certificate in Indian Classical Music
Diploma in Fashion Design
Diploma in Fashion Management
Diploma in Security and Public Safety
Diploma in Agriculture
Diploma in Animal Health Production and Veterinary Public Health
Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture
Diploma in Visual Communications Design
Diploma in Forestry
Artist Diploma in Music (Western Classical)
Diploma in Maritime Operations - Navigation
Diploma in Maritime Operations - Engineering
Diploma in Digital Media Studies - Animation
National Engineering Technician Diploma Programmes

National Engineering Technician Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

National Engineering Technician Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
National Engineering Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering
National Engineering Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
National Engineering Technician Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
National Engineering Technician Diploma in Communications Engineering
National Engineering Technician Diploma in Computer Engineering
National Engineering Technician Diploma in Chemical Engineering
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Bachelor of Technology Programmes
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Bachelor of Science Programmes
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Programmes
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Bachelor of Applied Science Programmes
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Bachelor of Technology in Animal Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Crop Science and Technology
Bachelor in Sport Studies

Bachelor of Education Degree with specialisation in:
1. Social Studies
2. Special Needs
3. Integrated Science
4. Agricultural Science
5. Primary Education
6. Technical and Vocational Education & Technology Education
7. Early Childhood Care and Education
8. Language and Literature
9. Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science/ Maritime Operations
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Crop Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminology and Public Safety

Bachelor of Applied Science in Information and Communication Technology
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Bachelor of Applied Science / Master of Engineering Programmes
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Masters Programmes
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BASc / MEng in Manufacturing and Design Engineering

BASc / MEng in Utilities and Mechanical Engineering
BASc / MEng in Civil Engineering Systems with specialisations in:
1. Civil Engineering Systems with Structural Engineering
2. Civil Engineering Systems with Environmental Engineering
3. Civil Engineering Systems with Construction Engineering and Management
BASc / MEng in Petroleum Engineering
BASc / MEng in Biomedical Engineering
BASc / MEng in Process Engineering
Executive Masters in Sport Management

International Masters in Sport for Development
Masters in Health Administration
M.Sc. Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management
M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering
M.Sc. in Reservoir Engineering
M.Sc. in Information and Communication Technology Programmes

M.Sc. in Maritime Management
M.A. in Carnival Studies
M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Management
M.Sc. in Environmental Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management (ICOM)
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A Message from
the President
The University of Trinidad and Tobago

(UTT), conceived as an institution for
science, engineering and technology,
is a research-intensive University
which specialises in an integrative
methodology of teaching. As a
national University, UTT is committed
to sustainability in all aspects of its
operations and to facilitating national
development which can be maintained
for future generations.
I proudly note that you, as prospective
students of UTT, represent some of
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the best, the brightest and the most

academically accomplished students
within Trinidad and Tobago and beyond.
Your achievements to date have laid
the foundation necessary to unearth
academic knowledge, self-ethic and the
intellectual maturity which is needed
for you to conquer this new educational
territory and to continue to contribute on
a national level.
As the University cultivates meaningful
relationships with industry leaders,
these partnerships translate into
beneficial co-op opportunities for
our students. Our certificate, diploma
and degree programmes are highly
sought and our graduates are employed
throughout the public and private
sectors, both locally and internationally.
As academic administrators, we
continue to attempt to fuse science and
technology with the humanities, the
arts and social sciences to reflect the
complex realities of the modern world
and to define UTT as a unique institution
for higher learning.
At UTT, you are part of an ensemble
team; a team which is all the better for
your input and involvement in UTTs
Student Guild or in areas of debate,

sport or community activism. Here you
are part of a greater student body who
want to make a difference. Academic
excellence and a holistic approach
to education are important elements
to achieving the full spectrum of
opportunities that UTT has to offer.
In choosing to study at The University
of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), you
have made a commitment not only to
personal development, but also to the
development of the nation as a whole.
I wish you the very best in your future
studies and I take great pleasure in
welcoming you to UTT.
Professor Kenneth Ramchand

Chairman of the Board of Governors and
President
Key
Professors
Teaching methods that focus on expanding knowledge, understanding and skill-sets is testament to the Universitys
commitment to innovation in teaching and learning. UTT has assembled a society of scholars to deliver a diverse
range of subject areas to a new generation of learners:
Professor David McGaw
Professor Paul Blair
Professor Adel Sharaf
Professor Prakash Persad
Professor Colin Stevenson
Professor Michael Smith

Professor Krishna Athre
Professor Jeanette Morris
Professor Adel M. Al Taweel
Professor Catherine Gainham
Professor Ewen McLean

Interim Provost
Programme Professor, Sports and Leisure Studies
Programme Professor, Energy Systems
Programme Professor, Design and Manufacturing
Programme Professor, Maritime Studies
Programme Professor, Information Computing and
Telecommunications / Digital Media Studies
Programme Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Programme Professor in the School of Cognition,
Learning and Education
Programme Professor, Process Engineering
Programme Professor, Academy for the Performing Arts
Programme Professor, Biosciences, Agriculture and
Food Technologies (Ag.)
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Reasons to
Apply to UTT

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Industry-relevant degrees
Programme content with input from industry
Work-ready graduates
Easier Access to Employment opportunities
Cooperative job placement
Problem-based learning
Service learning
Scholarship opportunities in Sports Studies
Industry-experienced national and international professors
Modern and equipped laboratories
Individual and academic counselling
Extra curricular activities
Music, dance, games etc.
Student health services
Diversity of programme options
Multi-campus access
Gate-approved programmes
Seamless transition in tertiary studies from diplomas to degrees
The Birth
of UTT
As late as the year 2000 - the dawn of the twenty-first
century - only 7% of the population of Trinidad and
Tobago, as against 30% in the developed world, had
acquired tertiary level education. In redressing this
imbalance, the 2005/2006 National Budget made
provision for the highest ever level of multi-year
funding for post-secondary and tertiary education. The
Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses, (GATE),
was one of its more ambitious proposals for the
immediate expansion of tertiary education needs and for
the support of post-graduate programmes.
A Steering Committee, chaired by the Founding
Chairman and President of UTT, Professor Kenneth S.
Julien, and comprising of Founding Provost, Professor
K.D. Srivastava, among others, was mandated, to
create something that was different, which would meet
the needs of Trinidad and Tobago without prejudice [to
other tertiary Institutions]. Since the initial focus of UTT
programmes was to be in Engineering and Technology,
the former Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Technology
(TTIT), [later renamed the Point Lisas Campus], was
merged and integrated into The University of
Trinidad and Tobago (UTT).
Todays programmes, however, go far beyond

Engineering and Technology to a fuller spectrum of
educational opportunities where experiential learning
programmes are incorporated into the traditional
learning environment. Alternative avenues are also
provided for persons to enter, exit and re-enter tertiary
education. This kind of flexibility within programmes;
together with UTTs leadership position in sector-driven
research and innovative teaching methodologies, is in
direct response to twenty-first century global trends.
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Alliances
The University of Trinidad and Tobago has forged
alliances with several accredited European, American
and other local and international institutions, which are
highly regarded for the high standard of performance in
their programmes.
International Institutions
The University of Texas
University of Cambridge
Johns Hopkins Medicine International LLC
The Technical University of Denmark
SIRIM Berhad
IBM World Trade Corporation
Suez LNG (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited
Exmar NV
Loughborough University
University of British Colombia (UBC)
Institute of Technology Petronas Sdn. Bhd
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National Institutions
Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise
Development Company Limited (e TecK)
Yara Trinidad Ltd.
Atlantic LNG
University of the West Indies [Faculty of
Engineering]
This
is UTT
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), established
in 2004, is an integral component of the countrys
national development. UTT, in a relatively short period
of time, has become a fast-growing community of
scholars and now serves a culturally diverse population
of students in technical and other programmes, ably
guided by internationally respected professors in his/her
individual field of expertise.
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) has
nineteen (19) campuses/site-locations on the island of
Trinidad. There are nine (9) Teaching Campuses among
them; the Chaguaramas Campus, Corinth Campus,
ECIAF Campus, John S. Donaldson Campus, O Meara
Campus, Point Lisas Campus, San Fernando Campus,
UTT Campus at NAPA and the Valsayn Campus. UTT
also continues to have a presence in Tobago.
Construction of the new Main Campus, at Tamana
InTech Park began in June 2008. Tamana InTech Park,
will provide the appropriate academic and research
resources which will enable students to acquire
knowledge and skills for successful attainment of
the highest academic standards.
At UTT, we encourage our students to embrace the free

exchange of ideas and to seek truth through knowledge.
By so doing, the University hopes to contribute to the
development of a better society by first reaching the
individual who has an expressed desire for life-long
learning and a commitment to leadership through
service.
To learn more, visit: www.u.tt
Studying
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Registration and Accreditation
UTT was re-registered with the Accreditation Council of
Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) for the period June 10th
2009 June 9th 2012. Registration for three years is
indicative of the fact that UTT effectively maintains a
robust Quality Management System (QMS). Institutional
Accreditation is the next step in this process for UTT.
In January 2010, the Energy Institute (EI) of the
United Kingdom, the leading chartered professional
membership body for those working and studying
in the field of Energy, accredited the following UTT
programmes:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Petroleum
Engineering
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Petroleum Engineering
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Petroleum Technology
The Bachelor of Applied Technology in Electrical
Engineering and the Bachelor of Applied Technology
in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET),
United Kingdom.
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In April 2010, UTT was placed on the List of Recognised

Foreign Institutions by Engineers Canada[1]
Engineers Canada refers to the Canadian Council of
Professional Engineers.
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Campus Facilities and
Resources
The Universitys student population is comprised
primarily, but not solely, of nationals of Trinidad and
Tobago. Where housing needs arise, the University
may provide some assistance. An up-to-date listing,
(extracted from local media advertisements), of
rental accommodation in close proximity to each of
the Universitys campuses, is available from Student
Support Services.
While UTT provides this limited service for off-campus
lodging, ultimately, all students are responsible for
making their own housing arrangements and for personal
inspection of rental properties before committing to
landlords contracts.
At present, the University is prioritsing the construction
of on-campus student accommodation at the Tamana
InTech Park signature campus, as well as, the
Chaguaramas campuses
Inter-Campus Links
At select campuses, UTT provides a free Shuttle Bus
service, operated by a private independent contractor, to
supply daytime transportation for its students.
Registry
The Registry was officially launched on January 01,
2010. The Registrys mission is to provide courteous,
accurate and reliable advice, services and information
to all of the Registrys stakeholders (including the
student body) in an efficient and professional manner,
consistent with the Universitys Academic Regulations
and Policies, and in keeping with UTTs student-centred
approach. The Registry is headed by the Registrar and its
responsibilities include:
Student recruitment
Identification of Programmes for advertising
Processing of student applications
Student registration
Examinations
Keeping of student records
Verification of student eligibility for graduation
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Student Support Services
Getting Involved
The Career Development Unit supports the day-today purposes of university life through non-academic
functions that begin when a student registers and
continues beyond graduation. Its aim is to provide such
counsel as will produce well-rounded individuals who
can contribute effectively to their communities and
the wider society. Based on the individual students
academic, vocational and personal achievements, the
Unit provides advisement for Recruitment, Professional
Work Attachment, Professional Development and issues
relating to the Alumni Association.
A University is not only a place to learn but it is also a

place to enjoy oneself and network with friends. Joining
a club at UTT gives you the opportunity to develop skills,
which emphasise planning, organising, teamwork and
communication. UTTs student clubs and organisations
include:
Corinth Christian Fellowship
Corinth Islamic Society
Happy Feet Dance Club
John Donaldson Swimming Club
Media Hut
The Hindu Society
Tennis Players Tennis Club
UTT Trekkers Hiking Club
Cooperative Education
It is hoped that, beyond the University degree, the
future goals of students will encompass rewarding and
satisfying jobs and/or furthering of their studies. UTT
offers excellent placement opportunities as bridging
points between the University and the wider industry.
Professional Work Attachment helps students develop
essential communication, interpersonal and presentation
skills for use in the business and industrial workplace. In
recent years, the Universitys Career Development Unit
has placed more than 80% of its students in part-time
vacation jobs. Responses from satisfied students to this
industry experience range from, exciting to extremely
relevant to course theory.
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Graduates are also encouraged to join UTTs Alumni

Association (UTTAA) which is a forum for keeping past
students, (Alumni), abreast of institutional progress and
goals through active interaction among members and
the University. The Mission of the Alumni Association,
to contribute to the development of UTT and its Alumni
through improvement and development of programmes,
provision of financial and material support and enhancing
networking and career development among the alumni
can be realised only through a commitment to increase
its active Alumni membership.
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Student Guild
The first Student Guild elections were held in October
2007, with Executives and Elected Representatives
nominated and elected by students at each campus
of the University. The main function of the Guild is to
represent the students of UTT to the Academic Body, the
Government and the Nation by extension. The Student
Guild is a vital and active element of University life and
its aim is to be involved in every aspect of the University,
in an effort to ensure that each students experience is
fulfilling and memorable.
need of minor medical attention. UTT staff members with

up-to-date First Aid training may choose to volunteer
personal assistance if necessary. In addition, UTT has
made corporate arrangements with E999 Ambulance
Services at Couva, Pointe-a-Pierre and with local Health
Centres for access to their Emergency services.
Several UTT campuses are outfitted with Gym facilities
for use by both its staff and student population. Each
facility caters to those with vigorous daily exercise needs
as well as persons, (with or without injuries), seeking to
regain strength / health.
Personal Accident Insurance
Students with Challenges
During the Registration period, all students of UTT

sign up for the obligatory Personal Accident Insurance.
Further, each student is required to be insured before
proceeding to Laboratories, on workshop practice, or coop training. A student who already possesses personal
accident insurance, to be eligible for exemption, is
required to provide the name of the Insurer and the
Policy Number to the Department of Student Services at
the time of Registration. Uninsured students will not be
seated.
Potential students are asked to clearly outline physical

and/or mental challenges on their Application Form
and to indicate their support needs. Students are also
asked to itemise, prior to registration, any condition
that may be a barrier to later employment or training.
Where appropriate, applicants are encouraged to visit
the campus beforehand to satisfy themselves that their
needs can be met.
Health Services
Each of the following UTT campuses - OMeara, Point
Lisas and San Fernando, is equipped with Sick Bay units
with assigned nurses who cater to students and staff in
All applicant-information is treated in a confidential

manner. However, with the students permission,
academic units may be provided with such necessary
information as will help to alleviate undue impediments
to the students special needs, both in the classroom
and on the campus.
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Academic Counselling
All students have access to advice in their field of study
and are encouraged to take every opportunity to discuss
with their instructors - registration for future courses,
review of academic progress and other academic
matters of interest. Instructors are available weekdays to:
Answer questions regarding career and
educational objectives
Counsel on curricular matters
Discuss and approve students course
selections prior to Registration
Monitor academic progress of assigned
students
Review academic policies and procedures
when necessary
An Integrated Approach To
Learning
A central tenet in the founding vision of UTT is
the integration of business and technology into
the Universitys undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes. UTT has focused on a system of integrative
instruction whereby multi-disciplinary content,
pedagogy and instructional methodology are core
principles for learning.
An integrated programme design at UTT is not merely
add-on courses picked from diverse disciplines. One
approach adopted by the University is to integrate
instructional methodologies, such as multi-disciplinary
projects, problem-based learning, team learning and
instruction. Case studies, in the context of business
and technology, also provide rich benefits by helping
students acquire broadly-based design skills. UTT has
been able to incorporate an integrative approach to
learning, due in part, to the easy access of information
across academic disciplines. By offering integrative
programmes, the University has and continues to equip
its graduates with the right tools to meet the demands of
an ever-evolving society.
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Library Facilities at UTT
The Libraries of UTT support the Universitys mandate
of teaching, learning and research. This is reflected
in the librarys collection which includes required
texts, as well as, supplemental reading for the core
programmes being offered at the campus. Students can
locate items in the Universitys collection by searching
the librarys catalogue available online via the library
link on the Universitys website. Students can also
retrieve additional information from the librarys online
databases.
Fees and Other Costs

UTT programmes are GATE (Government Assistance for
Tuition Expenses) funded, however, the following nonrefundable fees apply:
Application Fee of TT$90.00 for Nationals of
Trinidad and Tobago
US$15.00 for applicants from the CARICOM
region
US$25.00 for International applicants
Contact us - www.u.tt
UTT Academic
Programmes
Assessment
Regulations
Diploma
Statement on the University Assessment Regulations
being used: The assessment processes shall operate
equitably, fairly and transparently. All courses shall be
summatively and formatively assessed and students
will be provided with feedback on the results of all
summative assessments.
Certificate
National Engineering
Technician Diploma
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Assessment
Regulations
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Applied Science

and Master of Engineering
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Masters
Certificate
Programmes
Certificate
Programmes
Certificate in
Sport Studies
The Certificate in Sport Studies
recognizes the value of fitness
and health to students academic
achievement as well as its contribution
to the development of sport as outlined
in the National Sport Policy. It is a oneyear full-time programme consisting of
a total of sixty (60) credits, comprised
of theory, practical, and service learning
courses. The Certificate in Sport Studies
fills the gap for students who do not
meet the entry admission standards
required for the Bachelor of Science in
Sport Studies, but who, through their
academic and experiential background,
have demonstrated the potential for
success at the Certificate Level.
Potential Careers and Employment
Opportunities
The Certificate in Sport Studies prepares
graduates for entry-level employment
in sport and recreational settings. More
importantly, it provides an avenue for
students who desire to continue their
studies and pursue an undergraduate
degree that leads to careers in sport and
physical education.
The Certificate in Sports Studies
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Programme will produce graduates who:

a. are capable of leadership in a
community or club environment
b. possess good communication skills
c. demonstrate a strong grounding
in the fundamentals of sport
participation and performance
d. know and uphold ethical and
professional standards related
to coaching, teaching, sport
administration and
sport participation
e. are able to think independently
f. develop and practice
interdisciplinary skills
g. are computer literate and Internet
capable
h. develop and practice interpersonal
skills know how to work effectively
as a member of a team
i. are prepared for a life of continual
learning
j. appreciate the value of sport as
a tool for developing people and
communities
Admissions Criteria
All applicants to the Certificate
Programme must possess a secondary
school certificate of education
Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) /
General Certificate of Education (GCE).
The Benchmark Qualifications for entry
into the Certificate Programme is five

(5) CXC/GCE O Level passes, including
English Language, Mathematics and a
Science subject or Physical Education.
Mature Student Entry
An applicant who does not satisfy all
of the stipulated minimum academic
qualifications may be accepted as a
Mature Student if he/she possesses
the critical elements of the stipulated
qualification and would be assessed by
the Programme Professor as possessing
a combination of qualifications and
educational or experiential maturity
to enable him/her to successfully
participate in the Programme.
Programme Credits
Graduation from the programme
requires successful completion of 60
credits with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.0.
Certificate
Programmes
Programme Overview
Course
Code
New
Code
Course Name
LANG110C
SLSO116C
Language Skills and Communication
COMP110C
SLSO117C
Computer Literacy for Sport Studies
ADMIN110C
SLSO115C
Introduction to the Organization and Administration of Sport
PRAC110C
SLSO112C
Sport Practicum: Swimming Skills
PRAC111C
SLSO111C
Sport Practicum: Volleyball Skills
SCIE110C
SLSO114C
Sport Science I
LIFE110C
SLSO125C
Life Studies
SCIE111C
SLSO124C
Sport Science II
ETHS110C
SLSO137C
Ethics and Values in Sport
NUTR110C
SLSO126C
Health & Nutrition in Sport
PRAC112C
SLSO121C
Sport Practicum: The practice of Yoga
PRAC113C
SLSO122C
Sport Practicum: Gymnastics Skills
YSPP110C
SLSO135C
Youth Sport Programmes
PHYS110C
SLSO127C
Teaching of Physical Education
INJY110C
SLSO136C
Care and Prevention of Injuries
PRAC114C
or
PRAC115C
PRAC116C
SLSO133C
or
SLSO131C
SLSO132C
Sport Practicum: Badminton Skills
Sport Practicum: Hockey Skills
PROJ110C
SLSO134C
Community Sport Project
Total Credits
60
Credits
4
Sport Practicum: Tennis Skills
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Certificate
Programmes
Programme Course Descriptions
(SLSO116C) LANG110C Language
Skills and Communication (3 Credits)
This course will provide students with
the necessary language competency
skills to communicate effectively in oral
and written formats at an acceptable
level for university studies. The course
will engage students in reading, writing
and presentation activities surrounding a
range of relevant topics.
(SLSO117C) COMP110C Computer
Literacy for Sport Studies (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to the
basic programmes that are necessary for
entering, organizing and presenting data
in appropriate formats. Students would
cover the use MS Word, MS Excel
and MS Power Point. They would also
conduct basic internet searches and
enhance their general use of the internet
as an educational resource.
(SLSO115C) ADMIN110C
Introduction to the Organization &
Administration of Sport (3 Credits)
This course introduces students
to the organizational framework of
local, regional and international sport
organizations. The course draws
reference to the National Sport Policy as
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well as other relevant local, regional and

international documents.
(SLSO112C) PRAC110C Sport
Practicum: Swimming Skills
(4 Credits)
fundamentals of swimming. Students
would learn basic techniques associated
with swimming and apply principles of
coaching, administration and officiating
in peer education settings. Students
must participate in at least 75% of the
practical sessions in order to complete
this course.
Practicum: Volleyball Skills
(4 Credits)
fundamentals of volleyball. Students
will learn basic techniques associated
with volleyball and apply principles of
this course.
(SLSO114C) SCIE110C Sport
Science I (3 Credits)
basic sciences related to sport and
physical education. It addresses general

concepts and understandings, but not
detailed analysis or application of the
new knowledge. Students will cover
basic anatomy, exercise physiology,
sport psychology, motor learning
and biomechanics. Students will be
required to complete this course before
attempting SCIE111C.
(SLSO125C) LIFE110C Life Studies
(3 Credits)
This course presents an overarching
philosophical perspective on life and
its deeper meanings. Students are
expected to participate in discussion
on topics that encourage them to begin
questioning the real meaning of life
as they explore their individual and
collective purposes.
(SLSO124C) SCIE111C Sport
Science II (3 Credits)
This course builds on the content
covered in SCIE110C and is intended
to provide a foundation for further
studies in the field of Sport Science.
Prerequisite: SCIE110C.
(SLSO137C) ETHS110C Ethics and
Values in Sport (3 Credits)
This course encourages students to
observe the world of sport from an
Certificate
Programmes
ethical perspective. Students engage in
discussions and debates that encourage
them to examine ethical issues that
threaten to undermine the value of sport
as a tool for social development.
(SLSO126C) NUTR110C Health &
Nutrition in Sport (3 Credits)
fundamentals of health and nutrition
as it relates to sport and athletic
performance.
Practicum: Yoga Skills (4 Credits)
fundamentals of yoga. Students will
learn basic techniques associated with
yoga and apply principles of coaching
this course.
Practicum: Gymnastics Skills
(4 Credits)
fundamentals of gymnastics. Students
with gymnastics and apply principles of

this course.
(SLSO135C) YSPP110C Youth Sport
Programmes (3 Credits)
fundamental principles associated with
working with youth athletes. Students
will be introduced to basic coaching
principles and techniques that are
critical for successful youth sport
programmes.
(SLSO127C) PHYS110C Teaching of
Physical Education (3 Credits)
This course is designed to introduce
students to the fundamentals of teaching
physical education. Students will be
introduced to content and pedagogy
for elementary and secondary school
programmes.
(SLSO136C) INJY110C Care and
Prevention of Injuries (3 Credits)
fundamental principles and concepts
associated with the primary treatment of
common sport related injuries.

Practicum: Badminton Skills
(4 Credits)
fundamentals of badminton. Students
with badminton and apply principles of
this course.
Practicum: Tennis Skills (4 Credits)
This course introduces students to
the fundamentals of tennis. Students
with tennis and apply principles of
this course.
Practicum: Hockey Skills (4 Credits)
the fundamentals of hockey. Students
with hockey and apply principles of
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this course.
(SLSO134C) PROJ110C Community
Sport Project (3 Credits)
This course is intended to fulfill
the service learning component for
students. Students will be introduced
to a variety of community sport
development programmes and will work
in collaboration with community based
organizations to implement or enhance
a community sport development
programme.
Certificate in
Security and
Public Safety
(UTT) has established an Institute
for Criminology and Public Safety
(ICPS) as part of its Vision to develop
higher learning and research for
socio-economic and technological
development and also as a response
to its Mission to move towards the
equitable enhancement of the quality
of life of all individuals, families and
communities in the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago and the Caribbean.
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In this context, three (3) related

teaching/training programmes have
been developed to help ensure the
peace, security and safety of persons,
community and industry. These are:
(1) Certificate in Security and Public
Safety
(2) Diploma in Security and Public
Safety
(3) Bachelor of Applied Science in
Criminology and Public Safety
In these three (3) programmes, the
public safety dimension deals with
the prevention of and protection from
events that can endanger the safety of
the general public whether by significant
danger, injury/harm, or damage, such as
crimes or disasters.
Graduates with a Certificate in Security
and Public Safety may find employment
as: Security officers for a number of
industries/sectors retail
oil, gas, and energy
financial
schools
buildings/offices
Public safety officers in:
disaster preparedness
OSHA
medical emergencies
workplace safety and violence
School safety officers:
perimeter surveillance
proactive / crime prevention
techniques
Surveillance services:
CCTV
equipment, weaponry,
technology and tools
Investigative services:
fundamental operating
procedures
recording procedures
Programme Duration
This Programme shall be delivered both
Full-Time and Part-Time.
Full-Time shall be for one (1) year, that
is, three (3) semesters.
Part-Time shall be for two (2) years, that
is, six (6) semesters.
Credits
credits. A course will be passed if an
overall weighted aggregate mark of at
least 50% has been achieved.
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Admissions Criteria
Three CXC or GCE O Levels including
English Language (CXC: General
Proficiency, Grades I and II and from
1998 Grade III; GCE: Grades A, B,
or C).
Successful completion of UTTs PreUniversity Programme (PUP) with at
least 50% in all attempted subject
areas.
Combination of other relevant academic
qualifications / work experience may
also be considered.
Mature Entry*
*An applicant who does not satisfy
all stipulated minimum academic or
technical qualifications
Courses and Description
(CRSE101C) ISPS110C Introduction
to Security and Public Safety (3
credits)
This course provides a basic
understanding of the nature of security
and public safety and distinguishes
between private and public security.
While the course places security and
public safety in the international,
regional and local contexts, it also
discusses the roles and responsibilities
of security and public safety officers
as well as the major work portfolios of

security companies and public safety
institutions. The course, in addition,
examines the major contemporary
issues and challenges in security and
public safety as well as it explores the
various industry careers.
(CRSE102C) POLC110C Policing in
the Caribbean (3 credits)
In this course, the role and implications
of policing are provided by examining
its evolution and its modern-day form
with special regard to the Caribbean.
The movement from generalised
services to village protection and
to state policing is briefly traced to
emphasise the importance of the
police-citizen relationship in public
safety. The definitions of community
policing, supporting concepts and
their application are briefly discussed.
Students will be required to conduct a
field visit to a police station or security
site.
(CRSE103C) CHRS110C
Communication and Human Relations
for Security and Public Safety
(3 credits)
This course takes a strong practical
examination of what constitutes
communication and human relations,
their major types and processes,

especially in relation to the work of
a security officer. The major theories
of communication are explored. In
addition, practical measures to enhance
communication skills and human
relations in the security and public
safety industry are discussed. Further,
practical sessions on issues such as
mastering body language, voice, tonality
and words are dealt with. Strategies for
building human relations and ensuring
quality customer service and effective
communication are also covered.
(CRSE104C) RECP110C Recording
Procedures for Security and Public
Safety (3 credits)
This course places an emphasis on
the major forms of documentation and
record maintenance in such areas as
security incidents, site description,
surveillance reports, staff performance
and documentation for the security and
public safety industry. The course aims
to enhance skills in report writing, post
diary writing, writing in station diaries
and maintenance of logs for security and
public safety officers, toward the setting
up an objective system for both service
and accountability in the security
industry.
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(CRSE105C) FSOH110C
Fundamentals of Fire, Public Safety
and Occupational Health (3 credits)
This course undertakes a practical
examination of fire hazards, public
safety and occupational health as each
relates to the security and public safety
industry. It treats with understanding
common fire hazards, fire codes and
fire safety education, fire prevention
and safety, fundamentals of first aid,
and the principles of occupational
health and safety. Practical sessions
on the handling of emergencies e.g.,
hurricanes and earthquakes, are also
dealt with.
(CRSE106C) WKSV110C Workplace
Safety and Violence (3 credits)
Workplace safety and violence is an
essential component of public safety.
This course first examines some of
the major issues such as company
regulations, protective gear, security
oversight, and the role of security
officers in intervening and managing
workplace violence. Further, key OSHA
regulations for workplace safety and
the management of worker tensions
by security officers form a significant
component of this course. Site visits will
be used to illustrate class discussions.
Discussions will be led by experts on
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the role of security officers in preserving

worker safety in the various sectors of
industry.
(CRSE107C) STRI110C Security,
Theft and the Retail Industry
(3 credits)
The course takes a specific examination
of security-related issues in the retail
industry. The major types of retailers
(e.g., clothing, sports, market produce
and building materials) as well as
their respective security threats, are
discussed. The vulnerability and
opportunity structure for these various
retail industries and the available
prevention strategies are also discussed.
Site visits will form an integral part of
this course.
(CRSE109C) SEGF110C Basic

Security for Energy Sector,
Government and Financial Institutions
(3 credits)
This course examines the similarities
and differences in the security
environment of financial institutions,
the energy sector and other institutions,
such as, government buildings, libraries
and offices. It examines the various
security needs of these industries and
the strategic security responses, for
example, surveillance, access, patrol
and searches. The course provides
information on how the various sectors
work, their components and their
vulnerable security areas for example, in
the case of terrorist attacks. Site visits
form an integral part of this course.
(CRSE108C) FOPS110C Fundamental

Operational Practices for Security and
Public Safety (3 credits)
This course places heavy emphasis on
several tactical and practical aspects
of operations such as the various types
of access controls, patrol techniques,
surveillance, crowd control, crime scene
procedures and search procedures for
the security and public safety industry.
Additionally, contemporary issues of
powers of arrest and use of force are
discussed.
(CRSE110C) TWTS110C Technology,

Weapons and Tools for Security and
This practical course delves into the use
of technology and related devices in
committing crimes as well as in crime
prevention, security challenges and
crime management. Issues of bomb
threats, screening, searching buildings,
and device recognition are considered.
A basic understanding of technological
and cyber crimes in the 21st century is
provided. Various types of equipment,
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weapons and tools relevant to security
and public safety officers especially
in the Caribbean are examined. The
ability to use such security items, under
various conditions and situations, are
also components of this course. New
developments in these areas for the
security and public safety industry are
considered.
(CRSE111C) DPMT110C
Fundamentals of Disaster
Preparedness and Management
(3 credits)
This course tackles the basics of
disaster preparedness and management
by first examining its major elements,
relevance and major stakeholders
and agencies (e.g. Environmental
Management Authority, Ministry of
Planning, Town and Country). It looks at
the role that security and public safety
officers can play at the prevention,
monitoring and response levels. With
the use of case studies, issues of coordination, community preparedness
and response are examined from a
practical standpoint. Site visits will be
used to support classroom work.
(CRSE112C) MEFR110C Medical

Emergencies: First Responders (3
credits)
This course provides an introduction
to the basic training for security
and public safety officers as a firstresponder in medical emergencies. It
looks at the conceptual understanding
and practical training as it relates to
lifting and moving patients, airway,
patient assessment, circulation, relief
measures, illness and injury. Field
illustrations will be used to support
classroom work.
(CRSE113C) BCSS110C The Basics
of Campus and School Security
(3 credits)
This course involves understanding
the basics of campus and school
security. The theory and practice in
developing campus and school security
programmes as well as the security of
physical assets and human resource,
are covered. Strategies to manage
and reduce fear of crime in schools
and campuses as well as situational
crime prevention plans, are dealt with.
The roles and skills of the school or
campus safety officer are discussed.
Dealing with crime victims and a basic
knowledge of campus security surveys
also constitute this course.
(CRSE114C) CPCS110C Crime

Prevention and Community Safety
(3 credits)
This course provides an understanding
of the various models of crime
prevention and community safety. The
primary, secondary and tertiary levels of
crime prevention are illustrated. The role
of security and public safety officers in
such crime prevention and community
safety models are also considered. This
course examines, the strengths and
weaknesses of such issues as targeting,
hardening, zero-tolerance, citizen
surveys, victim care, broken-window
theory, crisis prevention and emergency
planning. Careers in crime prevention
and community safety are looked at.
Certificate in
Process
Operations
Trinidad and Tobago, being an oil based
economy, is always in need of plant
operators to fill the many vacancies
existing in the gas and oil processing
facilities as well as those in the
downstream industries (e.g. fertilizer,
gas processing) and utility providers
located in the industrial estates. Other
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manufacturing concerns such as the
soft drink and alcoholic beverage
industry, the brick, cement, iron and
steel industry, also need the services of
individuals trained as plant operators.
In the past, suitably qualified individuals
were hired by the large companies
who provided their own training and
installed successful individuals to man
their plants. Also, the City and Guilds1
facet as well as the technical institutes2
provided training for many years for
individuals who were interested in this
type of career.
Since the Trinidad and Tobago Institute
of Technology, plant operators course
was introduced in January 2002 in
conjunction with the Southern Alberta
Institute of Technology (SAIT). This
arrangement continued until the birth of
(UTT). The original course which was
a Canadian course, constructed to fit
Canadian needs, was modified to fit the
needs of the plant operator of Trinidad
and Tobago.
Potential Careers
Plant operators can be employed in the
following areas:
- Gas and Oil processing facilities,
subsidiary industries
- Utility providers located in industrial
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estates throughout Trinidad and

Tobago
- Manufacturing companies such as
the food, soft drink and alcoholic
beverage industry, brick, cement,
iron and steel industry
process and buried pipeline corrosion,

The production of potable water from
(a) Ground water sources
(b) The desalination process will also be
examined.
Course Descriptors
Level 1 Term 1
(CCCO120C) COMM111C Industrial

Communications (2 credits)
Employment, as a processing plant
operator, requires efficiency in selected
communication skills. This course
of study will sharpen these skills in
specific areas which are common in the
daily operation of an industrial plant.
Students will be exposed to principles
of effective communication, basic use
of various methods and formats of
memos, instructional memos, reports,
resumes, letters, oral presentations
and interviews. Course-time includes
practice sessions.
(PECH120C) CHEM111C Chemistry /

Corrosion (4 credits)
An introduction to basic chemical
concepts, phase behaviour and
Organic chemistry as it relates to
common chemical process energy
based industries as well as building
material industries are dealt with in this
course. Basic corrosion topics will be
covered, including inhibitors, corrosion
mechanisms, control of corrosion, and
(PESH130C) ENVS111C Safety and

Environment (4 credits)
This course provides an introduction to
safety problems and safe practices in
industry and provides an appreciation
of the potential environmental impact
of air, water, waste, and noise. Some
discussion on the handling of waste
and perception of risk, environmental
responsibility and sustainable
development are included. It provides

requires successful completion of
55 credits.
Admission Criteria
CSEC/GCE O Level passes or the
equivalent in five (5) subjects including
English Language, Mathematics and
Chemistry or a recognised Journeyman
Diploma in an Engineering area or other
equivalent entry requirements.
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knowledge and skills needed to
recognise and control health, safety,
and environmental hazards to minimize
risk of injury, illness and damage to the
environment. It provides an overview
of health, safety, and environmental
regulations in Trinidad and Tobago.
(PEEO110C) PPEO111C Process
Plant Equipment & Operations I
(5 credits)
The following topics will be addressed:
Boiler Types and operation, boiler
equipment, Steam Production and
Distribution.
Boiler and Process plant accessories
such as level glasses and safety relief
valves.
The principles of combustion as it
relates to oil and gas burner operation in
heaters and boilers for maximum
efficiency. Water Treating for Boiler
Consumption.
Engineering materials, Welding
and inspection methods in Plant
construction.
(PEIN110C) INST111C
Instrumentation for Operators
(4 credits)
This course deals with Measurement of
pressure, temperature, flow and level,
Basic control loops for boilers and
process plants, boiler programming

control and process computer
applications.
(PEEG110C) ENSC111C Engineering
Science for Operators (4 credits)
This unit is concerned with introduction
to basic physics and mathematics
concepts which are then integrated into
dynamics, thermodynamics, power
transmission and electrical concepts. It
provides the underpinning knowledge
for further courses in the C.P.O outline.
Level 1 Term 2
(PETP110C) POTP111C Plant
Operation Theory & Processes I
(5 credits)
to the theory related to equipment and
operations that are required in gas
processing, boiler water treatment,
petrochemical refining and pollution
control equipment.
(PEPT121C) POTP113C Plant
Operation Theory & Processes Lab
(4 credits)
Students will gain hands on experience,
operating pilot size models of petroleum
processing equipment..
(PEIT120C) COMP111C Process

Operations Computer Skills
(3 credits)
This unit is concerned with computer
fundamentals and skills training utilising
IBM PC compatible microcomputers
with the Ms Windows operating system.
Practical skills include Windows, disk
and file management procedures,
Internet, and E-Mail. An emphasis is
placed on the following applications:
word processing, spreadsheets,
databases and presentation software.
(PEEO120C) PPEO112C Process
Plant Equipment & Operations II
(5 credits)
This course contains discussions on
Low pressure boilers, operations,
maintenance, fittings and combustion,
refrigeration systems and their
auxiliaries, lubrication and the
construction and operation of
rotating equipment such as pumps,
compressors, diesel and gas engines,
as well as gas and steam turbines.
This course is structured to educate the
student on the construction and safe
operation of both standing and rotating
plant equipment and accessories.
Students gain knowledge on the
construction and safe operation of plant
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equipment such as steam turbines, gas
turbines, diesel and gasoline operated
engines which are used as drivers for
rotating equipment.
Important plant equipment such as
pumps and compressors as well as
the theory of pumping are dealt with in
detail, from both a construction and an
operational standpoint. There are also
sections that deal with the construction,
operation and maintenance of standing
equipment such as heat exchangers and
cooling towers.
The need for lubrication of plant
equipment and the methods of
accomplishment are also discussed.
(PEPF110C) ENGD111C Process
Flow and Mechanical Drawing
(3 credits)
The material covered in this course
includes
basic drafting principles as applied
to process flow diagrams
isometric piping sketches
piping terminology and symbols
interpretation of process flow
systems
learning to use drafting equipment
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(CCLF110C) LIFE111C Life Skills for

Operators (1 credit)
This course seeks to develop in
participants an ability to internalize a
body of knowledge, skills, attitudes and
values that will enable them to make
decisions that contribute to healthy
and productive life styles and holistic
development. Through the use of
interactive delivery modes, participants
will experience topics that will cater to
their needs in the development of inter
and intrapersonal, time management
and study skills.
Participants will:(1) Hone personal and social
competence
(2) Develop a range of academic skills
(3) Engauge in thought provoking and
reflective skills
(4) Cultivate problem solving skills
(5) Become cognizant of rights and
responsibilities
Level 1 Term 3
(PETP120C) POTP112C Plant
Operation Theory & Processes II
(4 credits)
to the theory related to equipment
and operations that are required in
gas processing, water treatment,
petrochemical refining and pollution

control equipment.
(PEOV130C) PPFO111C Process
Plant Field Overview (5 credits)
The course will provide students with
an introduction to Process Plant Field
Operations and will assist students
to merge theoretical principles with
practical observations. In addition, the
knowledge gained will assist students
in job interviews since they will have a
better overview of the plant operations
side of manufacturing concerns in
Trinidad and Tobago. To accomplish
these objectives, arrangements will be
made to visit a minimum of five (5)
industrial plants.
One of the plants selected must have
an operating high pressure boiler and
boiler water treating facilities.
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Certificate in
DIGITAL Media
Studies - Music
Technology
Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean
are seen as hotspots for creative
content. There is a constant need
for local and regional creations. A
2008 report by UNESCO states, in the
contemporary world, a new development
paradigm is emerging that links the
economy and culture, embracing
economic, cultural, technological and
social aspects of development at both
the macro and micro levels. Central
to the new paradigm is the fact that
creativity, knowledge and access to
information are increasingly recognized
as powerful engines driving economic
growth and promoting development in a
globalizing world.
A large component of our carnival is the
rich music which is consumed locally
and exported. Most of the technical
knowledge that belies the music is self
taught. Unfortunately, the technical
quality of many local music productions
falls far short of accepted international
industry standards. Informal learning
channels characterize the local music

industry. Many of the top technicians,
while masters of their craft, have little
or no formal training. While some seek
academic qualification the cost of doing
so abroad is unaffordable; at least USD
20,000 per school year at a recognized
university (tuition only). Short-courses
are offered locally but these are basic
and often do not provide the theoretical
foundation sought by candidates.
Created by music industry professionals,
the Certificate in Digital Media Studies
Music Technology, aims to provide
basic academic credentials to music
technicians who may have little or no
formal qualifications. The certification
will provide students with a broad-based
theoretical and technical foundation in
music technology and although open
to the general public is more suited to
industry practitioners. The Certificate is
a 1-year, full-time course comprising
45 credits.
The Certificate in Digital Media Studies
- Music Technology aims to develop
core competencies in four key areas:
Live, location and studio sound
engineering
Music Production
Audio-Visual Systems and
Installations
Audio-Visual Archiving and Data
Management
The programme will focus on the core
concepts and fundamentals of creative
media production including, audio,
video, music, recording technology and
the development of critical listening
and analysis skills. A strong emphasis
is placed on developing professional
workflow best practices and data
management and archiving skills.
Participants will have the opportunity
to take part in numerous recording
sessions, audio-for-video, acoustic
design projects, live and surround
sound projects. This will be integral
in perfecting their skills as audio
professionals. As part of the programme,
participants will also be exposed to a
series of workshops and professional
master classes from leading local and
international industry figures. These will
also include music, and media industry
business and management topics.
The expertise and skills involved in
music technology are essential today in
many enterprises, corporations, media
and for societal growth. The programme
provides a strong audio engineering
foundation, and ensures competency
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in computer hardware and software
systems, analog and digital media
systems, and digital signal processing.
When one looks ahead to employment
opportunities whether in academia
or industry, it is difficult to predict
which skills will provide a competitive
advantage in the future job market.
Believing that students are best served
by acquiring a diverse set of skills,
the one-year certificate programme in
Music Technology offers a practical,
project-oriented, accelerated training
path for students seeking immediate
employment in the fast moving field of
Media Arts.
Locally, there is a dire shortage of
persons trained in proper sound capture
for archival purposes and a growing
demand for competent audio installation
personnel in both the corporate and
private sectors. There is an extensive
music support and service industry, with
over 32 radio stations, 12 commercial
recording studios, 7 television stations,
4 major live sound companies and
a growing amount of advertising and
media companies, corporations and
houses of worship all requiring skilled
creative staff.
For persons with experience, the
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Certificate in Digital Media Studies

Music Technology will help them secure
their current position and open up new
job opportunities. For persons with little
or no experience it will allow them to
secure entry level positions.
Areas of employment for graduates
include:
Entry Level
Advance Level
MIDI Programmer
Sound Engineer
Assistant Sound
Dialogue Editor
Engineer
Audio Engineer
Audio Archivist
Monitor Engineer
Machine Room
Forensic Audio
Operator
specialist
Production Assistant
Pro Tools Operator Music Producer
Assistant Sound
Sound Designer
Designer
Sound Editor
Assistant Sound
Editor
Credits
requires successful completion of a
minimum of forty five (45) credits
with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
required.
Admission Criteria
Standard Admission Requirements
(Minimum Academic Qualifications)
Three (3) CXC subjects (General
Proficiency Level) (Grade 3 or above) or
three (3) GCE O Level subjects (Grade
C or above), must include Mathematics
and English Language.
Production Experience
Persons in the music industry with
relevant technical experience in live and
studio production. Preference will be
given to persons possessing a National
Exam Council (NEC) or National
Training Agency (NTA) NVQ in Sound
Engineering Levels 1 or 2.
Other Experience
Consideration will be given to persons
involved in the music industry, with little
or no technical knowledge but who wish
to improve their knowledge of sound
engineering and music production. For
example, a singer who wants to know
about music production since its an
area he or she deals with constantly.
Entry Guidelines
Consideration for entry will be subject
to the following guidelines in the order
given:
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1. Persons with Production Experience
and meet the Minimum Academic
Qualification
2. Persons with over 5 year Production
Experience but do not meet the
Minimum Academic Qualification
3. Persons with Other Experience
and meet the Minimum Academic
Qualification
4. Persons with less than 5 years
Production Experience but do not
meet the Minimum Academic
Qualification
5. Persons with Other Experience but
do not meet the Minimum Academic
Qualification
6. Persons who meet the Minimum
Academic Qualification but have no
experience.
Preference will be given to candidates
who can play an instrument and provide
quality evidence of their sound related
work.
Candidates will be given a short
exercise to aid in assessment of their
technical capabilities.
Candidates without a foundation
in mathematics will be required to
take MATH110U Pre-University
Mathematics or an equivalent
acceptable to the course instructor.
Entrance procedure will be competitive.

Applicants will be required to attend an
interview.
Course Descriptors
(CCMT101C) Mathematical
Foundation For Digital Media (3
Credits)
This course is designed to enable
students to consolidate their
mathematical abilities beyond those
previously studied at CXC or PreUniversity. The topics include: Algebra,
Trigonometry, Geometry, Areas and
Volumes, Matrices and Vectors and
Indices and Logarithms. In tandem with
standard math lessons, an aesthetic
computing audio/visual/tactile
mathematics approach will be used to
teach lessons via PBL (Problem Based
Learning).
PREREQUISITES:- MATH110U Pre-university Mathematics or an
equivalent acceptable to the course
instructor. This is required for
candidates without a foundation in
mathematics.
(DMFN101C) Audio and Music for
Moving Images I (3 credits)
The Audio and Music for Moving
Images 1 course explores the theory
and operation of field audio for film

and video productions. Students
utilize field recorders and mixers in
various locations in order to gain
expertise in the craft of sound. This
course examines the fundamentals
of sound, microphones, location
and soundstage recording, sound
equipment and operation, and various
recording techniques. The course also
teaches students how music and sound
contribute to multimedia storytelling.
Beginning with a survey of animation
shorts and films, students learn to
identify the standards and develop
music compositional skills for each
genre. Students then create a score to
accompany an animation short or short
film
(DMMX101C) Audio Literacy listening and Analysis (3 credits)
This course focuses on developing
critical listening skills through an
engineering perspective that uses
recorded music from studio sessions,
live concert material, and audio
postproduction mixes as the subject
of analysis. Course topics include
psychoacoustics of various audio
environments, critical listening and the
identification of engineering techniques
such as balance, panning, EQ, reverb,
compression, delay, and time-based
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effects, and instrument identification.
Students also hone their critical
listening skills by examining stylistic
comparisons of engineering and mix
techniques from several accomplished
producers, studio engineers, and live
engineers. This course introduces the
student to ear-training and critical
listening from the perspective of the
audio engineer using classic and
contemporary production techniques.
The student will learn to aurally analyze
and identify typical contemporary
popular song forms and the production
techniques used to create them. This
course also examines the physical
behavior of sound indoors and outdoors.
(DMMX102C) Electronics,
Maintenance and Safety (3 credits)
of the proper maintenance and utilization
of equipment found in music production
studios and live event production
venues. It begins with fundamental
electronics and teaches the use of
electronic test equipment, soldering
skills, and cable maintenance. Students
are also taught industry etiquette and
behaviour, proper equipment handling
and documentation. Emphasis is placed
on the application of course information
through individual lab projects and
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classroom demonstrations. Students

are challenged to solve a variety of
real-world technical problems that often
arise in the audio industry.
(DMMX103C) Audio Engineering I Studio Recording (3 credits)
This course provides overall experience
in the theory, philosophy, and practice
of contemporary music production in
a studio facility. The course introduces
the theory and operation of small
and large-format audio consoles.
Emphasis will be placed on how to
conduct a music session and how to
work with a band in a studio setting.
Additional topics of study will be studio
signal flow, recording techniques,
and synchronization. Students
utilize cutting-edge audio recording
technology for advanced study in order
to gain expertise in the art and science
of music production.
(DMMX104C) Introduction to
Entertainment Technology (3 credits)
This course introduces the technical
skills required of todays live event
production teams. Overviews of the
equipment and of the signal flow
within systems prepare the student for
future labs and productions. Sound
reinforcement and concert media
design concepts and technical skills

related to live event production are
developed. This course also seeks to
broaden the students perception of
career opportunities by training the
students in audio system design, media
system design, system gain structure,
networking, and installation. Students
learn in-ear monitor system setup and
mixing techniques and develop listening
skills for engineering. Live performance
labs where students interact with
performers are a feature of this course,
which is scheduled to coincide with the
Carnival period.
COREQUISITES:- DMMX103C Audio
Engineering I
(DMMX105C) Data Management and
Archiving (3 credits)
This course provides students with a
comprehensive understanding of all
of the different audio and video file
formats and the proper management and
documentation of these files. Additional
topics that will be addressed in this
course will be professional management
standards for audio and video files and
file documentation standards for various
media production applications. Overall
goals of the curriculum are to develop
the students professional demeanor
through careful examination of industry
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standards, workflow, protocol, etiquette,
and vocabulary. Students use these
collaborative skills while contributing to
the final project.
(DMMX106C) Electronic Music
Production I (3 credits)
This course allows students to develop
a working theoretical and skills-based
knowledge of synthesizers, samplers,
drum machines and the sequencing
environment within the context of the
contemporary Musical Instrument Digital
Interface (MIDI) production studio using
both hardware and software. Live and
studio applications are covered.
(DMMX107C) Audio Signal
Processing I (3 credits)
This course addresses sound design
in support of music and audio mixing,
audio in film, interactive games, and
other electronic media. Emphasis is
given to analog and digital Analysis of
Audio Signals, sound manipulation,
sound perception, and spatial
relationships. The course investigates
methods of sound asset creation
through actual processing devices, or
software plug-ins. Dynamic, frequency,
time, and phase-driven processors are
covered. The course also touches on
ear training and developing listening
skills; and includes hands-on advanced

Analysis of Audio Signals lab work and
preparation of sound assets.
PREREQUISITES:- CCMT101C
Mathematical Foundation for Digital
Media
(DMMX108C) Electronic Music
Production II (3 credits)
This course allows students /develop a
detailed knowledge of the MIDI language
and learn to apply more flexible and indepth uses of sequencers. Students gain
greater proficiency in MIDI production
processes through small group and
individual production projects. This
course develops advanced skills
using synthesizers, samplers and
music production software. Students
study the elements of sound and how
they apply to simple and complex
waveforms, envelopes, lfos, filters,
and keyboard architecture. Theory and
practice with sampling and subtractive
synthesis using software and hardware
sound sources. Analytical listening
sessions will expose students to
synthesis methods in various musical
contexts. Detailed study of subtractive,
FM, physical modeling, and granular
synthesis will culminate in original
sound design projects. Students
also create music to fit within typical
broadcast branding and advertising

found in the real world. Beginning with
an exploration of music in branding and
marketing, students learn to discern
the elements that constitute standards
in professional commercial music
production.
PREREQUISITES:- DMMX106C
Electronic Music Production I
(DMMX109C) Installation Technology
(3 credits)
This course gives the student an
introduction to a wide range of concepts
in acoustics and allows them to gain
skills in the practical measurement
and analysis of acoustic parameters,
including standard theoretical models,
important application areas, current
measurement techniques and subjective
perception.
PREREQUISITES:- DMMT102C
Electronics, Maintenance & Safety
(DMMX110C) Audio Engineering
II - Location, Remote and Field (3
credits)
This course explores the theory and
operation of field audio for archival
work and film and video productions.
Students utilize field recorders and
mixers in various locations in order
to gain expertise in the craft of sound.
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This course examines the fundamentals
of sound, microphones, location and
soundstage recording, sound equipment
and operation, and various recording
techniques. Students are challenged to
solve a variety of real-world technical
problems that often arise in location
recording
PREREQUISITES:- DMMX103C Audio
Engineering I
(DMMX111C) Audio Signal
Processing II - Mixing and Mastering
(3 credits)
This course addresses sound mixing
and mastering for contemporary music,
audio in film, interactive games, and
other electronic media. Emphasis is
given to analog and digital analysis
of audio signals, sound manipulation,
automation, sound perception, and
spatial relationships. The course
investigates methods of stereo and
surround sound mixing through actual
processing devices, software plugins and audio production software.
Dynamic, frequency, time, and phasedriven processors are covered. The
course also touches on advanced ear
training and development of listening
skills; and includes hands-on advanced
of audio signals analysis lab work and
preparation of sound assets.
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Signal Processing I
(DMMX112C) Digital Audio
Workstations I - Logic (3 credits)
This hands-on course is intensively
taught over 8 days. The training is based
on real-world exercises and projects.
The class is taught in an exercise driven
environment. This class will teach
advanced topics and contemporary
audio production workflows. This
includes setting up, editing, and
managing a project to completion. At
the end of the course students have
the option to receive their professional
Master Certification in the Apple Logic
Studio software suite. This certification
recognizes your skills with the entire
product suite. Since workflow is such a
significant component of Logic Studio,
the curriculum requires you to earn
certification in multiple applications.
(DMMX113C) Digital Audio
Workstations II - Pro Tools (3 credits)
This hands-on course is intensively
taught over 8 days. The training is
based on real-world exercises and
projects. The class is taught in an
exercise driven environment. This
class goes in depth into sophisticated
sound recording, mixing, and editing
techniques including beat detective,

MIDI, elastic audio and contemporary
audio production workflows. At the
end of the course students have the
option to receive their Digidesign
Operator Certification in Pro Tools.
This certification recognizes your
competence with the skills needed to
operate a sophisticated Pro Tools 8
system in a professional environment
with a focus on music.
Certificate in Indian
Classical Music
The Indian Classical music curriculum
for the certificate course has been
designed to introduce the basic
elements of Indian Classical Music for
potential musicians in the Caribbean.
The Certificate in Indian Classical
Music to be offered by the University of
Trinidad and Tobago aims to introduce
Indian Classical Music to students who
would develop their skills and pursue
an advanced course in Vocal Music
or Tabla. In this programme, students
develop the required skills through the
practical application of key concepts
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and principles of Indian Classical
Music.
The Certificate in Indian Classical Music
is a two year programme of part time
study with 55 credits, where a strong
foundation in the basic elements of
Indian Classical Music is established.
The students would be taught the
following aspects of Indian Classical
Music - Vocal, Harmonium and Tabla
and would also learn the concept of
Raga (specific sound composition)
and Taal (rhythmic Cycles).
On completion of their studies at this
level in Indian Classical Music, students
will now be able to successfully pursue
advanced studies in their desired areas
of interest.
Potential Careers
The programme prepares graduates for
specific careers as follows:
Musician
Teacher
Vocalist
Music Director
Percussionist
Recording artiste
Media
Admission Criteria
Three (3) CXC subjects (General
Proficiency Level) (Grade 3 or above) or
three (3) GCE O Level Subjects (Grade
C or above), must include Mathematics
and English Language.
Shadaj, Rishabh, Gandhar, Madhyam,

Pancham, Dhaivat and Nishad. The
abbreviated forms of these notes areas
Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni.
The Bhatkhande notation system would
be taught.

audition/interview.
(PAMI102C) Rhythmic System (2

credits)
This course would be taught in two
parts: theory and practical.
Knowledge of the rhythmic system is
an intrinsic part of musical study where
students will be introduced to the basic
elements. Rhythm or Taal is that which
measures time in music. Taal is that on
which vocal, instrumental and dance is
established. The important elements of
Taal are Matra, Laya or Speed, Theka,
Sam and Khali. The fingering techniques
of Teentaal, Keherwa and Dadra Taals
will constitute part of this course.
Programme Credits
credits and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Course Descriptors
Level 1
(PAMI101C) Knowledge of Notes - 1
(3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the
notes used in the Indian Musical
system. Knowledge of notes is an
integral part of training for musicians
and will be taught in two parts.
This course will be taught in two parts practical and theory
Notes or Swars are the foundation of
music. The Indian musical system uses
12 notes. These include 7 natural and
5 compound notes. They are called
(PAMI103C) Ragas 1 (3 credits)

This course will be divided into two
parts, theory and practical.
Theory
This course deals with the elements,
classification and description of Ragas.
Indian Classical Music manifests itself
in a Raga. The conception of Raga is
one of the basic principles of
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the system of Indian music as well as its
most distinctive feature.
Practical
After a theoretical study of the Raga
system, elementary ragas, Raga Bhupali
and Bhairav will be taught
with the help aaroh (ascending order
of notes), avroh (descending order of
notes), musical phrases
and compositions.
(PAMI104C) Harmonium Techniques
1 (2 credits)
In this course the students would be
taught the correct fingering techniques
of the different scales of the harmonium
along with several musical patterns
or alankaars. They would also be
taught musical compositions with
improvisations. The harmonium is a
very popular instrument used in Indian
Classical Music. It is generally used as
an instrument for accompaniment.
(PAMI105C) History of Tabla
(2 credits)
The Tabla is used as the main
percussive instrument both as a solo
and an accompanying instrument
and is used in vocal instrumental and
dance. It was created by Amir Khusro
by dividing the pakhawaj (ancient drum)
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into two parts. A Study of its history and

construction, its schools and the art of
playing and tuning would be taught in
this course.
(PAMI106C) Knowledge of Notes - 2
(3 credits)
This course will be taught in two parts;
practical and theory
This course is an extension of
Knowledge of Notes -1 In this course
the students would be given an in-depth
knowledge and understanding of notes
with the help of alankaars(musical
Patterns) to enable the students to
master the notes. They would also
be taught a sargam geet (song using
the names of the notes) using the
twelve natural and compound notes
which would enable them to sing a
composition in a particular rhythmic
cycle.
(PAMI107C) Rhythmic Cycles 1 (2
credits)
This course will be taught in two parts,
theory and practical
A study of rhythmic cycles is essential
for a student to sing the composition
with improvisations with correct timing.
To present ragas compositions are used.
These compositions are set to different
rhythmic cycles, in order to bring variety
in presentation.
The course will be taught in two

segments.
Theory

Students will be taught to write the
rhythmic cycles, in different speeds, like
Dugun (double) and Chaugun.
Practical
In this course oral recitation of rhythmic
cycles will be taught while maintaining
the rhythmic structure using hand
symbols. The following Rhythmic cycles
will be taught:
Jhap Taal and Rupak Taal.
This course would be an extension of
Ragas -1 and would be divided into two
parts Theory and practical.
Theory - The course consists of
elements, classification and description
of Ragas Kafe, Bageshri and Yaman.
Practical - Ragas Kafe, Bageshri and
Yaman would be taught with the help of
the ten Lakshans, Musical Phrases and
Compositions with Improvisations.
(PAMI109C) Harmonium Techniques
2 (2 credits)
This course is a continuation of
harmonium techniques -1 and is
designed to compliment the knowledge
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already gained. In this course the
students would be taught the correct
fingering techniques of the different
scales of the harmonium along with
several musical patterns or alankaars
in major and minor scales. They would
also be taught musical compositions
with improvisations in the Ragas
studied.
(PAMI112C) Musical Presentation I

(3 credits)
required to present individually and in
groups the Ragas and Taals studied
in the previous terms. They would
also be encouraged to give lecture
demonstrations on theoretical topics
selected from previous terms.
(PAMI110C) Rhythmic Speed (Laya

Gyaan) (2 credits)
A Knowledge of Laya or speed is
essential for all musicians to perform
professionally. The interval between two
beats is called Laya in Indian Classical
Music. There are three categories of
Laya
1. Vilambit (slow)
2. Madhya (medium)
3. Drut (fast)
This course would enable the students
to study, play and implement these
Layas in their improvisations.
Level 2
(PAMI111C) Music Technology

(2 credits)
This course will provide the knowledge
and skills to incorporate the sound
system in Indian Classical Music. A
knowledge of this is essential for a
good musical presentation. The use of
Speakers, Microphones, Mixers and
Monitors would be taught in detail.
(PAMI120C) Musical Terms (2

credits)
Knowledge of musical terminology is
necessary to understand the techniques
of musical presentation. This course
will provide a detailed knowledge of
musical terms. Musical terms like Kan
Swar, Murki, Meend, Gamak, Taan,
Alaap, Tirobhav Avirbhav and others will
be taught to make a raga presentation
effective.
(PAMI120C) Rhythmic Cycles 2 (2
credits)
This course is an extension of Rhythmic
Cycles 1. And is a study of Advanced
Taals with improvisations.
This course will give a knowledge of
advanced Rhythmic cycles to deepen
the understanding of musical forms
such as Vilambit Khayal and Thumri
.Rhythmic cycles in slow Teentaal.,

Tilwada, Jhumra, Deepchandi and Ektaal
will form a major part of this course.
This course is a continuation of Ragas
2. Representative Ragas of two Thaats
Khamaj and Bhairavi have been included
to promote an understanding of Ragas
belonging to these Thaats. Students
will be introduced to Interpretation of
Ragas at this level, as they will be taught
Vilambit Khayal which is a composition
in slow speed.
This course will be taught in two parts. It
is mainly a practical study of the Ragas.
1. Theoritical Study of Raga Bageshri,
Khamaj and Bhairavi
The Theory of the above Ragas will
be explained in detail. The Thaat,
Jati, Vadi Samvadi, Vivadi, Aaroh,
Avroh, Time for singing the Raga and
the important musical phrases will be
explained.
2. Practical Study of Raga Bageshri,
Khamaj and Bhairavi
The Raga will be taught with the help
of Aaroh, (the ascending order of
notes), Avroh (descending order of
notes) and Pakad (the main musical
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phrases).Besides this Vilambit
and Drut Khayal (a composition in
slow and fast speed) will be taught
in the Ragas. The students will be
introduced to Thumri (a musical form
generally sung in Ragas khamaj and
Bhairavi).
(PAMI204C) Basic Fingering
Techniques on Harmonium 1
(2 credits)
Introduction to Harmonium.
The harmonium is a very popular
instrument used in Indian classical
Music. It is generally used as an
instrument for accompaniment. In this
course the students would be taught
the correct fingering techniques of
the different scales on the harmonium
or alankaars. They would also be
improvisations.
(PAMI205C) History of Indian
Classical Music (2 credits)
A study of the history of music is
necessary to know the changes and
developments from the Vedic age
to the Modern age. Indian Classical
Music refers to a dynamic musical
genre that consists essentially of Raga
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(melody) and Taal (rhythm). Its origin

lies within ancient musical traditions
that underwent continuous change and
development over the progression of
several thousand years. The history of
Indian music has been divided into four
ages. The Vedic age, the Ancient age,
the Middle age and the Modern age. The
origin of the seven notes in the Vedic
age and the major developments that
took place during the Vedic age and the
Ancient age would be studied in this
course.
(PAMI206C) Musical Forma I (2
credits)
This course has been designed to study
musical forms in detail. The principal
function of musical forms is to advance
the understanding of a musical piece,
to keep the idea in mind and follow its
development and elaboration detailed
study of musical forms like Dhrupad,
Dhammar, Khayal, Sadra, Trivat and
Chaturang will form a major part of this
course.
Ragas 3, where interpretation of ragas
will be emphasised. This requires
deep reflection, a repetition of the
characteristic phrases of the ragas,
listening to the rendition of it by the

teacher sometimes analysing the Raga
part by part and sometimes trying to
grasp the whole Raga.
The course imparts an understanding
of music and emphasises on a detailed
development of a raga by singing a
Vilambit Khayal...
The course will be taught in two parts. It
is mainly a practical study of the ragas.
1. Theoretical Study of Raga Desh,
Bhimpalasi, Asavari and Malkauns
The Theory of the above Ragas will
be explained in detail. The Thaat,
Jati, Vadi Samvadi, Vivadi, Aaroh,
Avroh, Time for singing the Raga and
the important musical phrases will
be explained.
2. Practical Study of Raga Desh,
Bhimpalasi, Asavari and Malkauns
The Raga will be taught with the help of
Aaroh, (ascending order of notes), Avroh
(descending order of notes) and Pakad
(the main musical phrases).Besides this
a Vilambit khayal (a composition in slow
speed) and a Drut khayal (a composition
in medium or fast speed) will be taught
in the Ragas.
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(PAMI208C) Origin and Development
of Local Classical and Chutney Music
(2 credits)
This course is an Academy Elective
A study of our Local Classical and
Chutney Music is necessary for music
students. Students would study the
origin of this music and developments
that took place over the years. Local
classical music was born out of
authentic Indian classical Music and
some of the names of the different
musical forms are used till this date
such as Thumri, Dhrupad, Dhammar,
Hori, Tillana etc. Chutney music is a
form indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago
which derives elements from Bhojpuri
folk songs and Soca.
(PAMI209C) Basic Fingering
Techniques on Harmonium 2
(2 credits)
Introduction to Harmonium.
or alankars. They would also be

improvisations.
(PAMI210C) Role of Great Musicians
(3 credits)
This course covers the life history and
contribution of great musicians and
musicologists to Hindustani classical
music. This course will be studied
by students of vocal music as well as
tabla. Indian Classical Music has been
enriched by the numerous compositions
and interpretations of Ragas by these
Great Musicians. Its development
through the progression has been
preserved in the musical texts by great
musicologists.
(PAMI211C) Musical Presentation 2
(3 credits)
required to present individually and in
groups the Ragas and Taals studied
in the previous terms. They would
also be encouraged to give lecture
demonstrations on theoretical topics
selected from previous terms.
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Diploma in
Fashion Design
As part of its 20-20 Vision for
economical development, leaders in
the Trinidad & Tobago apparel industry
imagine the re-emergence of its design
firms onto the international spotlight.
The increasing complexity of the
fashion industry along with a highly
competitive global marketplace require
highly trained individuals with specific
knowledge of apparel design, research
and planning as well as marketing,
management and product development.
Successful completion of the Diploma
in Fashion Design programme may lead
to career opportunities that include but
are not limited to the following:
Pattern Drafter
Seamstress
Dressmakers Assistant
Production Assistant
Technical Designer
Trend Researcher Sample maker
Spec and Fit Technician
Programme Duration
Diploma courses will be earned over
a minimum of six (6) semesters
of Part-Time study. Students are

obliged to respect the specific course
requirements and curricular structure as
defined by The Caribbean Academy of
Fashion and Design and The University
of Trinidad and Tobago.
Credits
credits.
Admissions Criteria
Passes in a minimum of five (5) CXC
(CSEC) General Proficiency Level
(Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade
III) or equivalent GCE O-Levels, which
must include Mathematics and English
Language; or Successful completion
of UTTs Pre-university Programme.
Mature Entry*
Additional Requirements:
A letter of intent stating why the
applicant desires to study fashion;
A self portrait drawn from a mirror;
and Submission of 10 drawings
illustrating 10 garments for a man or
woman travelling to Tobago on vacation.
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Description
(FAFN105D) FMFF110D Fashion
Fibers and Fabrics (3 credits)
This course provides students an
overview of the textile and fiber market
including fiber identification, knowledge
of yarns and fabric constructions used in
the textile industries and the purposes.
It examines the fundamentals of fibres
and yarns, fabric construction, colour,
design and finishes. The performance
and care of textiles are examined as
they relate to the selection of fabrics for
clothing and special applications.
(FAFN103D) FTEX113R Surface
Treatments on Fabric I (2 credits)
This textile design class serves as an
introduction to fabric patterning using
traditional hand decoration, revitalised
with new results and applications. Used
increasingly by fashion and textile
designers in order to break away from
current minimalist movement in fashion,
fabric decoration offers the possibility
to create one-off pieces or prototypes.
Using a range of supports from silk
chiffon to jute, this course teaches
the basic techniques including batik,
tie-dye, dip dye, free style silk painting,
stenciling,lino printing to inspired
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the student to create inventive textile
designs for unique items.
(FAFN101D) FFND111R Fashion
Fundamentals: The Fashion Industry
(3 credits)
An overview of the worlds fashion
capitals, important resources,
companies and personnel who
impact the industry. This course is an
introduction to the fashion industry and
examines the development of fashion
products from concept to consumer.
The various price points of the fashion
market are examined and analysed.
The production chain from conception
to retail sales is explored. The fashion
cycle and its relation to consumer
demand is topic for discussion as to
how it relates to the evolution of fashion
trends. Students trace the history of
the industry, analysing the impact
that politics, art, media, the economy,
and society have had on fashion. The
importance of the industry to the global
economy, and the future of fashion are
also considered.
Fundamentals: Apparel Construction
(2 credits)
This class is a technical course
serving as a primer in hand and sewing
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machine techniques as well as the

basic construction and assembly of
garments. Students will learn a wide
range of sewing stitches as well as
basic construction techniques ranging
from pattern layouts and cutting to the
assembly and finishing of a garment.
(FAFD101D) FDSM115D Studio
Methods I (3 credits)
A combination of Flat Pattern Drafting
and Three-Dimensional Basic Draping,
the purpose of this course is to develop
an understanding of professional
pattern-drafting skills in the manner of
design room procedures. It is from these
fundamental fabric manipulations that
virtually all garments are constructed. A
proper knowledge of these techniques,
in conjunction with the students ability
to adapt these techniques in their future
work, will produce the well versed
student designer who has the knowledge
and the vocabulary to build upon in his/
her assignments in the coming years.
1st Year Term 2 Courses and
Description
(CCAH101B) ARTH110R Art History
(3 credits)
Art History I analyses selected
topics in the World History of Art
and Architecture from the Paleolithic

period (circa 30,000 B.C to the Italian
Renaissance in 1600 A.D.) The course
also examines the arts and crafts of
people within Caribbean region prior
to European contact. The course
provides greater awareness of the arts
of past civilisations. It also offers an
understanding and appreciation of the
arts of people within this region. It fits
into the overall program because it
challenges students to appreciate the
arts of other societies. The course is
designed for art students, practicing
artists, art historians and art enthusiasts.
Indeed the Arts of various civilizations
is an ideal starting point for imaginative
work in any creative field.
(FAFN104D) FTEX114R Surface
Treatments on Fabric II (2 credits)
with new results and applications. A
continuation of FTEX113D, students
add to their arsenal of techniques with
devore, gilding, boiling, salting, serti,
mono-printing and other advanced
techniques.
PREREQUISITE: FTEX113D
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(FAFD106D) FDRW110D Fashion
Sketching I (2 credits)
The Basics of Fashion Drawing teaches
basic drawing skills beginning with 2
minute random sketches from a live
fashion model to help the student define
movement, proportion, and perspective.
Students learn to see the silhouette of
the figure and of clothing through color
blocking with pastels which helps the
student arrive at the desired contour
line fashion drawing necessary for
communicating their ideas on paper.
Students create a collage from the
fashion figure using magazine clips
which not only serves to strengthen
perception of clothing silhouettes,
it is also a tool which stimulates the
imagination and serves as inspiration for
textile design in other projects.
(FAFN108B) FCGA114D Basic
Computer: Graphics Applications
(2 credits)
Adobe Creative Suite has become
an indispensable tool for designers
in a number of different fields
including fashion design. Serving as
an introduction to the use of graphic
software, this course introduces
the basics of Adobe Photoshop and
Adobe Illustrator. Students learn their
way around both of these software
applications from menus, tool boxes

and colour palettes to the use of layers,
levels and the manipulation of desktop
elements and the image itself.
(FAFN102D) FDSM116D Studio
Methods II (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: FDSM115D
Description
(CCAH102B) ARTH111R
Art History II (3 credits)
Lectures and research covering the
major influences in painting and
sculpture of the 19th and 20th centuries
including regional art.
PREREQUISITE: Art History I

Sketching II (2 credits)
A continuation of Fashion Sketching
I, this semester concentrates on the
characteristic of various types of
clothing as it falls on the fashion figure.
PREREQUISITE: FDRW110D
Methods III (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: FDSM116
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2nd Year Term 1 Courses and
Description
expression.
PREREQUISITES: FDRW110D

Description
(FAFD209D) FEDS111D Design

Illustration II (3 credits)
This course introduces the student
to fashion design planning. Students
research fashion trends in capitals
around the world gathering collection
information. They learn more advanced
rendering techniques in illustration
as well as how to croquis, produce
inspiration, colour, and fabric boards.

Methods IV (3 credits)
PREREQUISITES: FDSM115D
(FAFD211D) FLAB210D Design Lab I

(3 credits)
This course focuses on the student as
designer. Students research, collection
information and sharpen their skills
of observation and documentation
while learning to prepare reports and
presentations, visually and orally.
PREREQUISITES: FDRW212D,
FDES111D
(FAFN209B) FHIS211R History of

Costume (3 credits)
This history of fashion course is
designed to introduce students to the
different garments worn in ancient
Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as
those worn by Europeans during the
Middle Ages up to the 19th Century. An
understanding of the evolution of the
society through the clothes people once
wore is placed within a sociological,
economical and religious context.
Sketching III (2 credits)
This semester provides an exploration
of media in the drawing of the fashion
figure. Markers, pencil and gouache
are used to reveal style and freedom of
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(FAFD108D) FEDS110D: Fashion

Illustration I (3 credits)
In order to learn to express their ideas
visually students study basic fashion
illustration techniques including drawing
the fashion figure for the professional
atelier, use of gouache, mixing colour,
rendering techniques, reducing fabrics
and details to scale, drawing and
rendering patterns and prints.
PREQUISITES: FFND11R, FDRW111D
(FAFD213D) FDTI110D Technical

Illustration (2 credits)
Using Adobe Illustrator, the focus is on
drawing, colour stories, line planning,
silhouette and fabric design. The course
emphasizes hand-on experience in
developing flat sketches used for spec
sheets, presentation and storyboards,
designing and merchandising a line, and
record-keeping as a way to establish
fashion design principles through digital
line design development techniques.
PREREQUISITES: FCGA114R,
FDES111D
(FAFN210B) FHIS212R Contemporary
Fashion History (3 credits)
From its origins in the mid-19th
century to the makers and shakers in
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the contemporary world of style, this
history of fashion course focuses on
contemporary fashion from its origins
with Charles Worth through todays
cutting edge young designers.
Methods V (3 credits)
Description
Methods VI (3 credits)
(FAFD212D) FLAB211D Design Lab II
(3 credits)
The croquis book, introduced this
semester, becomes an integral part of
the course. Students learn to create total
presentations through the use of mood
boards, fabric boards, technical flats as
well as finished, rendered illustrations.
PREREQUISITE: FLAB210D
quickly and efficiently design products

for the commercial market, visualise
and build fashion collections, construct
storyboards, generate reports and
optimize communication throughout the
Product Development Cycle.
(FAFD238D) FCAD318R CAD for
Pattern Drafting (2 credits)
Using specialty software, the pattern
drafter has at their fingertips, a complete
electronic toolset of functions for
pattern making and grading that help
the professional create and grade more
patterns in less time, all the while,
improving quality.
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion
of Pattern Drafting II and Draping II
(BAFD Level 2) or Studio Methods V
(Diploma FD Semester 5)
(FAFD237D) FCAD317R CAD

Systems for Fashion Design (2
credits)
Advances in computer technology
provide tools that improve efficiency
at each step of the design firm or
manufacturers product development
process. Using industry leader, Lectra
Systems Software, students learn to
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Diploma in
Fashion
Management
Successful completion of the Diploma
in Fashion Design programme may lead
to career opportunities that include but
are not limited to the following:
- Fashion Buying
- Fashion Stylist
- Public Relations
- Events Organizer
- Product Sourcing
- Product Development
- Fashion Marketing, Promotion and
Communications
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Programme Duration
Diploma courses will be earned over a
minimum of six (6) semesters of part
time study. Students are obliged to
respect the specific course requirements
and curricular structure as defined by
The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and
Design and The University of Trinidad
and Tobago.
Credits
credits. A course will be passed if an
overall weighted aggregate mark of at
least 50% has been achieved.
Admissions Criteria
Passes in a minimum of five (5) CXC
(CSEC) General Proficiency Level
(Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade
III) or equivalent GCE O-Levels, which
must include Mathematics and English
Language; or Successful completion of
UTTs Pre-university Programme.
Mature Entry*
Choose two advertisements of fashion
products; one you determine to be
effective, the other, less persuasive.

Write a 500-word essay as to why you
believe one is more effective than the
other.
A letter of intent explaining why the
student desires to study Fashion
Management.
1st Year Semester 1 Courses and
Description
(FAFN105D) FMFF110D Fashion
Fabrics and Fibres (3 credits)
This course provides students an
overview of the textile and fiber market
including fiber identification, knowledge
of yarns and fabric constructions used in
the textile industries and the purposes.
It examines the fundamentals of fibres
and yarns, fabric construction, colour,
and care of textiles are examined as
they relate to the selection of fabrics for
clothing and special applications.
Fundamentals: Fashion Industry
(3 credits)
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market are examined and analysed.
the industry, analysing the impact
that politics, art, media, the economy,
also considered.
(CCCT101D) CTNK115R Critical
Thinking (3 credits)
In thinking critically, a position is simply
not taken as the fact of it, but as a
perspective, a way of seeing it of which
there may be endorsement, variation
or contradiction, depending on the
responding point of view. In essence
then, critical thinking is not merely
accepting a position, but responding to
it, evaluating it and in this process there
are two basics:
Determining purpose
Evaluating how that purpose is achieved.
The writers purpose may be varied
and it often influences the frame which
is used to achieve that purpose. Each

frame is distinguished by specific
features which should be examined to
determine the extent to which purpose
has been achieved.
(FAFN107D) FCOA113R Basic
Computing: Office Applications
(2 credits)
This course is an introduction to
the use, concepts, techniques and
terminology of computing. The course
will demonstrate how computers assist
in a wide range of personal, commercial
and organisational activities. The
objective of the course is to have
the students become self-sufficient,
competent computer users as well
as teach them the fundamentals of
computer use, computer nomenclatures,
architectures, networks, hardware,
software and the Internet. Students will
learn how computers and application
software are applied in technology,
what a computer is, what it does, and
how it knows what to do. The computer
components are examined, including
input/output devices, the central
processing unit, memory and storage.
Students will discover how system
software is different from application
software and become acquainted with
the purpose of application software
packages. Networks, the Internet, and

the World Wide Web are introduced. A
Basic Computing Self Assessment will
be given to the students at the beginning
and at the end of the semester for a
comparative evaluation of skills and
knowledge attained throughout the
course.
Description
(FAFD102D) FMPM115D Principals of
Marketing (3 credits)
This course aims to build a solid
foundation by covering core concepts
and practices of marketing and applying
them to the retail fashion industry.
Examined are the roles of fashion
producers, retailers and consumers in
industry from a marketing perspective.
There are links to many other area
including marketing management,
pricing, brand equity, merchandising,
purchasing and sales strategies.
PREREQUISITES: FFND111R,
FFND114D
(FAFD108D) FMFA120D Finance and
Accounting (3 credits)
This course covers the role accounting
plays in business forecasting and
decision making. It demonstrates
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and explains the performance of
hypothesis testing. The student
gains an understanding of assets and
liabilities, revenue and expenses, debits
and credits, accruals, depreciation,
constructing a financial statement and
accounting cycles.
(FAFD103D) FMCB117D Consumer
Behaviour (3 credits)
This course explores the factors
impacting consumers perceptions,
decisions and purchases and how it
relates to the marketing of fashion.
Discussions focus on consumer
research, geographical distribution,
income, education, purchasing
power, lifestyle and consumerism as
influences. The module combines
investigation of buyer behaviour
theory with the opportunity to explore
practical issues such as: how attitudes,
motivation and personality affect the
things we buy and where and how
we shop; how we react to persuasive
communications and how successful
brands can command premium prices
through the emotional values they
convey.
FFND114D
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(FAFD101D) FFND114D Fashion

Fundamentals: Retail Industry (3
credits)
This is an introductory course to
retailing. It gives an overview of the
key areas and issues faced by retail
managers. It provides an introduction
for students in areas as, strategic retail
management, situational analysis,
targeting customers, choosing a
store location, managing a retail
operation and financial management,
merchandise management, pricing and
communicating with the customer.
(FAFD109D) FMBW122D Business
Writing (3 credits)
This subject aims to improve
productivity and efficiency within the
work environment through developing
skills in written communication. It seeks
to develop the learners skills through
diverse means, including writing and
project presentations. Business Writing
Skills allow the learners to be able to
develop the necessary proficiencies
of logical organisation and careful
expression. The course teaches you to
be aware of your reader, understand the
purposes of your writing and recognize
how to structure what you write to reach
your reader and serve your purpose.

Description
(FAFD106D) FMRB216D Fashion
Retail Buying (3 credits)
In this course, students are introduced
to the complex integrated working of
buying and merchandising functions.
To begin with, students will study the
market context in which fashion buyers
and merchandisers function along with
the commercial implications for product
ranges. Aspects affecting the supply
chain are studied including product
market strategies and implications of
external forces.
FFND114D.
(FAFD104D) FMFP119D Fashion
Presentations (3 credits)
Students learn the fundamentals of
presenting fashion information through
visual presentations. Effective visuals
for trade show stands, exhibitions,
written communiqus, audio-visual
presentations and promotion materials
are all subjects for analysis and
exploration.
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(FAFD105D) MIEC110D
Microeconomics (3 credits)
This course serves as an introduction
to general theories and principles of
micro-economics. The course examines
how small and individual firms and
consumers make decisions with respect
to the allocation of scarce resources
and factors of production. Issues facing
all organisations at the level of the
individual household and firm will also
be studied. The business and economic
principles which underpin decisions
on price and output, and the size and
location of business activity and on the
strategies to adopt are focused on in
this course.
PREREQUISITES: FMPM115D,
FMFA120D
(FAFD107D) FMPB218D
Merchandising Planning & Buying (3
credits)
This course encompasses a study
of market sources, fashion buying
techniques, vendor relationships,
practices and approaches as a function
of assortment planning and vendor
selection.
FMFA120D

Description
(FAFD210D) FMMS211D
Merchandising Strategies (3 credits)
Working as a team, students simulate
working for a fashion manufacturer or
retailer and develop, refine goals and
create strategies to enhance market
strength, market penetration and build
relationships among internal and
external customers.
FFND114D, FFFB218D
(FAFD211D) MAEC111D
Macroeconomics (3 credits)
to general theories and principles of
macro-economics and the economy in
aggregate terms. The course focuses
mainly on the external environment
and its impacts on business behaviour.
The main macroeconomic variables are
reviewed and analysed and their impacts
assessed at local, national and global
levels of business activity. It investigates
the interaction of government, business
and consumers as agents in the pursuit
of growth, employment and stability
of prices, interest rates and exchange
rates. Wherever possible, practical
business examples and up-to-date case
study materials will be used to illustrate

the impacts of the external environment
on real-world business decisionmaking.
PREREQUISITE: MIEC110D
(FAFD212D) FMPD311D Product
Development Fashion (3 credits)
This course involves the research,
planning, development and presentation
of a fashion product line for an identified
target market with regard to prices,
styling and timing.
(FAFD213D) FMBI317D Brand Identity
(3 credits)
The fundamentals of branding forms
the basis of this course which focuses
on concepts for fashion brand equity
including the establishment of elements,
personality and identity, all of which are
a vital part of todays fashion entities.
PREREQUISITE: FFND111R
Description
(FAFD214D) FMSF319D Strategic
Fashion Management (3 credits)
This course serves to identify the
mission and strategies in the garment
industry which acts as the underlying
theme, which looks at fashion in
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the context of its related global
environment. Strategies are examined
and critically evaluated as to their merits
and demerits.
FMCB117D, FMMS211D
(FAFD217D) FMBE320D Business
Ethics (3 credits)
This course examines the moral
considerations that one may encounter
in management situations, business and
creative pursuits. Readings in classic
and contemporary ethical literature and
case studies of real ethical dilemmas
form the backdrop to the course outline.
These ethical issues will be grounded
in the context of business theory and
practice will illustrations coming from
the fashion industry.
(FAFN211D) FLOG312D Fashion
Distribution & Logistics (3 credits)
This course aims to provide a clear
understanding of all stages of the
product development process, from
early design concepts, through to
sourcing and production strategies and
distribution. This course provides an
introduction into the potential sourcing
of manufacturing units. It will examine
the factors that can influence sourcing
criteria and enable prioritisation of
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these.
PREQUISITE: FMPD311D
(FAFD215D) FCAD319D Computer
Systems for Retail Management (2
credits)
This course involves the application and
use of the computer and specialised
software to solve problems in the
fashion industry. These areas include
assortment planning, merchandise
management, trading area site analysis,
store planning and media planning.
PREREQUISITE: FCOA113R
Description
(FAFD218D) FMVM214D Fashion
Visual Merchandising (3 credits)
This course looks at the importance
of fashion visual merchandising from
its early roots as simple window
dressing to modern strategies of
corporate imaging, merchandising,
and the strategic use and deployment
of display props, signage, backdrops,
graphics, colour and light systems in a
way to gain a competitive edge in the
marketplace.
FFND114D
(FAFD219D) FMIE412D Import/Export

(3 credits)
This course looks at the importance of
supply chain management to the fashion
entrepreneur / manager. Discussions
involve methods, practices, and reasons
for importation and exportation as well
as the important factors in developing
import programmes, distribution of
products, market sources, financing and
aspects associated with apparel and
other imported and exported products.
PREREQUISITES: FLOB312D,
FMFA120D, FMPB218D
(FAFD220D) FMBL411D Business
Law (3 credits)
It is essential for business people to
acquire a general understanding of
the law as it affects businesses in the
conduct of their operation and the legal
framework within which management
decisions take place. In this course,
fashion entrepreneurs and fashion
managers are exposed to areas such as
Intellectual Property Law, Contract Law,
International Trade, Public International
Law, Property Law, Law of Tort and
Company Law.
PREREQUISITE: FLOB312D
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(FAFD221D) FMPR413D Principles of
Public Relations (3 credits)
The primary objective of this course
is to introduce students to the basic
concepts and principles of public
relations. It explores the strategic role
and function of public relations in the
fashion business. Students learn how to
plan and prepare materials for various
types of media.
PREREQUISITE: FFND111R
Diploma in
Security and
Public Safety
(UTT) has established an Institute
for Criminology and Public Safety
(ICPS) as part of its Vision to develop
higher learning and research for
socio-economic and technological
development and also as a response
to its Mission to move towards the
equitable enhancement of the quality
of life of all individuals, families and
communities in the Republic of Trinidad
and Tobago and the Caribbean.
In this context, three (3) related
teaching/training programmes have
been developed to help ensure the

peace, security and safety of persons,
community and industry. These are:
(1) Certificate in Security and Public
Safety
(2) Diploma in Security and Public
Safety
(3) Bachelor of Applied Science in
Criminology and Public Safety
In these three (3) programmes also,
overall, the public safety dimension
deals with the prevention of and
protection from events that could
endanger the safety of the general public
from significant danger, injury/harm, or
damage, such as crimes or disasters.
Graduates with a Diploma in Security
and Public Safety may find employment
as,
Senior/Advanced Security Officers
- Supervisors/Middle Management
Senior/Advanced Public Safety
Officers
- Supervisors/Middle Management
Specialists in Specific Security/
Public Safety Sectors
In-House Training Programme
Developers
Team Leaders/Special Assignment/
District Leaders/Task Managers
Programme Duration
Full-Time shall be for two (2) academic
years, that is, five (5) terms.
Part-Time shall be for four (4) academic
years, that is, ten (10) terms.
Credits
Graduation from the programme requires
successful completion of 75 credits with
a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Admissions Criteria
- 5 CXC or GCE O Levels including
Mathematics and English Language
(CXC: General Proficiency, Grades I
and II and from 1998 Grade III; GCE:
Grades A, B, or C)
- Certificate in Security and Public
Safety (offered by UTT)
- Combination of other relevant
academic qualifications / work
experience may also be considered.
- Mature Entry*
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Description
(CRSE101D) CJLE110D Criminology,
Criminal Justice and Law
Enforcement (3 credits)
This course provides students with
definitions of criminology, criminal
justice and law enforcement. Not
only does it distinguish one from the
other but it connects them to security
and public safety. Various theories in
criminology as well as the goals and
components of the criminal justice
system are examined alongside the
tenets and practices of law enforcement.
The course also encourages an
intellectual debate by middle-level
security and public safety managers
on their many challenges and possible
solutions.
(CRSE102D) DYNA110D The Social
Psychology of Interpersonal and
Group Dynamics and Crowd Control
(3 credits)
Understanding interpersonal and group
dynamics is an essential element
for the security and public safety
industry as officers have to supervise
and manage other officers as well as
deal with members of the public and
their clients. This course presents a
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basic understanding of the elements

of interpersonal and group dynamics
which will enable the student to gain a
fuller appreciation of their importance
in security work, for example, in crowd
control.
Training to identify communication

and human relations problems such
as inappropriate body language, voice,
tonality and words and to develop
appropriate strategies in the workplace
is provided.
(SLSS343B) MGNT110D Security and

Public Safety Management (3 credits)
Essential elements of security and
public safety management are presented
in this course. For instance, basic
management principles, effective
communication amongst employees,
employee motivation, team building,
peer reviews and handling disciplinary
matters are covered in this course.
Other issues such as goal-setting,
problem-solving, change management,
emotional intelligence, lifestyle
management, intelligence gathering,
time management and mentoring for the
security and public safety industry are
examined.
(CRSE105D) ETHS110D Selected

Issues in Ethics, Human Rights and
Professional Responsibility (3 credits)
The students in this course will be
trained to ensure, supervise and manage
ethical behaviour, human rights and
professional responsibility in security
and public safety. More specifically,
they will be trained to develop,
implement and evaluate codes of ethics,
the preservation of human rights and
critical thinking in their organisations.
(CRSE104D) CHRM110D
Communication and Human Relations
Management for Security and
This course assists the students in
managing communication and human
relations amongst security and public
safety officers in the workplace.
(CRSE106D) EMER110D Managing

Disasters and Emergencies
(3 credits)
This course treats with disaster
management (man-made and natural)
and the management of emergencies
with a focus on the Caribbean. It
presents practical lessons on disaster
preparedness, disaster response and
rebuilding society as well as the work
and responsibilities of major local,
regional and international organisations
involved in disaster management and
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emergencies. Specialised management
tools, approaches and models for
disasters and emergencies are
examined.
Description
(CRSE107D) RDMS110D Records
Development and Management for
Security and Public Safety (3 credits)
In this course, students are exposed to
the development and management of
records for the security and public safety
industry. They will undertake practical
work on supervising and managing
technical, legal and administrative
recordings and documentations required
for the industry. The focus will be put on
the use of such records for ensuring and
improving effective security services.
(CRSE108D) DRCM110D Dispute
Resolution and Conflict Management
(3 credits)
This course presents the tactics and
practice of dispute resolution and
conflict management especially for the
security and public safety industry. The
major areas of conflict in a security
setting are discussed. The course also
provides practical training sessions and
simulated cases.
(CRSE109D) CLAP110D Criminal

Law and Procedure for Security and
This course examines keys elements
of criminal law in Trinidad and Tobago
and treats with several of its main
procedures and applications to incidents
and occurrences within the security
and public safety industry. Relevant
legislation and cases will be studied,
for example, laws governing private
property, business places, public places
and the related offences.
(CRSE110D) MTWT110D Managing
Technology, Weapons and Tools for
This course enables the student to
manage and supervise the use of
technology, weapons and tools as
anti-crime devices in the detection,
prevention and management of crimes
and ensuring public safety. They will
not only understand how technology,
weapons and tools are used for
committing crime, but how they can be
used to detect and prevent crimes. The
development of systems and policies
are dealt with in this course. Cuttingedge developments in the industry are
examined.
(CRSE111D) OCSH110D
Occupational Safety and Health
(3 credits)
In this course, the policy, legislation and
practice of safety, fire, health, welfare,
rights, offences, penalties, notifications,
investigations, employment, special
provisions, standards and regulations
are covered for the security and public
safety industry. Focus will be on the
OSHA legislation and similar laws from
other jurisdictions.
Description
(CRSE201D) SOMP210D Strategic
Operational and Managerial Practices
(3 credits)
This course provides students with the
necessary training to supervise and
manage many operational practices of
security and public safety officers. For
example, they will be able to supervise
and manage access control systems,
patrolling, surveillance and crowd
control. Further, they will gain a fuller
understanding of powers of arrest and
use of force.
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(CRSE202D) MIES210D Managing
Investigations and Evidence for
In this course, not only will students
be trained in the theory and practice
of investigations and evidence, but
they will also receive basic training in
managing these processes. They will
be exposed to the relevant legislation
as well as the preservation and
presentation of reliable evidence.
(CRSE203D) RESM210D Research
Methods and Data Analysis for Crime,
This course will provide students with
key skills in basic scientific research
methods and data analysis for their
use in developing, implementing
and evaluating crime, security and
public safety policies and strategies
in the workplace. Issues of primary
and secondary data collection, data
analyses, report writing, generating
data-driven policies and strategies,
and data-led evaluations are covered
with regard to crime, justice and public
safety. It contains significant practical
work.
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(CRSE204D) MWSV210D Managing

Workplace Safety and Violence
(3 credits)
Safety and violence in the workplace
are two different but related matters.
Each one has its own set of goals
and processes. In this course, an
understanding of the nature and practice
of workplace safety and violence is
provided as well as the development
of management and supervisory
policies. Further, examination of the
relevant sections of the OSHA and
other pertinent legislation is made.
The theory and practice of workplace
safety and anti-workplace violence
programmes, policies, processes,
procedures, practices, goals, objectives,
inspections, audits and tracking are also
covered. Various forms of workplace
violence by and against employees
are examined. Students will be trained
to prevent workplace violence and
supervise workplace safety.
(CRSE205D) GANG210D Gangs,
Youth Violence and Public Safety
(3 credits)
Students in this course are exposed to
the challenging issue of delinquency,
youth violence and gangs especially in
the Caribbean and Trinidad and Tobago
in particular. Issues of gang formation,
gang membership and strategies

to prevent, reduce and manage the
adverse impact of gangs on society are
specifically covered in this course. The
causes of youth delinquency, violence
and prevention strategies are also
introduced.
ELECTIVES: SELECT ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING:
(CRSE206D) ENER210D Designing
Security and Public Safety for Energy
and Energy-Related Industries
(3 credits)
This course takes a specific look at
designing security and public safety
programmes for energy and energyrelated industries. It provides a
background to these industries as well
as assessing their security and public
safety needs. Consideration is given to
the needs of multi-national companies.
In this course, the development,
implementation and evaluation of
security and public safety programmes
will be major components. The use of
technology and the necessary legislative
aspects of these industries as they relate
to security and public safety are also
considered.
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(CRSE207D) RETL210D The Retail
Industry: Managing Security and AntiTheft (3 credits)
In this course, students will be taught
to supervise and manage the security
and anti-theft operations in the retail
industry. They will first examine the
various types of retailers and retail
losses and get into the practice of retail
loss prevention. The use of human
resource and technology in retail loss
prevention is a major part of this course.
The development, implementation and
evaluation of such programmes are
undertaken in this course.
Description
(CRSE208D) RISK210D Security Risk
Analysis and Risk Assessment (3
credits)
This course introduces security risk
analysis and risk assessment and its
strategic importance to the security and
public safety industry. It further trains
the students to undertake such analysis
and assessments.
(CRSE209D) MEDE210D Managing
Medical Emergencies (3 credits)
the management of first responders
to medical emergencies. It will not

only provide practical exposure to
training for security and public safety
officers as a first-responder in medical
emergencies, but it will enable students
to develop appropriate first responders
programmes and policies for various
situations or scenarios when it comes
to lifting and moving patients, airway
requirements, patient assessment,
circulation and illness and injury.
(CRSE210D) PREV210D Crime
Prevention, Security and Public Safety
(3 credits)
This course delves into several
approaches to crime prevention
and more so community crime
prevention and public safety. It
places great emphasis on the role
of security and public safety officers
in reducing crime and ensuring a
safer society. A conceptual review
and practical application of popular
crime prevention techniques are
undertaken in this course, for example,
targeting hardening, zero-tolerance,
citizen surveys, victim care, brokenwindows theory, crisis prevention, and
emergency planning. Other issues
such as situational crime prevention,
partnerships, low, moderate and high
risk communities as well as community
policing are examined. Development

of crime prevention and public safety
programmes are also dealt with.
(CRSE211D) CAMP210D Designing
Campus and School Security
(3 credits)
In this course, a basic understanding
of campus and school security is
provided together with the theory and
practice of devising, implementing
and supervising security programmes
for campuses and schools as well as
securing physical assets and human
resource, devising situational crime
prevention programmes, handling
crime victims, and importantly, carrying
out security surveys amongst other
things. The issue of soft spots, hot
spots and target hardening will also be
discussed in facilitating student-security
collaboration.
FOLLOWING:
(CRSE212D) FIPB210D Designing
Security and Public Safety for
Financial Institutions and
Public Buildings (3 credits)
This course delves into providing
security and public safety services
for financial institutions and public
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buildings. It deals with assessing the
various security and public safety
needs of such institutions and the
development, implementation and
evaluation of appropriate security
programmes. Issues of technology,
building configuration, accessibility
and related legislation are examined as
well. Also, hacking, identify theft, and
computer crimes are discussed.
(CRSE213D) EHEP210D Events
Security, The Hospitality Industry and
Elite Protection (3 credits)
events security, the hospitality industry
and elite protection. It delves into
various concepts, tools, technology and
practices. It also prepares the security
and public safety officer to handle
emergencies as well as to develop
policies and systems. The critical role of
technology is dealt with.
Diploma in
Agriculture
Trinidad and Tobagos draft national
strategic plan Vision 2020 recognises
the need for intervention to enhance
agricultural production. The strategic
plan outlines several measures that are
expected to address the problems of
the agricultural sector. These measures
include:
- The adoption of new and appropriate
technology
- The adoption of profitable higher
valued commodities
- Training and supporting young
farmers as replacement to the
ageing farmer population.
- More effective agricultural health and
food safety standards
- Facilitation of improved marketing.
The strategic plan however points
to the building of human capital
as a key driver in the process of
transforming the agricultural sector.
The Diploma in Agriculture programme
is well positioned to contribute to the
achievement of food security in Trinidad
and Tobago by filling the void in human
capital within the agricultural sector.
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Opportunities
Public Sector
- Agricultural Assistant. (Ministry of
Agriculture)
Persons in this position perform
various duties which include but is
not limited to:
- Agricultural Extension Officers whose
main duty is to perform advisory
work among farmers.
- Plant Quarantine Officers at the main
ports
- Field Managers at various divisions
of the Ministry of Agriculture (e.g.,
St Augustine Nurseries)
- Research Assistants
- Animal Health Assistants
- State Land Officers
- Agriculture Teachers at primary and
secondary schools (Ministry of
Education)
Private Sector
- Farm and Nurseries Managers
- Farm Credit Supervisors
- Agri-business Sales Representatives
- Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
- Self Entrepreneur (own farm)

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Admissions Criteria
Passes in at least five (5) subjects
at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency
(Grades I and/or II and from 1998,
Grade III or GCE O Levels. These must
include Mathematics, English Language,
Chemistry and Physics.
The exception is that Physics and
Chemistry are not specific requirements
for entry into the Diploma in Agriculture
Programme. The entry requirements
indicate a science subject and a
science subject is specified as either
Physics, Chemistry, Integrated Science,
Agricultural Science, or Biology.
Agricultural Science double award
is considered as two (2) subjects. It
should be noted that neither Health
Science nor Human and Social Biology
is considered as a science subject.
Applicants who have successfully
completed the relevant Pre-University
Programme (PUP) are considered
for admission into the Diploma in
Agriculture Programme.
Programme Credits
of 2.0.
Courses and Descriptions

Year 1 Term 1
(BAAG105D) CROP110D Introduction
to Crop Production (2 credits)
The course will provide the students
with fundamental, theoretical and
practical background in crop science
and production to enable them to
successfully navigate through other crop
production courses in the programme.
The course explores the major factors
and contemporary issues affecting the
productivity and profitability of crop
production systems. This course will
look at crop products and by-products,
production, and trade in crop products
as it relates to Trinidad and Tobago and
the wider Caribbean, factors impacting
on the productivity of the crop sector,
systems of crop production and core
elements of crop production.
(BACC101D) CHEM111D Chemistry
(3 credits)
The study of this pure science
in agriculture is of considerable
importance since agriculture production
systems utilises chemicals in one
form or another to optimise production
parameters. Agriculture relies on a wide
variety of fertilisers, biocides, food
additives, insecticides, pesticides and

herbicides and as such a fundamental
and working understanding of chemical
principles is necessary.
(BACC105D) MATH114D College
Algebra (3 credits)
This course covers the basic conceptual
foundations of mathematics by
examining the ideas of numbers,
series, algebra and an introduction
to calculus. The first part addresses
number theory, including a study of
the rules of arithmetic, exponent &
radicals, linear equations. The second
part covers straight line geometry,
trigonometry, matrices, polynomials,
quadratic equations and an introduction
to calculus.
(BACC106D) MIEC110D
The course introduces students to basic
agricultural economics and agribusiness
concepts, and the application of
these concepts to agricultural and
agribusinesses issues. The course
is designed to assist students in
understanding how consumers and
producers make decisions, how demand
and supply interact to determine
prices, types of markets and how
markets allocate resources, and the
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role of government policy in a market
economy.
(BAAH101D) ANBL111D Animal
Biology (2 credits)
This course will introduce students to
the basic aspects of animal biology and
its processes. The course will cover the
general structure and organisation of
animals, the classification of animals
and provide a brief introduction to
animal systems.
(BAAG103D) FMPR110D Farm
Practice 1 (3 credits)
This course will be practical oriented
and will introduce the student to the
techniques involved in the production
of vegetables and food crops, poultry,
small ruminants and agriculture.
(BAAH105D) ANSC110D Introduction

to Animal Science (2 credits)
practical background in livestock
science to allow them to successfully
navigate through other livestock
courses in the programme. The
course discusses the major factors
and contemporary issues affecting
the productivity and profitability of the
various livestock sector. This course will
look at livestock products, production,
and trade in livestock products as it
relates to Trinidad and Tobago and the
wider Caribbean, factors impacting on
the productivity of the livestock sector,
systems of livestock production and
core elements of livestock operations.
Level 1 Term 2
(BACC107D) PLBL111D Plant

Biology (2 credits)
the basic aspects of plant biology and
its processes. The course will cover
the general structure, organisation and
morphology of plants, the classification
of plants and provide a brief introduction
to plant systems.
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(BAAG109D) VFCR110D Vegetable &

Food Crop Production (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the
economic importance and production
practices of the major vegetable and
staple crops of the Caribbean region
and includes land preparation to
harvesting and post harvest practices,
storage and marketing. Vegetables
and food crops constitute a major part
of the diet for many in the Caribbean.
In many countries in the Caribbean,

the production of vegetables and food
crops contributes not only to some
degree of self sufficiency but also to
the generation of foreign exchange.
Students will be introduced to the
processing or value added products
of these crops. In addition, they will
be exposed to preparation techniques
involved in some of these crops.
The practice related to this course is
covered in the courses FMPR 110D
Farm Practice I and FMPR 220D Farm
Practice II.
(BACC104D) IGEN111D Introduction
to Genetics (2 credits)
a general understanding of genetics
including; mitosis and meiosis,
oogenesis and spermatogenesis;
Mendelian genetics, including,
extensions of mendelian genetics
including the concept of multiple
alleles, incomplete, partial and codominance, epistasis, sex-linked and
sex-influenced inheritance; Population
genetics including allelic frequencies,
Hardy-Weinberg law.
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(BAAG107D) IOCB110D Introduction
to Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry
(3 credits)
The student will be introduced to the
fundamental principles of organic
chemistry and biochemistry; aliphatic
and aromatic compounds and functional
groups, protein structure and function;
enzymes; lipids and the structure of
biological membranes; nucleotides
and the structure of nucleic acids;
bioenergetics and the metabolism
of carbohydrates and lipids; and
introduce students to the integration and
regulation of cellular metabolism.
(BAAH106D) ANUT110D Animal
Nutrition (3 credits)
This course focuses on nutrients and
sources of various nutrients. It will
include the digestion, absorption,
transport and metabolism of nutrients
derived from common feeds, energy
and protein utilisation. It will also focus
on the factors affecting the nutrient
requirements of animals and the factors
influencing the utilisation of various
feedstuffs.
(BAAG104D) ANPP110D Anatomy &
Physiology of Plants (2 credits)
This course is designed to provide an
introduction to anatomy and physiology
of plants, including arrangement

of primary tissues in plants, water
relations, transpiration, absorption,
photosynthesis, sexual reproduction,
translocation, respiration and growth
regulators.
(BAAG132D) ANPH110D Anatomy &
Physiology of Animals (2 credits)
of farm animals, including basic
histology and embryology, muscle
physiology, blood and cardiovascular
physiology, renal physiology, respiratory
physiology, the nervous and immune
systems.
Level 1 Term 3
(BAAG108D) SOIL112D Soil Science
& Fertilizer Technology (2 credits)
The student will be introduced
to an overview of the geology of
the Caribbean, soil formation and
classification. The course will
also cover chemical, physical and
biological properties of soils, functions,
requirements and uptake of plant
nutrients, determination of plant and
soil nutrient status. Fertilizer types,
formulation, application and efficiency,
soil surveys and land suitability
classification in the Caribbean.
(BAAH110D) PUPD110D Poultry

Production (3 credits)
This course focuses on the structure
of the poultry industry with emphasis
on chickens. The course introduces
students to species of poultry of
commercial importance; management
practices including: reproduction,
breeds and breeding, health and disease
management, nutrition and feeding,
housing and waste management,
equipment maintenance, hatchery
management and brooding. The rearing
of breeder flocks, layers and broilers.
Handling and processing.
(BAAH113D) SSPD110D Small Stock
The course primarily aims at taking
students to a greater depth in the
science and practice of sheep, goat
and rabbit management practices.
The course navigates students from
the foundation laid in Introduction to
Animal Science through the unique
features associated with producing
these species. The course covers with
some depth scientific and technological
management of genetics, reproduction,
nutrition and feeding, health and
disease, lactation in dairy goats and
housing and environment and waste
management.
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(BAAG102D) ANHD113D Animal
Health and Disease (3 credits)
This course provides students with an
understanding of the basic concepts of
animal health and disease. The course
focuses on the cause, symptoms,
prevention and control of common farm
animal diseases. The course will enable
students to appreciate the importance of
bio-security, health agents of disease,
how animals respond to them, at an
individual and population level, and will
provide an examination of diseases of
major economic importance in each
category of farm animal.
(BACC109D) STAT110D Statistics
and Research Methods (2 credits)
The course exposes students to
statistical reasoning with emphasis on
concepts rather than in-depth coverage
of traditional statistical methods.
Topics include descriptive statistics,
probability, binomial and normal
distributions, estimation, single sample
and two sample hypothesis tests for
means and proportions, hypothesis
testing of common parameters, analysis
of variance for single factor and two
factors, correlation, and simple linear
regression. The use of statistical
software will be also introduced.
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(BAAG106D) CROP112D Crop

Protection (3 credits)
This course offers a general introduction
to crop protection through exposure to
common pest and beneficial species,
plant diseases and weeds. The course
will cover elements of plant pathology,
entomology, weed science and
pesticide technology. Discussions will
focus on causes of plant diseases,
method of plant disease control, pest
control and management and pesticide
use.
(BAAG131D) INTR110D Internship
(Private Sector) (2 credits)
Internship I is the first of two (2)
2-credit internship courses taken by
all students reading for the Diploma in
Agriculture. This course was developed
with the knowledge that many of the
Agriculture graduates are employed in
the private sector or will themselves
engage in agriculture business activity.
During this three (3) week course
students are assigned to farms or other
agriculture enterprises as apprentices.
This exposure gives the student a further
appreciation of agricultural work and
relates classroom academics to the
real world of work. During this course
students are under the full jurisdiction
of the business owners who have the
responsibility for monitoring their

performance.
Level 2 Term 1
(BAAG211D) PPNM210D
Plant Propagation and Nursery
Management (3 credits)
The course provides an introduction to
nursery production, plant propagation
and protected crop production systems.
The nursery production element
discusses propagation, site selection
and preparation, and basic nursery
management. The plant propagation
component covers the principles
and practices in the propagation of
plants and seed technology including
buildings, equipments and supplies
used in propagation. The protected
crop production systems focuses on
greenhouse systems with emphasis on
structures, environmental control, root
media, irrigation and fertilization, and
pest control, in relation to requirements
for plant growth and crop production.
(BAAG207D) CMCR210D Commodity
Crops (5 credits)
Commodity crops constitute a major
part of the livelihood for many people in
the Caribbean. These crops have over
the years contributed significantly to
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the countries economies. Commodity
crops selected include cocoa, coffee,
citrus, bananas and plantain, rice and
sugar cane. The student at the end of the
course will have a better understanding
of the crop produced in terms of
breeding and selection of new crop
varieties, improvement in methods of
planting, existing cultivation practices,
methods of weed control, pest and
disease control as well as harvesting,
post harvest techniques and marketing,
the processing of value added products.
(BAAG212D) SOIL211D Soil and
Water Management (3 credits)
soil physical properties and
characteristics as related to soil
and water management; soil/plant
water relations; principles of design,
installation and management of
irrigation systems in the Caribbean; field
drainage; soil erosion and conservation
practices; water quality and water
development for agricultural use; best
management practices in agriculture.
(BAAG217D) CCIA212D
Communications & Current Issues in
Agriculture (3 credits)
The course would integrate current
issues in agriculture with effective
communication strategies. Students will
develop skills in scientific writing styles

and presenting scientific information
orally to a range of audiences. Students
will also be encouraged to develop
communication skills necessary
for teamwork and successful group
assignment work. The course would
comprehensively utilise various formal
and informal information resources
on current issues in agriculture to link
the tools and techniques for effective
communication. Current issues in
agriculture would be the specific
content for applying the communication
techniques within this course.
GISR210D Geographic Information
Systems and Remote Sensing
(3 credits)
This course will introduce the student
to Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and Remote Sensing, and their
potential for resource management and
environmental protection.
GIS is particularly relevant to the
field of resource management and
environmental protection because
of its powerful analytic tools for data
capture, analysis and display. GIS and
Remote Sensing is steadily growing in
importance, and some exposure to them
will be a definite asset to the forester.
(BAAG203D) FMPR210D Farm

Practice 2 (3 credits)
This course is practical oriented and
introduces the student to the techniques
involved in the production of vegetables,
food crops, tree crops, dairy cattle and
beef and Swine.
(BAAG235D) REPM210D Final Year
Research Project (3 credits)
This course is offered in the final year of
the Diploma in Agriculture Programme.
Each student is required to undertake
a Final Year & Research Project under
the supervision of a faculty member.
The Final Year & Research Project is
usually an approved research exercise
on which an analytical report paper must
be prepared submitted and presented.
In special circumstances, a project may
be approved that is based solely on data
collection and analysis or some other
non-research activity.
Students select or are assigned a topic.
The student is required to prepare a
project proposal, a literature review, a
preliminary oral presentation, a draft
project report, an oral presentation
and a final report all according to fixed
timelines within the second year.
The Final Year Research Project gives
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students the opportunity to develop
research skills in agriculture that involve
designing, conducting, analysing and
writing a research project.
production, yields as well as nutritional

value. This course introduces students
to the various cropping systems for the
selected crops.
Level 2 Term 2
(BAAG202D) AGEN210D Introduction

to Agricultural Engineering (3 credits)
the field of Agricultural Engineering. It
gives a general overview of agricultural
engineering providing students with
concepts that they can take into
consideration when making decisions
on the farm that requires an engineering
input. Areas include for example
pumps for water storage, irrigation and
milking, farm buildings, tractors and
attachments. It also gives students a
perspective on regional and international
trends in agricultural engineering.
(BAAG201D) AAWM210D
Apiculture, Aquaculture and Wild life
This course is designed to assist
students in developing their knowledge
and understanding of aquaculture
apiculture and wildlife management.
Students will develop knowledge and
skills on production technologies and
management practices in aquaculture,
wildlife and apiculture production
systems.
(BAAG210D) MICR210D
Miscellaneous Crops (4 credits)
Throughout the Caribbean, there are
more than one hundred major species
of fruits. Very few of these are cultivated
in organised systems or subjected to
specific agronomic practices such
as land preparation, weed control,
pest and disease control and a proper
and efficient fertilizer regime. These
crops are either found exclusively
in backyard or scattered throughout
farmers holdings. These species vary
in ecological requirements, in seasonal
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(BAAG209D) FBMM210D Farm

Business Management and Marketing
(3 credits)
This course focuses on principles,
concepts and tools that can be used in
management of a farm business.
A principal objective is to instil in each
student a working knowledge of these
principles, tools and concepts such that
in the future, they will be able to apply
them to aid in management decision
-making on the farm.
(BAAH112D) FPUT210D Forage

Production and Utilisation (3 credits)
Forages are used mainly for feeding
ruminant livestock but are also important
in feeding non-ruminant herbivores
(rabbit and horse). In the Caribbean
region forage availability varies with
season (wet season-abundant forage
and dry season shortage of forage).
Approaches to forage conservation
is therefore critical for the livestock
industry. This course focuses on the
production, evaluation, utilisation and
conservation of forages and on the
estimation of forage requirement for
various livestock production systems.
Level 2 Term 3
(BAAH108D) BUCP210D Beef &
Water Buffalo Production (2 credits)
This course is designed to develop
knowledge and skills on beef and water
buffalo production and management.
It will build upon students basic
knowledge of animal science classes
and will emphasise breeding, feeding,
reproduction, health and economic
management of beef cattle farms.
Special emphasis will be placed on
the unique aspects of water buffalo
production as both a meat and dairy
animal and on good agriculture
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practices (GAPs) necessary to ensure
quality products are delivered to
consumers.
(BAAH114D) SWPD210D Swine
science and practice of swine
production and management practices.
The course navigates students from the
foundation laid in Introduction to Animal
Science through the intrinsic features of
pork production enterprises. The course
covers with some depth scientific and
technological management of genetics,
reproduction, nutrition and feeding,
health and disease, and housing and
environment and waste management.
Additionally, the course provides insight
into the post harvest management of the
products of the swine enterprise along
with the strategies to improve product
value, marketing and economical and
financial analysis.
(BAAG208D) EMRD210D Extension
Methods and Rural Development (3
credits)
The focus of this course is on the
principles and concepts of rural
development in as well as the practice
of agricultural extension.
A principal objective is that students

acquire a working knowledge of these
concepts and principles so that in
the future they will be able to apply
them to bring about change in rural
communities.
study analysis and interaction with

entrepreneurs. On completion students
should be able to develop a detailed
plan for a viable new venture and
posses the knowledge to enable them to
manage a small entrepreneurial venture.
(BAAG205D) APPT210D Agriculture

Post Production Technology
(3 credits)
This course is designed to train students
in the science of post production
technology as it relates to crop and
livestock production. It will, within the
criteria of good agriculture practice,
address the post production factors
affecting the quality of agriculture
produce from the farm to the fork.
The course will also steer students
into the principles of food safety and
commodity utilisation with some
degree of emphasis on agro-industry
development.
(BAAG231D) INTR210D Internship II

(Public Sector) (2 credits)
Internship II is the second component
of a two (2) credit course taken by all
students reading for the Diploma in
Agriculture. This course was developed
with the knowledge that many of the
Agriculture graduates are employed
in the Ministry of Agriculture. The
INTR210D extends for three (3) weeks
and students are assigned to a county
in Trinidad and Tobago that is nearest to
their residence or to their home country
in the case of CARICOM students.
Students work alongside County
Agricultural Extension Officers observing
and participating in Agricultural
Extension Work. This exposure gives
the student a further appreciation of
agricultural work and relates classroom
academics to the real world of work.
During INTR210D, students are under
the full jurisdiction of Extension Officers
with minimum supervision by faculty
members.
(BAAG213D) AGPN220D
Agripreneurship (2 credits)
This course will assist students in
developing the hands-on tools and
techniques for launching and managing
a sustainable small business. Emphasis
will be placed on real world application
of business theory through the building
of an effective business plan, case
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(BAAH111D) DACM210D Dairy Cattle
knowledge and skills on dairy
production and management. It will
build upon students basic knowledge
of animal science classes and
will emphasise breeding, feeding,
management of dairy cattle farms.
Diploma in
Animal Health,
Production
and Veterinary
Public Health
The Trinidad and Tobago Government
in conjunction with the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
(TRI/74/005) through the Pan American
Health Organization/World Health
Organization (PAHO/WHO) conducted
six months of in-service training
programmes during the period March,
1976 to March 1978. The programme
was conducted at the Eastern Caribbean
Institute of Agriculture and Forestry
(ECIAF) and culminated in the training
of over 30 animal health assistants.
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A training program for animal health

assistants was also conducted at the
Regional Educational Programme for
Animal Health Assistants (REPAHA),
Guyana during the 1980s until 2002.
While the REPAHA programme is also
currently offered at the Guyana School
of Agriculture (GSA) that curriculum did
not emphasise veterinary public health
issues such as food preservation, food
quality management, food hygiene, and
food safety.
2007-8: ECIAF launched the one
year Diploma in Animal Health and
Veterinary Public Health. The ECIAF
training program offers an advantage
in training from which graduates of the
program can function effectively in both
the veterinary animal health and the
veterinary public health divisions of the
Ministries of Agriculture and Health,
respectively.
2009-10: The two year Diploma
in Animal Health, Production, and
Veterinary Public Health includes ALL
the elements of the one year Diploma
in Animal Health and Veterinary
Public Health with an additional year
on courses on livestock production,
economics, marketing and extension.
The programme will produce graduates

who can function in the technical fields
of animal health and production. In
addition graduates can also progress
academically into the Bachelor of
Animal Science and Technology, of
the Biosciences; Food and Agriculture
Technology.The programme is also
designed in a manner that several of
the courses can serve as prerequisite
requirements at various levels of the four
year BSc. CBAFT degree, thus affording
graduates several course exemptions as
they progress academically.
Graduation from this programme
100 credits.
Areas for Graduates:
Graduates of this programme will
be prepared for employment in the
animal health and veterinary public
health sector (including the Ministries
of Agriculture and Health), the meat,
milk and fish processing industries,
private veterinary clinics, veterinary
diagnostic laboratories, and in the
extension services. In addition,
employment opportunities abound in the
private livestock sector, especially the
ruminant, poultry, and pig industries.
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Additionally, The Agricultural
Development Bank new Loan initiative to
the Poultry Industry, Beyond Broiler,
has a projected need over the next five
years of many skilled workers in Tunnel
Ventilation Technology, Management
and Bio-security, which this new
program will supply.
Admission Criteria
The entry requirements for the Animal
Health and Veterinary Public Health
Programme are five (5) GCE/CXC
Ordinary Level passes including
College Algebra, English Language and
a Science Subject. A science subject
includes Agricultural Science and/
or Integrated Science, Biology and
Chemistry and Physics. Applicants
completing UTTs Pre-University
programme in these subjects will
also be considered for entry into the
programme.
Experience in the field of study will be
highly considered.
Applicants may be interviewed.
Algebra (3 credits)
foundations of College Algebra by

to calculus

parameters. Agriculture relies on a
wide variety of fertilizers, biocides, food
(BAAH105D) ANSC110D Introduction

to Animal Science (2 credits)
navigate through other livestock
courses in the programme. The
course discusses the major factors
and contemporary issues affecting
the productivity and profitability of the
various livestock sector. This course will
look at livestock products, production,
and trade in livestock products as it
relates to Trinidad and Tobago and the
wider Caribbean, factors impacting on
the productivity of the livestock sector,
(BAAH101D) ANBL111D Animal

Biology (2 credits)
the basic aspects of animal biology and
its processes. The course will cover the
general structure and organisation of
animals, the classification of animals
and provide a brief introduction to
animal systems.

(3 credits)
(BACC106D) MIECII0D
economy.
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sex-influenced inheritance; population
Hardy-Weinberg law.
(BAAG107D) IOCB110D Introduction
to Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry
(3 credits)
fundamental principles of organic
chemistry and biochemistry; aliphatic
and aromatic compounds and functional
groups, protein structure and function;
enzymes; lipids and the structure of
biological membranes; nucleotides
and the structure of nucleic acids;
bioenergetics and the metabolism
of carbohydrates and lipids; and
introduce students to the integration and
regulation of cellular metabolism.
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(BAAH106D) ANUT110D Animal

The course focuses on sources of
and evaluation of feeds, the digestion
and metabolism of nutrients derived
from common feeds, composition
and formulation of basic rations, and
introduces basic strategies used in
feeding common domestic livestock
species.
(BAAG201D) AAWM210D Apiculture,
Aquaculture and Wildlife Management
(3 credits)
apiculture and wildlife management.
Students will develop knowledge and
skills on production technologies and
management practices in aquaculture,
wildlife and apiculture production
systems.
(BAAH112D) FPUT110D Forage
Production and Utilization (2 credits)
Forages are used mainly for feeding
ruminant livestock but are also
important in feeding non-ruminant
herbivores (rabbit and horse). In the
Caribbean region we experience a
wet season (abundant forage) and dry
season (shortage of forage). Quality of
forages also varies with species, season

and management. Students will acquire
the Describeledge and skills to select,
grow, manage, utilise and conserve
forages in order to effectively meet the
nutrient requirement of animals during
various stages of their production cycle.
(3 credits)
A principal objective is to instill in each
(BAAG132D) ANPH110D Anatomy
and Physiology of Animals (2 credits)
of farm animals, including basic
systems.
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(BAAH108D) BUCP110D Beef &
Water Buffalo Production (2 credits)
Knowledge and skills on beef and water
Knowledge of animal science classes
consumers.
(BAAH213D) BIST110D Biostatistics
(3 credits)
This course focuses on basic concepts
and methods of statistics and their
application to problems in the health
and biomedical sciences. Topics
include graphical and numerical
descriptions and summarisation
of data, basic probability theory,
probability distributions, point and
confidence interval estimation, and
hypothesis testing with emphasis on
one- and two-sample comparisons
involving continuous and categorical
data. Correlation, simple and multiple
linear regression, analysis of variance

(ANOVA) and covariance (ANCOVA) and
Time Series Analysis will be introduced.
Students will work with environmental
and Biological datasets and will learn
to analyse the data and explain their
findings.
(BAAH110D) PUPD110D Poultry
The structure of the poultry industry
with emphasis on chickens. Species
of poultry of commercial importance;
management practices including:
physiology, breeds and breeding, health
and disease, nutrition and feeding,
equipment, incubation including
hatchery management and brooding.
The rearing of breeder flocks, layers
and broilers. Handling, processing and
marketing of poultry. Record keeping
and calculation of cost of production.
(BAAH113D) SSPD110D Small Stock
Production (1 credit)
This three-credit course focuses on
Sheep and Goat Production (27 contact/
delivery hours) and Rabbit Production
(18 contact/delivery hours) - total of
45 contact/delivery hours. Two (2)
field trips and Farm Practice I, which
is done throughout the first year of the
agriculture diploma, will support the

delivery. The course primarily aims at
taking students to a greater depth in the
science and practice of agriculture as
it relates to the sheep, goat and rabbit
industry. The course navigates students
from the foundation laid in Introduction
to Agriculture through the intrinsic
features of small ruminant and rabbit
production enterprises. The course
the environment as they relate to these
species. Additionally, the course
provides insight into the post harvest
management of the products of these
enterprises along with the strategies to
improve product value and marketing.
Producing wholesome and safe
products are of paramount importance
and as such, aspects of HACCP and
GAPs are highlighted during delivery.
(BAAH114D) SWPD210D Swine
This three-credit course focuses
entirely on Swine Production and Pig
Husbandry practices (45 contact/
delivery hours). This will be supported
by field trips and farm practice II which
is done throughout the second year of
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the agriculture diploma. The course
primarily aims at taking students to
a greater depth in the science and
practice of agriculture as it relates
to the swine industry. The course
navigates students from the foundation
laid in Introduction to Agriculture
through the intrinsic features of pork
production enterprises. The course
the environment as they relate to swine.
products of this enterprise along with
the strategies to improve product value
and marketing. Producing wholesome
and safe products are of paramount
importance and as such, aspects of
HACCP and GAPs are highlighted
during delivery.
(BAAH111D) DACM210D Dairy Cattle
will emphasize breeding, feeding,
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(BACC102D) COMM111D
Communications I (3 credits)
In this course students are introduced
to basic concepts and skills in the
study and practice of the verbal
and non-verbal aspects of human
communication. Through activity, film
critiques, problem-based learning
and lectures, students develop
skills and knowledge about a range
of communication behaviours and
learn to determine which of these are
appropriate in different context. Students
practice written and oral communication
for academic and commercial purposes,
while learning through experience, to
operate effectively in a group.
The content of the course covers
the essential knowledge, skills and
practices required for life as well as
management of a horticultural business
enterprise.
This course is essential for individuals
who may seek employment as technical
/ operation manager of a horticultural
business enterprise such as plant
nursery, landscaping company etc.
Diploma in
Ornamental
Horticulture
Consultations have been held with
various stakeholders including
educators, landscapers, growers,
entrepreneurs, researchers, public
sector officials and others in order
to conduct a needs analysis and
confirm the feasibility of mounting
the Ornamental Horticulture Diploma
Programme at ECIAF.
The general consensus confirmed that
there is indeed a dire need for trained
personnel to support the industry.
Potential Careers:
There is a need for middle management
personnel in the local Ornamental
Horticulture Industry. This is supported
by Simon 2004 in a Review of the
Ornamental Industry in Trinidad and
Tobago.
Graduates can establish and operate
their own business enterprises.
Opportunities abound in the following
areas: - Cut flower production
- Cut foliage production
- Nursery production
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Retail sales
Plant rentals
Interiorscaping
Landscaping and maintenance

96 credits.
Admission Criteria:
- 5 O Level passes including
Mathematics, English Language and a
Science subject.
(Agricultural Science is acceptable)
or:
- Completion of the Pre- University
Programme with > 50% in all
attempted subject areas or:
Other equivalent qualifications may
be also considered by an appointed
committee or Programme Head.
Note: Applicants will be interviewed
before selection.

Applicants will be required to
successfully complete a medical
fitness examination
Course Descriptors:
Level 1 Term 1
Biology (2 credits)
to plant systems.
(3 credits)
variety of fertilisers; biocides, food
Algebra (3 credits)

to calculus.
(BACC102D) COMM111D
Communications (3credits)
while learning through experience,
to operate effectively in a group.
enterprise.
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/ operation manager of a horticultural
business enterprise such as plant
nursery, landscaping company etc.
(BAOH103D) HTEC111D Horticultural
Technology -Tools, Equipment &
Machinery (2 credits)
of the principles and practices involved
in the selection, care, maintenance
and use of tools, equipment and
machinery associated with the
horticultural industry. Topics include;
selection, procurement, management,
maintenance and use of tools,
equipment and machinery based on
occupational need, accountability,
efficiency, effectiveness and safety.
/ operation manager in the agricultural,
horticultural and forestry sector.
(BAOH114D) HORT111D Introduction
to Horticulture Practices (2 credits)
This course will introduce the varied
disciplines of Horticulture including
Ornamental Horticulture. It will examine
the scope of the local and international
Ornamental Horticulture Industry
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including careers and occupations.

It will also examine history selected
topics in Ornamental Horticulture,
and influences of Horticulture on the
environment, health and other elements
of society.
(BACC106D) MIEC110D
economy.
(BAOH109D) OHPI110D Plant
Identification and Uses I (2 credits)
principles of Plant Taxonomy and the
Binomial System of Plant Nomenclature.
Terms used in Plant Identification
are explained and illustrated with
appropriate examples and the uses of
plants that are taught.
Botanical names and common names
are taught together with methods

of identification, such as, family
characteristics of leaves, stems, flowers
and the use of identification keys and
pictorial encyclopedias.
The content of the course deals with
a wide selection of tropical and other
plants used in nursery plant production,
indoor and outdoor landscaping,
floriculture and urban forestry.
It is a basic course for students
interested in Ornamental Horticulture as
a sound knowledge of plants utilised in
the Horticulture Industry is required.
The course will be equivalent to other
Plant Identification courses offered
at Colleges in the United States of
America.
Level 1 Term 2
(BAAG104D) ANPP110D Anatomy
and Physiology of Plants (2 credits)
of plants including, arrangement
regulators.
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(BAOH102D) HSEN110D Health,
Safety and Environment (2 credits)
the principles and practices of health,
safety and environment management
in the horticultural industry. It seeks to
develop a proactive approach to health,
safety and environment management
whereby individuals identify hazards
and take appropriate action to reduce
them. Students will also learn about
the law(s) governing health and
safety management in Trinidad and
Tobago, as well as some common
hazards, accidents and injuries in the
horticultural industry. The course is
designed for students of Ornamental
Horticulture, Agriculture and Forestry
who intent to seek employment as
supervisors and operation managers.
The course also provides the
underpinning knowledge for
understanding the OSHA 2006 Act of
the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and
also satisfies the requirement for the 10
hour General Industry OSHA card from
the U.S. Dept. of Labour.

sex-influenced inheritance; population
Hardy-Weinberg law.
(BAOH107D) LAND110D Introduction
to Landscape Principles (2 credits)
This course presents an overview of
the local, regional and international
landscaping industry. Students will
examine the organisation and scope
of the industry and will be introduced
to landscape planning principles and
their applications. Students will be
taught how to prepare for the planning
process and will undertake simple
exercises that allow them to think
critically about the processes involved
in landscape planning, establishment
and management.
(BAOH112D) INPO210D Introduction
to Olericulture (2 credits)
The Olericulture segment will introduce
students to a range of vegetables and
herbs that can be successfully grown
in the Caribbean. Topics will include
systems of production example,
field, grow box, container, land

preparation, growing media, seedbed
preparation, direct seeding, sowing and
transplanting, irrigation and drainage
systems, control of weeds, insect, pests
and diseases, harvesting operations.
Relevant practical work will be required.
(BAOH212D) INPM110D Introduction
to Pomology (2 credits)
This course covers the basic principles
of fruit production, the importance of
fruit production, the nutritive value of
fruits and non food fruit uses. Students
will study a selection of fruits of
economic and cultural significance.
Students will focus on backyard
and orchard production, container
growing for limited spaces, common
insect pests and diseases, fertiliser
requirements, harvest and marketing.
Relevant practical work is required.
(BAOH110D) OHPI111D Plant
Identification and Uses II (3 credits)
The course focuses on a wider selection
of plants grouped by function and
families. The students are exposed to
a total of approximately 200 additional
plants comprising of details in the
adjoining areas of study.
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(BAOH111D) PROP110D Plant
Propagation (2 credits)
In this course students learn how to
multiply plants through sexual and
asexual methods. Topics include life
cycle in plants, physiological and
horticultural significance of sexual
and asexual propagation, propagation
structure, media, soil mixes and
containers, propagation by seeds,
techniques of asexual propagation;
cuttings, budding, grafting, layering,
tissue and organ culture. The content
of the course covers the underpinning
knowledge and skills required to
successfully propagate various types of
horticultural plants.
/ operation manager of plant nurseries.
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business.
The content of this course reflects the
knowledge required to successfully
provide professional interiorscaping
services to the horticultural industry.
Level 1 Term 3
(BAOH108D) OHFD110D Floral

Design (2 credits)
This course teaches the student the
mechanics of commercial floral
design. Students are introduced to
the principles, elements and basic
construction techniques of floral
design. Basic elements of Flower Shop
Management will also be introduced.
Emphasis is placed on traditional floral
arrangements, party and other occasions
e.g. weddings, birthdays, funerals,
holiday designs, corsage work, gift
baskets and bud vases. Students are
taught how to select materials, tools and
containers for use in the trade.
(BAOH106D) INTS110D
Interiorscaping (3 credits)
to the utilisation of plants in the
interior of buildings. It includes plant
selection, function, placement, culture,
preparation, management and design.
It is primarily aimed at students who
intend to offer professional services
in the plant rental or special events
(BAAG106D) CROP112D Crop

This course offers a general introduction
to crop protection through exposure to
common pest and beneficial species,
plant diseases and weeds found locally.
The course will cover elements of plant
pathology, entomology, and weed
science and pesticide technology.
Discussions will focus on causes of
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plant diseases, method of plant disease

control, pest control and management
and pesticide use.
(BAOH104D) HTEX110D Horticultural
Extension (3 credits)
This course will provide students with a
general understanding of the theory and
practice of Extension work as related to
the horticulture industry.
& Fertiliser Technology (2 credits)
soil nutrient status, fertilizer types,
classification in the Caribbean.
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Programmes
Level 11 Term 1
(BAOH201D) FLOR210D Floriculture
Principles 1 (3 credits)
principles and practices of floricultural
production for the floriculture industry.
It exposes students to the international
cutflower trade and shows the value of
cutflowers on the international market
and scope for local production.
It is aimed at students interested
in entrepreneurial production and
utilisation of cutflowers, cut foliage,
and potted flowering plants for the
international, regional and local markets.
underpinning knowledge required for
students to produce products for niche
markets of an international level as well
as the local industry.

(3 credits)
A principal objective is to instill in each
(BAOH113D) LAND221D Landscape
1 (3 credits)
This course introduces the students to
the history of garden design from the
Renaissance to the 20th Century. A short
history of the influences contributed
by Chinese and Japanese design. The
elements and principles of designs are
studied and short projects are issued to
increase understanding of these.
The beginning aspects of the design
process are studied during the
remainder of the semester.
This course will assist persons along
with the other skills learned from other
courses to start a landscape contracting
business or to work along with design
professionals
(BAOH207D) NURS210D Nursery

Production and Management
Principles I (3 credits)
of the principles and practices involved
in the design and planning of a plant
nursery as well as the management
of horticultural plants in a nursery.
Students will learn to produce annual,
biannual and perennial plants using a
technology oriented, environmentally
friendly, market driven approach.
The content of the course covers the
underpinning knowledge required
for successful planning, design and
management of a plant nursery.
/ operation manager of a plant nursery.
(BAAG212D) SOIL212D Soil and
Water Management (3 credits)
Soil physical properties and
characteristics as related to soil
and water management; soil/plant
water relations; principles of design,
installation and management of
irrigation systems in the Caribbean; field
drainage; soil erosion and conservation
practices; Water quality and water
development for agricultural use; best
management practices in agriculture.
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(BAOH215D) URBF210D Urban
Forestry Principles I (3 credits)
Urban Forestry is essentially the
planning for and management of
urban greenspaces. It is based on the
recognition that people need trees for
their many benefits and that trees and
other vegetation must be managed
to meet the needs of people in urban
settings. The ecosystem approach to
urban greenspace management is also
emphasised. This approach advocates
a thorough analysis of the interaction
of trees with other elements of the
urban environment, including humans,
other natural features and man-made
infrastructure.
Level 2 Term 2
(BAOH202D) FLOR211D Floriculture
Principles II (3 credits)
a wider range of floricultural crops,
not covered in Floriculture Principles
I-FLOR 210D. It prepares students to
produce a range of floricultural material
used in the floral design and in the
industry generally. Students will also
receive instruction in post harvest
handling of floriculture crops.
underpinning knowledge required for
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students to produce floriculture products

for niche markets internationally as well
as the local industry.
(BAOH204D) INHT210D Introduction
to Horticultural Therapy (2 credits)
This course will briefly introduce
students to the practice of Horticultural
Therapy, its role and importance in
society, and will examine some aspects
of this new and very contemporary
form of therapy. It is meant to create
awareness in the student of this evolving
discipline.
(BAOH213D) LAND222D Landscape
II (3 credits)
This course increases the students
understanding of the design process
and will involve carrying a simple
project from site analysis to conceptual
design and resulting in a final design
project. Students learn the basic skills
in site analysis, design development
and project presentation. The project
culminates installation of the completed
designs.
This course assists persons to start a
landscape contracting business or to
work along with design professionals to
implement designs.
(BAOH208D) NURS211D Nursery

Production and Management
Principles II (3 credits)
In this course students learn the
principles and practices involved in
setting up and running a commercial
plant nursery. Attention focuses on
planning and preparation for starting
the nursery (e.g. conducting a market
survey, legal requirements for starting
the nursery, sources of capital, selection
of a business site) organisation and
layout of the nursery, production
management and financial management
(e.g. scheduling, production, sale,
costing, budgeting and pricing).
The content of the course covers the
essential knowledge, skills and practices
required for successful management of
a commercial plant nursery.
/ operation manager of a plant nursery.
(BAOH210D) PGMT210D Public
Garden Management/Tours (2
credits)
This course introduces the student to
the technical management of public
gardens and raises the scientific,
conservation and educational value of
the living plant collections in national
gardens, and passive recreation. It
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also covers the principles of risk
assessment, personnel, and operational
management.
intend to seek employment in public/
private park maintenance and/or
development. Students can also enter
into related small business enterprise
arrangements. The content of this
course reflects the syllabus of the
School of Horticulture, National Parks
Board, Singapore (1999) and that of the
International Diploma Course in Botanic
Garden Education, Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew and Botanic Gardens
Conservation International (2008),
both of the U.K. and contributes to the
underpinning knowledge required to
obtain the International Diploma Course
in Botanic Garden Education.
(BAOH211D) TURF210D Turfgrass
Establishment and Management
(2 credits)
This course teaches the knowledge
and skills required for successful
establishment, maintenance and
management of turfgrass for residential
and commercial gardens, industrial
sites, sporting facilities, parks
and roadways. Topics includes:
characteristics of turf grass cultivars and
species, identification and selection,
growth and development, method of

propagation and establishment, water
and nutrition management, disease, pest
and weed management, and mowing.
Cost of establishment and maintenance
is also included.
This course is aimed at individuals who
may seek employment as technical /
operation manager in landscaping and
the lawn care and maintenance.
(BAOH216D) URBF211D Urban
Forestry Principles II (3 credits)
Urban Forestry is essentially the
planning for and management of
urban green spaces. It is based on
the recognition that people need
trees for their many benefits and
that trees and other vegetation must
be managed to meet the needs of
people in urban settings. While Urban
Forestry Principles I focused on
developing technical competencies in
arboriculture and forest management,
this course concentrates on urban
green space planning and management.
The institutional framework (policy,
laws, regulations and organizational
arrangements) for urban forestry
management shall be explored in
some detail. Students shall be guided
through the process of the preparation
of an urban forest management plan,
including a cost/benefit analysis.

Topical issues affecting urban green
space management shall also be
explored through special topics
including green cities and climate
change.
Level 2 Term 3
(BAOH220D) OHCE210D Cooperative Education/Field Training
(10 credits)
This exercise provides opportunities
for students to work in the Horticulture
Industry where they will gain valuable
experience in living enterprises.
Employers will have the opportunity of
evaluating students and this might lead
to offers of permanent employment.
Students will also have the opportunity
to ascertain preferred areas for
employment.
Some degree of flexibility is allowed to
cater for unavailability of attachments.
On campus practical projects may be
substituted.
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Diploma in Visual
Communications
Design
This programme integrates state-of
the-art technologies to create visual
solutions in advertising, corporate
identity, illustration, publications,
packaging and web design.
The Diploma in Visual communications
Design is a combination of Coursework
and a senior project (a valuation of
skills and abilities) intended to produce
graduates that can be immediately
assimilated into industry. The Diploma
in Visual Communications Design is
offered as a two-year full time or three
year part-time programme.
Advertising Design: Print, Television
Corporate Identity Design: Identity marks
or logos, Stationery systems, Signage /
Environmental graphics
Editorial Design: Newspaper, Magazine,
Book, Brochure
Fabric Design
Greeting Card Design
Illustration
Package Design
Set Design
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Symbol & Pictograph Design

Web Design

Description
Credits
credits.
(CCCL110D) COMM110D
Communication and Life Skills for
Technicians (3 credits)
This course aims to provide a
foundation for employment and personal
development, as well as, a basis for
further study. It aims to develop the
learners communication skills by
diverse means: including writing and
speaking. It also introduces the learner
to a variety of techniques used for
obtaining, evaluating, processing and
presenting information. The subject
provides opportunity for developing key
skills in the application of number work:
communications; independent learning
and performance, and working in teams.
Admission Criteria
Either five (5) CXC Passes (Grades
1 or 2), or GCE O level passes, or
equivalent qualifications acceptable
to the University, to include English
Language, Mathematics and Art
In addition, a Portfolio submission
to demonstrate evidence of creative/
artistic aptitude, after which successful
candidates are selected for the Interview
stage of the evaluation process
Mature Student entry*
* An applicant who does not satisfy
Duration
Full-time: 2 years (daytime)
Part-time: 3 years (evenings)
(DMVC102D) MATH101D
Mathematics Foundation for Digital
Media (3 Credits)
This course will provide the student with
the mathematical tools that will enable
them to consolidate mathematical ability
beyond that previously studied at CXC
or Pre - University. The topics include:
Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Areas
and Volumes, Matrices and Vectors
and Indices and Logarithms. Structured
assignments and integrative projects
will facilitate application of concepts.
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(DMVC103D) DRAW110D Drawing
(General) (4 credits)
This foundation workshop explores
representation and composition of
the three dimensional environment
with an emphasis on observation and
accurate description of diverse subjects.
Familiarity with a wide variety of media
is encouraged.
(DMVC104D) SOFT110D Software
Tools I (3 credits)
The development of basic proficiency
in the following applications: page
construction and layout using both
QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign.
Image manipulation using Adobe
Photoshop, and drawing software using
Adobe Illustrator.
(ITFN101D) COMP110D Introduction
to Computer and Programming (3
credits)
to computer systems and structured
programming using the C++
programming language with emphasis
on proper program design. Topics
include program development, use of a
development environment, data types,
selection statements, repetition and loop
statements. An introduction to the use of
spreadsheets is also included.

Description
(Figure) (3 credits)
An analysis of the human body in terms
of visual and structural constructs how
the figure moves and exists in space
is the vehicle selected for establishing
strong freehand rendering skills.
(DMVC107D) BDSN110D Basic
Design (4 credits)
A number of interrelated components
which initiate an investigation into
the articulation, manipulation and
organisation of shape, form and colour
through basic interpretative exercises
in two and three dimensions, thereby
stimulating further inquiry.
Tools II (3 credits)
The development of intermediate
proficiency in the following applications:
page construction and layout using
both QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign.
Adobe Illustrator.
(DMVC109D) HIST110D History of

Art (3 credits)
This involves the awareness of inherited
artistic traditions and accomplishments
that provide the essential basis for
continuing high levels of creativity in the
present. A comprehensive introduction
to the works of art created by human
societies in wide ranging periods and
cultures are covered.
(DMVC110D) COMD110D
Communication Design I (1 credit)
The creative process is explored and a
general methodology for solving design
problems is developed. Emphasis is
on visualisation and the evolution of
creative strategies and solutions for
optimum visual communication.
Description
(DMVC111D) SAFE110D Introduction
to Health and Safety Hazards and
Laws (3 credits)
and skills to anticipate, identify, and
evaluate safety hazards; interpret
existing safety and health laws and
regulations; recommend appropriate
controls and safe operating procedures
to eliminate or reduce risk of injury and
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illness of workers or damage to property
and or the environment.
(DMVC112D) GRAP210D Graphic
Reproduction (3 credits)
The focus is on developing competence
in the preparation techniques of
mechanicals for reproduction, and a
fundamental understanding of printing
technology.
(DMVC113D) COMD111D
Communication Design II (3 credits)
The process of visualisation, the
evolution of creative strategies, and
the development of solutions for
optimum visual communication, which
was initiated in VIS 151 is continued.
Attention is focused on applied
problems in all-media advertising
design and other areas of contemporary
marketing communications design.
(Advance Figure) (3 credits)
Further analysis of the human body in
terms of visual and structural constructs,
how the figure moves and exists in
space is expanded. The models poses
always begin simple, increasing in
complexity as skill and understanding
develops. The focus then shifts to the
total space of the page, the model within
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that space, and the relationship of one

figure to the other.
Prerequisite: Drawing (Figure) 110D
(DMVC115D) ILLU210D Illustration I
(3 credits)
This introductory course explores the
use of shape, colour and composition
to communicate an essential attitude.
Conceptual thinking and the creation
of original and personal solutions
employing diverse techniques and
media is encouraged.
Description
(DMVC201D) COMD210D
Communication Design III (3 credits)
This course introduces the essentials
of dimensional construction while
simultaneously integrating many
design principles and disciplines. The
imaginative use of materials and surface
graphic are encouraged. Discussions
with regard to marketing and production
problems are explored.
(DMVC202D) MKTG210D Principles
of Marketing (6 credits)
This is an introductory marketing
course. A realistic examination of how
marketing is practiced in business today
will be stressed throughout. The basic

approach is to view marketing as a
total system of business action and not
simply as understanding an assortment
of fragmented functions. This course
will place emphasis on the importance
of understanding the customer and
meeting his/her needs.
(DMVC203D) ILLU211D Illustration II
(3 credits)
This course is directed towards the
art of making pictures for the purpose
of communicating information and
ideas. Illustration images are inherently
figurative, so drawing and painting from
life and mind are a major component of
study.
Class sessions alternate between
working in drawing/painting studio
workshops and critiques of assignments.
Tools III (4 credits)
The development of advance proficiency
in the following applications: page
construction and layout using both
QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign.
Adobe Illustrator
Prerequisite: Software Tools II
Diploma
Programmes
(DMVC205D) TYPO110D Typography
(3 credits)
The history and techniques of letterform
development are introduced in
conjunction with an investigation into
the role of type forms as a basic element
of graphic communication; principles
and practice of type composition, and
the aesthetic and psychological aspects
of typography are explored.
Description
(DMVC206D) COMD211D
Communication Design IV (4 credits)
This course begins to prepare
students for the professional world
through advance study of concept
and implementation for advertising
campaigns, large and small, and
review the role of marketing in
advertising from concept to final
production. Continued emphasis is
placed on conceptualisation, graphic
imagery, aesthetics, and symbolism for
communication and the development
of personal expression and preparation
towards a portfolio.
Prerequisites: Communication Design,
D 110, D 111, and D 210.
(DMVC207D) DDSN210D Digital

Studio Design I (4 credits)
This course is designed to teach the
student how to construct and maintain
web pages on an existing web site and
how to build a web site from scratch.
Using XHTML (Extended Hyper Text
Mark-up Language), together with
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) the
student will learn XHTML programming,
beginning with basic coding for web
pages, and advancing to more complex
coding. Students will also be exposed to
ICC Colour Management in Photoshop.
(DMVC208D) EDSN210D Editorial
Design (4 credits)
This course provides the fundamental or
basic principles of effective newspaper
and magazine design as well as the
design and production of books,
catalogues, direct mail pieces and sales
brochures.
Prerequisite: Communication Design I
and II
(DMVC209D) PHOT210D
Photography I (3 credits)
Photography is an important tool
for designers and/or illustrators.
aesthetics and techniques of black
and white photography, including dark
room procedures with an emphasis on

printing and enlarging. This is further
enhanced by digital photographic
production. The goal is to teach the
student many of the basic concepts
necessary for successful use of the
computer as a graphic tool.
Description
(DMVC210D) DDSN211D Digital
Studio Design II (4 credits)
This course uses Macromedia
Dreamweaver MX 2004 to create and
manage Web Sites, and Macromedia
Flash MX 2004 to add animations and
interactivity to Web Pages.
Prerequisite: Digital Studio Design I
(DMVC211D) PROJ224D Portfolio
Project (Senior Project) (12 credits)
This course is concerned with building
a Visual Communication designers
portfolio and giving students the
awareness of the crucial role the
portfolio plays in career development.
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Diploma
Programmes
Diploma in
Forestry
Forestry is the management of forest
lands for the continuous production of
goods and services. The field of forestry
encompasses timber production,
biodiversity protection, climate change
mitigation through carbon sequestration,
watershed management, pollution
abatement, shelter for wildlife, park
management and recreation.
The Forestry Programme has been in
existence since 1968 and aims to
1. provide training in management and
conservation of the forest, wildlife
and the environment for nationals of
Trinidad and Tobago and other
Eastern Caribbean States for
technical and mid-management
positions in
forestry.
2. To prepare students for seamless
transition into a University
programme to pursue the Bachelor
of Science Degree in Forestry.
3. To provide an alternative route for
students to matriculate for university
education in the environmental and
other fields.
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Potential Careers
Graduates are equipped with
the knowledge and skills to gain
employment with the Government,
NGOs, and to be entrepreneurs.
The graduates obtain employment in:
1. Government
- The Forestry Divisions in the
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
(Ministry of Agriculture, Land and
Marine Resources) as well as the
Caribbean as Forestry Officers
(Forester I).
- The Department of Natural
Resources, Tobago House of
Assembly as forestry officers
(Forester I). \
- The National Reforestation and
Watershed Rehabilitation Project
in Trinidad and Tobago as field
officers.
2. Non Governmental Organizations
(NGOs)
- The Asa Wright Nature Centre.
- The Wild Fowl Trust.
- The Chaguaramus Development
Authority.
- Graduates are employed as
Managers/Tour Guides/Education
Officers.
3. Opportunities are also available for

entrepreneurship in areas such as:
- Nursery production,
- Wildlife management.
Christmas tree production.
In addition, graduates gain entry in to
other programmes at the University
of the West Indies, for example, BSc.
Agriculture (General), BSc. Farm
Business Management and the BSc. in
Environmental and Natural Resources
Management.
Credits
minimum of 96 credits with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
Admission Criteria
1. Passes in at least five (5) subjects
(Grades I or II and from 1998,
Grade III) or GCE O Levels. These
must include Mathematics, English
Language, Chemistry and Physics;
(Specifically, for the Diploma in
Forestry, in addition to Mathematics
and English Language, a Science
Subject (not Health Science nor
Human and Social Biology) is
requested. Agricultural Science is
considered as a Science subject.
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(Agriculture Science, double award,
is considered as two subjects)
OR
1. Completion of the Pre-University
Programme (formerly PreEngineering Programme) with
50% in ALL attempted subject areas
OR
2. Equivalent Qualifications will also
be considered. Applicants will be
assessed by the UTT Programme
Head as possessing the equivalent
qualification for entry into the
programme.
Course Descriptors
Level 1 Term 1
(3 credit points)
variety of fertilisers, biocides, food

Algebra (3 credits)
to calculus.
(BACC102D) COMM111D
while learning through experience,
to operate effectively in a group.

enterprise. This course is essential for
individuals who may seek employment
as technical / operation manager of a
horticultural business enterprise such as
plant nursery, landscaping company etc.
(BAFO104D) FORS110D General
Forestry (3 credits)
This course introduces forestry,
basic forest science and relevant
basic general scientific principles to
the trainee, just starting a Forestry
programme. The major course
components include Ecology, Forest
Structure and Physiognomy, Forest
Classification (both worldwide and
specifically to Trinidad and Tobago),
and basic forest utilisation. These are
sufficient prerequisites for other forestry
science discipline courses.
(BACC106D) MIEC110D
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economy.

regulators.
PREREQUISITES:- PLBL111D - Plant
Biology

Biology (2 credits)
to plant systems.
(BAFO101D) DEDR110D Dendrology

(3 credits)
This course has been designed to
develop the trainees familiarity with the
systematic grouping and identification
of forest plants. Emphasis will be placed
on the classification, nomenclature and
identification of a minimum of thirty
forest species that contribute to the
wildlife food chain, the aesthetics and
the range of commercial enterprises.
The course will also focus on the
interaction of man and plants, the
relative abundance and availability of the
plants and the ways people of a culture
relate to them. The course will also
include a component that addresses the
collection, preservation and cataloguing
of plants of parts of plants for the
schools herbarium.
PREREQUISITE:- PLBL111D Plant
Biology
(BAFO103D) FOPR110D Forest

Practices (5 credits)
the students appreciation and
understanding of the basic forestry
practices and techniques used in
the field by a Forest Officer. It is a
practically oriented course.
Level 1 Term 2
(BAAG104D) ANPP110D Anatomy
and Physiology of Plants (2 credits)
of plants including, arrangement
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(BAFO102D) FOMN110D Forest

Mensuration (3 credits)
The course introduces students to
the exercises of conducting linear
measurements and cubic determination

of standing and felled timber, and
conversion of timber to lumber
estimates.
Students are to become proficient in
using the correct procedures in the
use of instruments used to measure
standing and felled timber.
PREREQUISITE:- MATH114D College
Algebra
(BAFO105D) FOSV110D Forest
Surveying (2 credits)
This course focuses on the basic
aspects of cadastral topographical and
engineering surveying as it relates
to forest surveying. It is designed to
provide explanations of the theoretical
and practical concepts, aims and
potential, as well as the environmental,
social and economic aspect of forest
surveying. The course will explain and
illustrate the use of surveying equipment
and its practical role in preventing and
enhancing any adverse impact and the
proper maintenance of the environment
PREREQUISITE:- MATH114D College
Algebra
a general understanding of genetics,
Diploma
Programmes
including: mitosis and meiosis,
sex-influenced inheritance; Population
Hardy-Weinberg law.
(BAFO107D) URFO110D Urban
Forestry (2 credits)
Students will be exposed to the concept
of urban forestry and its role and
function in the urban environment. This
course emphasises that proper care is
essential for maintaining and improving
the health of existing trees and planning
for future growth in our urban forests.
Students will also be exposed to
different tree maintenance activities,
including mulching, watering, pruning,
fertilising, disease and pest control, tree
conflict and tree removal. This course
provides the scientific, technical and
practical information needed to work
with communities on urban forestry
(BAFO108D) WTEC110D Wood
Technology (3 credits)
This course focuses on basic,
theoretical & practical aspects of wood
technology. It covers the characteristics

of wood, its physical, chemical and
mechanical properties, processes such
as saw milling, lumber drying, pulp
and paper, veneer, plywood, panels as
well as secondary forest products such
as furniture, raw wood materials for
dendroenergy.
PREREQUISITES:- PLBL111D Plant
Biology, ANPP Anatomy and Physiology
of plants, DEDR110D Dendrology.
(BAFO106D) SILV110D Silviculture (3
credits)
The course focuses on the basic
aspects of the tree growth, forest stand
development and manipulation based
upon the silvics of selected tree species
of importance in the forests of the
Caribbean, Northern South America and
Central America
PREREQUISITES:- FORS110D
General Forestry, FOMN110D Forest
Mensuration, PLBL111D Plant Biology,
ANPP110D Anatomy and Physiology of
Plants and DEDR110D Dendrology

PREREQUISITES:- MATH114D - College
Algebra
and Fertilizer Technology (2 credits)
soil nutrient status. Fertiliser types,
classification in the Caribbean
PREREQUISITES:- MATH114D College
Algebra; (BACC101D) CHEM111D
Chemistry
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Level 2 Term 1
(BAFO201D) AGFO210D Agroforestry
(2 credits)
In this course students will learn
how forest trees, agriculture and
communities can be combined in
sustainably managed farms, forests
and landscapes. It gives students a
practical working knowledge of land
use management while emphasising an
ecological approach to agriculture.
PREREQUISITES:- Successful
completion of the first year of the
programme
(BAFO207D) GISR210D Geographic
Information Systems and Remote
Sensing (3 credits).
to Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and Remote Sensing, and their
potential for resource management
and environmental protection.
GIS is particularly relevant to the
field of resource management and
environmental protection because
of its powerful analytic tools for data
capture, analysis and display. GIS and
Remote Sensing is steadily growing in
importance, and some exposure to them
will be a definite asset to the forester
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(BAFO209D) NCPM210D Nature

Conservation and Protected Areas
This section introduces students to
the broader environments associated
with forestry. It seeks to develop
within students, an appreciation for the
importance of biological diversity and
other natural resources. It also draws
attention to the threats and constraints to
conservation as well as anthropogenic
impacts on those resources. Students
are then able to explore approaches for
the management and conservation of the
environment.
programme
(BAAG211D) PPNM210D
Plant Propagation and Nursery
The course provides an introduction to
nursery production, plant propagation
and protected crop production systems.
The nursery production element
discusses propagation, site selection
and preparation, and basic nursery
management. The plant propagation
component covers the principles
and practices in the propagation of
plants and seed technology including
buildings, equipments and supplies
used in propagation. The protected

crop production systems focuses on
greenhouse systems with emphasis on
structures, environmental control, root
media, irrigation and fertilisation, and
pest control, in relation to requirements
for plant growth and crop production.
PREREQUISITES:- ANPP110
D-Anatomy and Physiology of Plants
(BAFO212D) WMGT210D Wildlife
This course introduces the trainee to
the principles of Wildlife Management
from a sustained yield perspective.
It will provide the trainee with a
comprehensive understanding of the
methods and procedures employed
by Wildlife Managers in caring and
managing wildlife resource within the
broad framework of general ecology and
Forest Resources Management
completion of the course FORS110D
General Forestry.
(BAFO225D) PROJ220D Final Year
Project (5 credits)
This course is offered in the Final Year
of the Diploma in Forestry Programme.
Each student is required to undertake a
Final Year Project under the supervision
of a faculty member. The Final Year
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Programmes
Project is usually an approved research
exercise on which an analytical report
paper must be prepared, submitted and
presented. In special circumstances, a
project may be approved that is based
solely on data collection and analysis
or some other non-research activity.
Students select or are assigned a topic.
The final year project gives students
the opportunity to develop research
skills in Forestry that involve designing,
conducting, analyzing and writing a
research project
PREREQUISITES:- STAT110D Statistics
and Research Methods, COMM111D
Communications
Level 2 Term 2
(BAFO202D) AQUA210D Aquaculture
(2 credits)
management. Students will develop
knowledge and skills on production
technologies and management practices
in aquaculture, production systems
(BAFO203D) EMHR210D
Ergonomics, Forest Machinery,
Harvesting and Roads (4 credits)
The most important tangible output of
the forests is timber. Harvesting of this
resource is in general a destructive
pursuit that can endanger human life
and limb. In this era of consciousness
about the concept of sustainable
development the necessity to exercise
precautions aimed at mitigating impacts
cannot be over emphasised. This course
seeks to introduce potential Forest
Resource Managers to the knowledge
and skills required to make informed
decisions regarding operations related
to the harvesting of timber. The content
of this course reflects the intricate
connections among people, machines,
natural resources and the environment.
Specifically, this course emphasizes
the procedure involved in developing a
culture of safety in the field of Forestry.
It also equips the Resource Manager
with a clear understanding, working
knowledge and appropriate skills
required to successfully plan, supervise,
monitor, and evaluate all operations
related to the harvesting of timber.
Forestry programme
(BAFO208D) FPLA210D Forest

Policy, Law and Administration (4
credits)
The course focuses on the general
basic aspects of the administration
and management in the workplace
and specifically in forest enterprises.
It covers the major management
processes such as planning, organizing,
leading and controlling, in order to
effectively accomplish the major goals
and objectives established by forest
entrepreneurs. The role of leadership
is emphasised in several stages of
the administration process. Finally,
the importance of maintaining good
industrial relations is discussed. In
addition, the course introduces students
to the statutes and legislation pertinent
to forestry practices. It provides them
with an understanding of the function
of forest officers in law enforcement. It
also exposes the future foresters to court
procedures they may have to participate
in.
Prerequisites- Successful completion of
the first year of the programme
(BAFO206D) FOPT210D Forest
The course introduces to the student
the basic science of fire, suppression
and prevention, appraisal of damage
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Programmes
caused by fire, fire impacts, and fire
as a management tool along with the
legislation governing the lighting of
fires during the fire season. Students
will also be exposed to the preparation
of a fire management plan. The course
is primarily aimed at protecting the
forested areas from loss by fires and the
environmental degradation occurring
afterwards. Students will be introduced
to methods of forest fire prevention,
methods of forest/brush fire suppression
with special attention to the safety of the
fire fighters and tools.
programme
(BAFO206D) FOPT210D Entomology
and Pathology (3 credits)
This is an intensive course comprising
Forest Entomology and Forest Pathology
in the context of practical forest
protection principles employed in a
tropical forest ecosystem. Fire is also
utilised as an economic ecological
management device.
Forest managers are constantly faced
with potentially local and or invasive
destructive factors that can cause
economic damage to forest trees and
their products; or that kill the trees.
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These factors include insects, various

pathogens and fire.
First, the concepts of a stable forest
ecosystem is introduced to determine
the valid use of the terms- pests
as populations, and disease as
dysfunctions at the cellular level.
Secondly, fundamental knowledge
of entomology becomes applicable
in order for students to identify the
generally important insect families
and their taxonomy, learn the concepts
of integrated management and relate
intelligently to any modern control
tactics. The course also requires the
student to make a small collection of
100 well-curated insect specimens,
keep a log book about their habits,
behaviour and economic impact on
forestry. Thirdly, the forest manager is
provided with information and practical
applications of the general aspects of
plant pathology as it pertains to forest
trees and their products and to urban
tree associations.
The major tropical tree diseases,
their pathogenesis and control, and
the deterioration of wood and wood
products are introduced. Disease
diagnoses, their epidemiology and
aetiological nature; the ecology and
dissemination of disease-causing
agents and the economic impact

on forest and urban resources are
discussed. Finally, the effects of
fire-climaxes on disease and pest
frequencies are analysed. A collection
of various plant symptoms and sign of
diseases is mandatory from local forest
associations.
(BAFO213D) WSMG210D Watershed
This course focuses on the basic
aspects of watershed management.
It exposes the student to the basic
principles of hydrology such as
watershed characteristics, components
of the hydrologic cycle, stream flow,
surface water, ground water, and
the use of hydrologic instruments.
The course will explain river channel
characteristics, water supply
development, and water quality
problems and solutions. Emphasis will
also be placed on land use planning,
Best Management Practices (BMP) for
special management zones, and land
disturbance activities. The student will
also be exposed to the basic concepts
of a watershed plan, and the monitoring
networks associated with water
resources technology.
PREREQUISITES:- SOIL112D Soil
Science, SILV110D Silviculture
Diploma
Programmes
Level 2 Term 3
(BAFO220D) FLDT210D Field Training
(6 credits)
All students pursuing the Diploma in
Forestry participate in the Field Training
Programme (FTP). It is a practical
course with a total duration of six
weeks. It provides the student with the
opportunity to gain a closer insight into
potential future work areas.
Forestry Programme.
(BAFO204D) ENTP210D
Entrepreneurship (2 credits)
PREREQUISITES:- MIEC110D Microeconomics
(BAFO205D) FMGT210D Forest

This course provides the opportunity
to develop the capacity within the
participants to make Forest Management
decisions. The inculcation of the art of
solving both social and environmental
problems is promoted with the exposure
to established concepts and principles
that are reinforced by sound field
procedures and practices. The content
of this course reflects the ethos that
in the field of forest management
people are equally important as trees.
High emphasis is placed on the social
dimension of the Forestry. The concept
of sustainable resource management
in the context of a changing global
environment is a key feature of this
course. The commitments to the
adherence to the tenets of international
conventions are therefore accentuated.
Another extremely important aspect of
this course is developing the skill of
evaluating the economic significance of
forest resource enterprises. Ultimately,
the participant is expected to be
able to synthesize all aspects of the
Forestry learning experiences into a
workable Forest Management Plan for a
designated area.
forestry programme.
Artist Diploma in
Music (Western
Classical)
The Artist Diploma in Music (Western
Classical) is offered as full-time two
(2) year or a three (3) year part-time
programme. This programme provides
artistic enrichment and training in
musical literacy and skill while in a
creative and intellectually stimulating
environment. Students are exposed
to the art of performance through
instruction in principal applied study
with specialisations in voice, piano, or
an instrument, music theory, sightreading and ear-training and ensemble
performance. Seminar classes,
designed to impart knowledge about the
attributes of an artist and the psychology
of music performance(s), are included
in the curriculum. Mentoring, through
all levels of academia, is encouraged
at APA and students are empowered to
maintain their musical responsibilities
in the community and their professional
lives.
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Opportunities
Graduates of the Artist Diploma in Music
will gain employment in the following
areas:
- Assistant Directors for Orchestras and
Choral Ensembles
- Singers and Instrumentalists for
Orchestras and Choral Ensembles
- Private Studio Teachers
- Recitalists
- Main stage Concerts
- Assisting Production Staff for Main
Stage Performances
- Recording Studios
Programme Credits
of 2.0.
Admissions Criteria - Artist Diploma
in Music (Western Classical)
- Two passes at GCE Advanced Level
or CAPE I and II and passes in a
minimum of three CXC subjects; OR
- General Proficiency Level or
equivalent GCE O Level including
either CXC grades 1, 2 or 3 or
Grade A, B or C in mathematics and
English; OR
- Passes in a minimum of five CXC
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General Proficiency Level or

equivalent GCE O Level including
CXC Grade 1, 2 or 3 or GCE Grade
Level A, B or C in mathematics and
English Language.
Perform two selections for the audition,
and participate in an interview with the
faculty.
Admission by Mentorship
In keeping with UTTs commitment to
provide opportunities and supportive
services to students who do not meet
traditional admissions criteria, the
Academy will offer Admission with
Mentorship to selected students.
Beyond secondary school performance
records, the Academy for the Performing
Arts will consider artistic talent, activity
and accomplishment, leadership,
potential, personal commitment and
goal orientation.
For admission by mentorship students
must, in addition to the undergraduate
admissions application:
- Submit an autobiographical letter
that addresses special talents and
significant artistic activity
- Three letters of recommendation from
industry professionals
- Meet with faculty of specific
discipline for a personal evaluative

interview
- Sign all agreements and official
acceptance papers
Courses and Description
TERM 1
PRAI100D Principal Applied

Instrument I (3 credits)
MUTH102D Music Theory I (3 credits)
MUSE104D Sight-Reading and Ear-

Training I (3 credits)
ENSP106D Ensemble Performance I

(3 credits)
PSMU108D Seminar: Psychology of

Music Performance

(3 credits)
TERM 2
PRAV101D

PRAP101D

PRAI101D

MUTH103D

MUSE105D

ENSP107D

MUPS109D

Principal Applied Voice II

(3 credits)
Principal Applied Piano II
(3 credits)
Principal Applied
Instrument II (3 credits)
Music Theory II (3
credits)
Sight-Reading and Ear-
Training II (3 credits)
Ensemble Performance II
(3 credits)
Performance Seminar I
(2 credits)
Diploma
Programmes
FLMU111D

TERM 3
MUPR110D

ISMR112D

Foreign Languages for

Musicians (2 credits)
Music Production I
(4 credits)
Independent Study in
Music Research (2
credits)
Year 1 Term 1
(PAMU100D) PRAV100D Principal
Applied Voice I (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Voice I is a course that
explores the art and science of singing
through fundamental technical methods,
repertoire, and pedagogical studies.
Students receive individual and group
training though a symbiotic, artistic
relationship with the principal applied
teacher who also functions as a mentor
throughout the academic programme.
This course examines breath
management by means of the appoggio
nasal inhalation. The repertoire for
developing the voice and musicianship
is chosen on the basis of the vocal Fach,
and includes study of four selections
chosen from various musical periods.
Singers will study Italian, Latin, and
English art songs.
(PRAP100D) Principal Applied Piano I

(3 Credits)
Principal Applied Piano I is a course that
explores the art and science of playing
the piano, and ensures understanding of
the fundamentals of piano performance.
Students receive individual and group
training though a symbiotic, artistic
relationship with the principal applied
teacher, who also functions as a mentor
throughout the academic programme.
Techniques for attack and release of the
key, and achieving leverage and fulcrum
are studied and applied to repertoire
for developing pianists. Four selections
chosen from various musical styles are
assigned for study.
(PRAI100D) Principal Applied
Instrument I (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Instrument I is a
course that explores the art and science
of instrumental performance through
technical methods, repertoire, and
instrumental pedagogy. Students
receive individual training through a
symbiotic, artistic relationship with
the principal applied teacher who also
functions as a mentor throughout the
academic programme. This course
examines the functional components
of the instrument. Emphasis is placed
upon increasing technical proficiency
through a series of individually

prescribed technical methods, scales
and intervals. Instrumentalists develop
legato style and overall musicianship,
while improving the tone quality and
expanding the range. The repertoire for
instrumentalists includes four selections
chosen from various musical styles.
(PAMW102D) MUTH102D Music
Theory I (3 Credits)
Music Theory I imparts basic knowledge
in the elements of music and the
theoretical arts. The course teaches the
Grand staff and visual recognition and
notation of intervals, signs, symbols,
simple meters, rhythms, and triads. An
introduction to the whole and halfstep system for designating intervals
is studied, as well as the differences
between chromaticism and diatonicism.
Students examine the elements through
application of analytical approaches
using selected music scores chosen
from the vocal and instrumental genres.
PREREQUISITE: None. Students who
register for this class must also register
for MUSE104D Sight Reading and EarTraining, in the same term.
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(PAMW104D) MUSE104D SightReading and Ear-Training I (3 Credits)
Sight-Reading and Ear-Training I is a
curriculum that improves ability to read
music scores at sight through the study
of intervals, triads, simple meters, and
rhythms. The course involves practical
application of the solfge system, and
reinforces aural comprehension for
the elements of tonal music learned
in Music Theory I. Study of the Kodly
method, a music education method for
developing music literacy using hand
signs as visual aids for singing intervals
and melodic phrases, is taught in this
class. Scores are used to reinforce
reading and hearing music.
PREREQUISITE: None. Students who
register for this class must also register
for MUTH102D Music Theory I in the
same term.
(PAMW106D) ENSP106D Ensemble
Performance I (3 Credits)
Ensemble Performance I forms an
integral part of training for musicians.
This course promotes the development
of ensemble performing skills, and
provides training in intonation, rhythmic
precision, and balance and blend.
Ensembles are offered in vocal, choral,
and instrumental music and are open to
non-music majors with consent of the
instructor.
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(PAMW108D) PSMU108D Seminar:

Psychology of Music Performance (3
Credits)
Seminar: Psychology of Music
Performance benefits the developing
musician by understanding how to can
gain control of mental thoughts and
inner dialogue. This course delves
into the relationship between cognitive
thought and management of tasks
that develop performance skills. This
course explores ways to gain freedom
from performance anxiety, and how
to develop conscious and habitual
practice, and life skills for musicians.
Year 1 Term 2
Applied Voice II (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Voice II is a
continuation of Principal Applied Voice
I, and explores vocal performance
through study of technical methods
and repertoire. This course examines
the external anatomical components of
the larynx and resonance properties of
vowels. Singers develop legato style,
dynamic control, and agility, while
improving their tone quality. Continued
study of the appoggio develops breath
management. The repertoire for singers
is chosen on the basis of the vocal
Fach, and includes four selections

chosen from various musical periods.
Singers perform Italian, Latin and
English art songs, and French Mlodie
is introduced into the repertoire.
PREREQUISITE: PRAV100D
(PRAP101D) Principal Applied Piano
II (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Piano II is a
continuation of Principal Applied Piano
I, and provides technical methods to
improve ability to perform repertoire
composed for the piano. Piano
pedagogy is instructed through assigned
readings which reinforce learning and
knowledge, and assigned repertoire is
for developing pianists. Pianists develop
dynamic control, fingering, and agility,
while improving their tone quality. Four
selections chosen from compositions
from various musical periods and styles
of contrasting style are performed
during the course of study.
PREREQUISITE: PRAP100D
(PAMW101D) PRAI101D Principal
Applied Instrument II (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Instrument II is a
continuation of Principal Applied
Instrument I, and explores instrumental
performance through study of technical
methods and repertoire. Instrumentalists
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develop dynamic control, and agility,
while improving the quality of the tone.
Techniques for bowing, fingering,
embouchure and stick methods are
learned, as applicable to the instrument.
The repertoire for instrumentalists
includes four selections chosen from
various musical periods and a range of
styles.
PREREQUISITE: PRAI100D
(PAMW103D) MUTH103D Music
Theory II (3 Credits)
A continuation of MUTH102D, Music
Theory II examines the theoretical
elements of music for comprehension
of compound intervals, compound
rhythms, and notation. This course
teaches the use of non-chord tones,
2:1 species counterpoint, diatonic
and seventh chords, and basic formal
structure. Analysis of harmonic function
with respect to tonality is studied using
manuscript paper, and examples of
vocal and instrumental music genres.
Music terminology for theory is studied
to learn and understand the theoretical
arts.
PREREQUISITE: MUTH102D. Students
who register for this class must also
register for MUSE105D Sight Reading
and Ear-Training II in the same term.
(PAMW105D) MUSE105D SightReading and Ear-Training II (3

Credits)
Sight-Reading and Ear-Training II is
a continuation of Sight-Reading and
Ear-Training I, and provides training
in melodic and harmonic elements of
music. This course aids development
of the inner musical ear for perceiving
compound intervals, second chords,
compound meters, and syncopation.
Dictation and transcription consists of
learning the method for writing phrases
four to eight measures in length.
Music scores are used as resources
for developing sight-reading and eartraining.
PREREQUISITE: MUSE103D. Students
who register for this class must also
register for MUTH104D Music Theory II,
in the same term.
(PAMU107D) ENSP107D Ensemble
Performance II (3 Credits)
Ensemble Performance II is a
continuation of Ensemble Performance
I, and is essentially a study of
performance practices appropriate
for developing ensembles. The ability
to follow the musical directions of
the ensemble director and appointed
section leaders are valuable skills
taught in this class. Performing in
an ensemble increases the ability to

be focused and attentive during long
rehearsals, and develop interpersonal
skills and collegial behavior. Ensembles
are offered in vocal, choral, and
instrumental music and are open to
instructor.
PREREQUISITE: ENSP106D
(PAMU109D) MUPS109D
Performance Seminar I (2 Credits)
Performance Seminar is a forum
where students and teachers convene
to perform, learn concepts related to
music performance, and increase their
knowledge of composers compositions
and writing style. This course imparts
information about stage deportment,
acknowledging applause, and how
to engage the audience through the
performers interpretation of the
music. The flexible format allows for
one session each month in the studio
repertoire class, during which the
Principal Applied teachers and students
in each specialisation prepare for
the student-recital. Two sessions are
held for student-recital performances,
and faculty guest artists, to perform
and hold open-floor discussions on
genre-specific global topics in music,
and sharing information for all music
students.
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(PAMW111D) FLMU111D Foreign
Languages for Musicians (2 Credits)
Foreign Languages for Musicians
is a course that enables students to
improve pronunciation, articulation,
and comprehension of music terms,
composers names and geographical
regions where classical music has
flourished. Students will transcribe
and translate foreign words and
phrases as they occur in music scores
and readings, with the aid of the
International Phonetics Alphabet.
English and foreign words and
terminology which are associated by
similarities of sound or spelling in
more than one language, known as
cognates, will be studied to increase
understanding of foreign terms, and
vocabulary for classical musicians.
Year 1 Term 3
(PAMU110D) MUPR110D Music
Production I (4 Credits)
Collaboration and team-work are skills
needed for every successful venture
in mounting a work for the main stage.
Music Production I provides instruction
in implementing a production from its
conception to final performance. Main
stage productions are presented in a
series of task-oriented procedures,
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beginning with obtaining production

rights and royalties, providing music
scores, arranging and announcing
auditions, to the final performance.
Interactive lectures are supported
by handouts with definitions and
descriptions for stage directions,
call-backs, stagger-through, dressrehearsals, tech week, and tear-down
are studied in order to understand the
process at each stage of the production.
PREREQUISITE: None. This course is
open to non-music majors with consent
of the instructor.
(PAMU112D) ISMR112D Independent
Study in Music Research (2 Credits)
Independent Study in Music Research
imparts a methodical approach
for research and writing related to
music topics. The course provides
information on how to acquire and
verify information, as a basis for
creating programme notes reflecting
the musical and historical background,
dedications, for their assigned repertoire
in Principal Applied study. Organisation
of information is taught using
brainstorming techniques, creating an
outline, and producing rough and final
drafts. Internet websites and resources
that support music research are
provided in this study.
Year 2 Term 1
Applied Voice III (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Voice III builds
upon the voco-technical foundation
established in the first year of study,
and explores resonance in singing.
Developing resonance by making
adjustments in the soft palate, tongue,
lips and jaw is studied to learn how
to create a balanced and free tone
quality. Resonance hunting is executed
using the assigned repertoire, and
increases amplification of the voice.
Knowledge about phonation is acquired
through study of the intralaryngeal
function, abduction and adduction. This
courses expands the vocal range using
melismatic vocalises and breathing
techniques to to acquire a range of
dynamics. The repertoire for singers
is chosen on the basis of the vocal
Fach, to include four new selections
chosen from various musical periods
in German, Italian, French, Latin, and
English.
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(PRAP200D) Principal Applied Piano
III (3 Credits)
The second level of Principal Applied
Piano builds upon the foundation
established in year one, and is
devoted mainly to enabling students to
discuss with the instructor aspects of
coordination and technical problems
involved in the process of music
preparation. Knowledge of the composer
and his compositional style as
represented in the assigned repertoire
is emphasised in this level of study.
The student and the instructor will work
to build a higher level of technical
coordination, and a more accurate
response to the indications of the
musical score.
(PAMU200D) PRAI200D Principal
Applied Instrument III (3 Credits)
Applied Instrument III builds upon
the musical and technical foundation
established in prior study, and is
devoted mainly to enabling students to
identify and solve technical problems
involved in the process of music
preparation. Knowledge of the musicohistorical background of the repertoire
is taught in this course, and student
and the instructor work to build a
higher level of technical coordination,
and a more accurate response to

the indications of the musical score.
A minimum of four selections in
contrasting style, chosen from several
historical periods, will be added to the
current repertoire for performance.
(PAMW202D) MUSC202D Music
Coaching or Elective (2 Credits)
Music Coaching is an elective course
that provides practical support for
performers, and is designed to aid
developing musical artists to prepare for
Music Festival, public performances,
and the Recital. Coaching assists
musicians to perform by identifying
and focusing upon specific music
goals, using memorisation techniques,
and working in collaboration with the
Coach to assure accurate musical
literacy throughout the score. This
course of study supports creativity and
musicianship, and an understanding of
the aesthetics of music with respect to
phrasing, dynamics, style, and the range
of expressive possibilities inherent in
the score.
Prerequisite: None. Consent of the
Principal Applied teacher and Music
Coach in the area of specialization.
(PAMU204D) MUPS204D
Performance Seminar II (2 Credits)
Performance Seminar provides
opportunities for students to perform in
the presence of their peers and music
faculty. Students and teachers share
information in open-floor discussions,
debate issues related to music
performance, and discover holistic
approaches to managing the many tasks
to be accomplished in preparation for
performance. The flexible format allows
for one session each month in the
studio repertoire class with the Principal
Applied teachers and students in each
specialisation, and two sessions where
all students and faculty perform and
explore the musical arts. Performance
seminars may feature visiting artists
who will share their experiences and
provide professional information that
supports live performances in music.
Performance III (2 Credits)
Ensemble Performance III aids
in developing music literacy and
understanding musical style and
performance from a historical
perspective. Collaboration, teamwork
and responsiveness to leadership are
attributes of an ensemble player, which
are learned in this course. This course
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imparts an understanding of music
through experience with a wide range
of repertoire. Ensembles are offered in
vocal, choral, and instrumental music
and are open to non-music majors with
consent of the instructor.
PREREQUISITE: ENSP107D
(PAMU208D) MTEC208D Introduction
to Music Technology or Elective (3)
Elective (2)
Introduction to Music Technology is
a course that provides the knowledge
and skills necessary for students of the
Academys various Music Programmes
to incorporate the use of music
technology in performance. Knowledge
of this is essential for a good musical
presentation. The use of microphones,
mixers, loudspeakers and music
software will be taught in this course.
Year 2 Term 2
(PRAV201D) Principal Applied Voice
IV (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Voice IV is a
continuation of Principal Applied Voice
III. Interpretation and the expression
of emotion is focused upon in the
lesson, as well as the continuing
effort to increase technical ability and
physical stamina. Vocal hygiene, diet
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and rest, and the impact of emotional

stress are discussed to provide an
understanding of factors that impact
performance. This course defines and
examines registration and its relation to
anatomical components in the voice.
The repertoire for singers is chosen
on the basis of the vocal Fach, and
includes four new selections chosen
from various musical periods, to include
Italian, French, Spanish, German and
English art songs, sung from memory.
Operatic arias are introduced into the
repertoire.
(PAMU201D) PRAP201D Principal
Applied Piano IV (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Piano IV is a
continuation of Principal Applied Piano
III. In-depth knowledge of the proposed
recital literature is documented as
programme notes. Interpretation and
the expression of emotion are also
learned, as well as the continuing
effort to increase physical stamina.
Memorisation, nervous anxiety, and
building confidence are discussed
during the lesson. The instructor and
student find solutions to coordination
difficulties and technical problems
encountered during music preparation
and practice.
(PRAI201D) Principal Applied
Instrument IV (3 Credits)
Principal Applied Instrument IV is
a continuation of Principal Applied
Instrument III. Interpretation and
the expression of emotion is the
focus of study in level two, as well
as the continuing effort to increase
technical ability and physical stamina.
The course is devoted to enabling
students to identify and solve technical
problems involved in the process of
music preparation. The student and
the instructor will work to build a
higher level of technical coordination,
and a more accurate response to
the indications of the musical score.
Repertoire includes a minimum of
four additional selections added to the
repertoire, in contrasting style chosen
from several historical periods.
(PAMU303D) RECI203D Recital (4
Credits)
The Recital is a performance project
that is essential to completion of the
requirements for the Artist Diploma
in Music (Western Classical). A
programme of music in the area of
Principal Applied study is performed
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for an audience of invited guests. The
Recital-Hearing is held at the mid-term
and must be approved by the faculty
before scheduling the event. All music
selections are performed from memory,
and a written copy of the recital
containing all titles, composers dates,
and programme notes is presented to
the faculty. The Recital is essentially an
accompanied solo performance, and
may include selections in collaboration
with support musicians. Two performers
may also collaborate to present a jointRecital event, consisting of no less than
one-hour of music.
PREREQUISITE: ISMR112D Independent Study in Music Research,
and the consent of the Principal Applied
instructor.
Performance IV (2 Credits)
Musicians in ensembles learn criticalthinking skills as they continuously
make adjustments in tempo, tone,
style, rhythm, phrasing, and emotion.
Students learn to work in teams
as sections with a musical goal as
communicated by the director of the
ensemble. Ensembles are offered in
(PAMU209D) MUPS209D
Performance Seminar III (2) Elective
(3)
Performance Seminar provides
opportunities for students to perform in
the presence of their peers and music
faculty. Students and teachers share
information in open-floor discussions,
debate issues related to music
performance, and discover holistic
approaches to managing disciplined
practice, motivation and others issues
in the life of a developing artist. The
flexible format allows for one session
each month in the studio repertoire
class with the Principal Applied teachers
and students in each specialization, and
two sessions where all students, and
faculty and visiting artist perform and
explore the musical arts.
Year 2 Term 3
(PAMU110D) MUPR210D Music
Production (4 Credits)
Music Production II is the performance
component for Music Production I,
and provides onstage and backstage
experience in a production. Students
assume responsibilities on a production
staff for musical theatre, opera scenes,
or music events, based upon their area
of interest and career development.
Vocalists audition and are casted in

lead, supporting roles, sing in the
chorus, or work on the production
staff. Instrumentalists perform in the
instrumental ensemble, or assigned to
work as a member of the production
staff, to include technical theatre, under
the supervision of the Academy faculty.
(PAMW211D) SEAA211D Seminar:
Attributes of an Artist (2 Credits)
Seminar: Attributes of an Artist is a
course that provides information on
topics related to artistry and music
performance. This course reveals
the characteristics and qualities of
successful performers. Confidence,
communication, passion, courage and
creativity, embody the attributes of a
successful artist. Participants will define
and develop discipline, and how to
overcome the challenges in the life of a
performing artist. The seminar provides
a forum for revealing the holistic
approaches of artists during the creative
process, and interaction with performers
who will share their strategies and
insight into artistic advancement.
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Programmes
Diploma In Maritime
Operations Navigation
For the safety of life at sea and the
protection of the marine environment, it
is essential that seafarers have a level of
competence that enables them to carry
out their duties safely and effectively.
Accordingly, it is a requirement of the
International Maritime Organisation
(IMO) that merchant vessels are
operated by seafarers who hold
Certificates of Competency which attest
to their competence at the level or
rank for which they are employed. The
current requirements are detailed in the
IMO Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping convention as
amended in 1995, commonly referred to
as STCW 95.
The programmes prepare graduating
students for employment in the
following sector:
On successful completion of the
programme it is anticipated that
students will obtain sea going
employment as a Navigation Officer
of the Watch at the Operational Level,
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most being offered positions with the

companies on whose ships they have
already served.
Credits
of 2.0 required.
Admission Criteria - Medical fitness and eyesight
requirements (for candidates
wishing to pursue a career at
sea). All candidates for and
holders of STCW 95 certificates
of competency issued must hold
a valid medical fitness certificate.
The standards of medical fitness
are currently available in MCA
Marine Guidance Note MGN 91(M)
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
GUIDANCE- PART 1 (available at
www.mcga.gov.uk)
- Applications should be made
directly to an approved medical
practitioner who is entitled to
require payment of a prescribed
fee. Alternatively, arrangements
can be made through the university
at the application stage.
- The medical fitness certificate
should be retained by the seafarer.
For deck candidates a separate

sight test (a seafarer vision test)
will be required for the issue of a
first certificate of competency. This
report should also be submitted
with any application for a first
certificate of competency.
Benchmark Qualifications (for all
candidates)
- 5 O-levels including English and
Maths (grade C or higher). In
addition it would be preferable
that an O-level in Physics or other
appropriate science subject be
included. It is deemed appropriate
that prospective students will also
have to pass diagnostic tests in
Mathematics and English. Final
acceptance onto the programme
will then be dependent on the
outcome of an interview conducted
by the course panel.
Mature Student Entry*
technical qualifications. It is envisaged
that many mature students will already
have sea going experience and
qualifications and will be keen to obtain
an internationally recognised certificate
of competency.
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1st Year Courses and Description
(MPMN210D) CHWN210D Chartwork
(10 credits) Levels 1 & 2
use, care and correction of navigational
charts and publications carried aboard
ship. It develops navigational chartwork
skills to enable the student to fix the
position of a vessel using charted
objects and to determine the compass
course to steer between two given
points. This includes being able to
consider counteracting tidal stream and
leeway to make passage plan waypoints
by measurement from the chart. It is
primarily aimed at students who intend
to seek sea-going employment as a
Merchant Navy Deck Officer.
The content of this course reflects
the content of the convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping as amended in 1995
(STCW 95) and contributes towards the
underpinning knowledge required for the
issue of an Officer of the Watch (Deck)
Certificate of Competency.
(MPMN103D) TASN11D Tides and
Sailings (6 credits)
navigational terms, their use and the
calculation of courses and distances

between ports and waypoints by means
of plane, parallel, Mercator and great
circle sailing. It covers calculation of
the estimated time of arrival (ETA), dead
reckoning (DR), estimated position (EP)
and general theory on the cause of tides
that will include calculations involving
times and heights of tides worldwide. It
is primarily intended for candidates who
intend to seek sea-going employment as
a Merchant Navy Deck Officer.
(MPMN104D) METN110D
Meteorology (6 credits)
to marine meteorological observing
methods, World Meteorological
Organisation (WMO) codes and weather
services to shipping. It provides an
understanding of meteorological
processes and the identification of,
and weather associated with, the main
synoptic systems and knowledge
of the circulation of the atmosphere

and oceans. It is primarily aimed at
students who intend to seek sea-going
employment as a Merchant Navy Deck
Officer.
(MPMN105D) CWKN110D Cargo
Work (6 credits)
conducting a deck watch as a cargo
officer. It involves the principles and
safe working practices for monitoring
the loading, stowage, securing and
unloading of dry cargo and gas, liquid
and chemical cargoes and their care
during the voyage. This course is
primarily aimed at students who intend
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(MPMN211D) NASS110D Ship
Stability (6 credits)
to the principles of ship stability for
box and ship shaped vessels and their
application in routine situations. It
develops knowledge of the principles
of hydrostatics, load line calculations,
statical stability and transverse stability,
and gives an introduction to longitudinal
stability and trim.
This course is primarily aimed at
employment as a Merchant Navy Deck/
Engineer Officer.
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(MPMN212D) MLMN210D Marine

Law and Management (6 credits)
law, codes and other forms of guidance
and the relationship between them,
and develops an awareness of those
that relate to ship and crew safety and
operations. It covers the principles
of personnel management and
management at operational level.
(MPMN209D) BGWN110D Bridge
Watchkeeping (10 credits)
application of regulations and systems
for the safe movement of vessels and
provides knowledge of the content of
Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea and International Association of
Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) buoyage
systems. It covers bridge watchkeeping
procedures, vessel manoeuvres and the
use of magnetic and gyro compasses

and steering systems. It is primarily
aimed at learners who intend to seek
sea-going employment as a Merchant
Navy Deck Officer.
(MPMN106D) ERCN110D Emergency
Response and Communications (6
credits)
to the procedures to be followed in
response to emergencies and distress
signals at sea. It includes the action to
be taken should language difficulties
arise and the ability to transmit and
receive information by visual signalling.
It is primarily aimed at learners who
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(MPMN107D) NACS210D Ship
Construction (6 credits)
the significant features of the structure
of a ship and the salient features of
a range of ship types. It includes the
cause and regions affected by forces
exerted on a ship and the use of ship
stress calculating equipment.
This course is primarily aimed at
employment as a Merchant Navy Deck/
Engineer Officer.
(MPMN101D) MDON110D
Mathematics for Deck Officers (2
credits)
This course introduces the mathematical
competences necessary for the student
to study MPMN 211D Ship Stability,
MPMN 103D Tides and Sailings and
MPMN 213D Celestial Navigation.
It covers routine mathematical skills
necessary for the student to function in
a support level role when employed at
sea in day to day shipboard operations.
(MPMN208D) SMSN110D
Seamanship (12 credits)
This course covers the internationally
recognised standards of seamanship
training required to qualify as a deck
rating. It covers routine skills necessary
for the student to function in a support
level role when employed at sea in day
to day shipboard operations.

(MPMN102D) ICON11D Introduction
to Computing (6 credits)
to introductory level Windows based
computer skills. Practical skills include
CD/DVD file management, Internet,
e-mail and training in the following
Microsoft Office applications: word
processing, spreadsheet, database
and presentation software. Theoretical
elements include computer terminology
with an emphasis on hardware
components.
2nd Year Courses and Description
(MPMN213D) CNVN210D Celestial
Navigation (6 credits)
the use of a sextant and chronometer to
obtain the time of observation and the
observed altitude of celestial bodies
including the calculation of a ships
position by celestial observations. It is
primarily aimed at learners who intend
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(MPMN215D) MESN210D Marine
Engineering Systems (6 credits)
the operating principles of marine power
plant and the function and operation of
a vessels auxiliary machinery. It also
considers the engineering terms and the
concepts of control systems from the
point of view of the officer of the watch
(deck) and/or master of a vessel. It is
primarily aimed at learners who intend
Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping as amended in
1995 (STCW 95) and provides further
knowledge beneficial for the issue of an
Officer of the Watch (Deck) Certificate of
Competency.
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(MPMN214D) ENSN210D Electronic

Navigation Systems (Theory) (6
credits)
to modern position fixing systems
and navigation aids. It provides an
understanding of the principles of
operation of modern navigation systems,
their operation, limitations and errors of
such systems. It is primarily aimed at
learners who intend to seek sea-going
employment as a Merchant navy Deck
Officer.
and Watchkeeping regulation II/1 as
amended in 1995 (STCW 1995) and
contributes towards the underpinning
knowledge required for the issue of an
Competency at the operational level.
BWPN202 Bridge Watchkeeping
Preparatory Course (BWPC)
(2 credits)
STCW 1995 SHORT COURSES
BSCN202 Basic Safety Training

(2 credits)
Incorporating: Personal Survival
Techniques
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
Elementary First Aid
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
PSCN202

Proficiency in Survival
Craft and Rescue Boats
(2 credits)
AFFN202

Advanced Fire Fighting

(2 credits)
PMFN202

Proficiency in Medical
First Aid (2 credits)
GMDN204
GMDSS (4 credits)
STRN240

On board sea training

(40 credits) Years
1&2
Diploma
Programmes
Diploma in Maritime
Operations Engineering
To operate and maintain all the
engineering machinery and equipment
on board merchant vessels, which
includes: safety of life at sea and the
protection of the marine environment, it
is essential that seafarers have a level of
competence that enables them to carry
out their duties safely and effectively.
Accordingly, it is a requirement of the
International Maritime Organisation
(IMO) that merchant vessels are
operated by seafarers who hold
Certificates of Competency which attest
to their competence at the level or
rank for which they are employed. The
current requirements are detailed in the
IMO Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping convention as
amended in 1995, commonly referred
to as STCW 95. The diploma provides
the underpinning knowledge to obtain
a certificate of competency as and
Engineering officer of the watch,
currently issued by the Maritime
Coastguard agency MCA in the United
Kingdom
With respect to Engineering operations

in the merchant navy, STCW 95
recognises three levels (roles) of
competence as follows:
(1) Support Level role, as applicable to
Engine Ratings;
(2) Operational Level role, as
applicable to the Officer of the
Engineering Watch (OOW);
(3) Management Level role, as
applicable to the ranks of Chief
Engineer and Second Engineer.
It is the Operational Level role at which
this programme is directed.
Admissions Criteria
Benchmark Qualifications (for all
candidates)
These are in accordance with UTT
ARPP-UP Reg. 5.12 and are as follows:
5 O-levels/CXC including; English,
Additional Maths, and Physics. (grade C
or higher).
In addition it would be advantageous if
a further O-level/CXC be obtained in a
relevant science subject.
For the current programmes there were
more applicants than there were places
available. Since there is a limit of 25
places per year available, it is deemed
appropriate that prospective students
will also have to pass diagnostic tests

in Mathematics and English. Final
acceptance onto the programme will
then be dependent on the outcome of
an interview conducted by the course
panel.
Candidates will also be required to pass
a medical examination for the Merchant
Navy -ENG1
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Course Descriptors:
(MPME201D) DME001 Marine Law
and Management (6 credits)
law, codes and other forms of guidance
and the relationship between them,
and develops an awareness of those
that relate to ship and crew safety and
operations. It covers the principles
of personnel management and
management at operational level.
a Merchant Navy Engineer Officer.
1995 (STCW 95) and contributes
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towards the underpinning knowledge
required for the issue of an Officer of
the Watch (Engineering) Certificate of
Competency.
(MPME102D) DME002 Engineering
Science (6 credits)
The aim of this course is to investigate
a number of major scientific principles
that underpin the design and operation
of engineering systems. It is a broadbased unit, covering both mechanical,
electrical and control systems however
the Electrical and control aspects of
the course are dealt with in Electrical
Systems (Course 8) and Electro
Pneumatic control systems (Course 10).
It is intended to give an overview and
foundation that will provide the basis
for further study in specialist areas of
engineering at a senior management
level .
(MPME103D) DME003 Analytical
Methods (8 credits)
The primary aim of this course is to
provide the fundamental analytical
knowledge and techniques needed to
successfully complete the core courses
of the Maritime Engineering Diploma
programme. It is also intended as a base
for the further study of mathematics
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needed for the more advanced

engineering courses in the program .
This unit has been designed to enable
learners to use fundamental algebra,
trigonometry, calculus, statistics and
probability, for the analysis, modelling
and solution of realistic engineering
problems.
Project (4 credits)
This course develops learners ability
to use the knowledge and skills
they develop at work and/or on an
engineering programme to complete
a realistic project. The unit aims to
integrate the skills and knowledge
developed in other units of the course
within a major piece of work that reflects
the type of performance expected of a
higher technician at work.
(MPME105D) DME005 Plant and
Process (6 credits)
The aim of this course is to introduce
the learner to the basic concepts
and principles of thermodynamics,
dynamics and their application in
marine engineering plant systems.
Plant and Process is complementary
to Engineering Science (core course
2) and provides a broad foundation
for the study of thermodynamics and
mechanics at a higher level. The course

is also intended to give an overview
and provide the basis for further study
in specialist areas of engineering at a
senior management level.
Design (6 credits)
This course develops the learners
knowledge and understanding of the
functions involved in design
The aim of this course is to give learners
an opportunity to experience the process
of carrying out a design project. It will
enable them to appreciate that design
involves synthesising parameters that
will affect the design solution.
(MPME107D) DME007 Naval
Architecture (4 credits)
statical stability and transverse stability,
and gives an introduction to longitudinal
stability and trim.
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(MPME208D) DME008 Electrical
Engineering (4 credits)
This introductory course in electrical
engineering is designed to provide the
basic principles and concepts required
for application in the marine engineering
plant systems. Electrical Engineering
introduces the learner to simple circuit
analysis and gradually takes them to
an understanding of complex circuits
involving electrical machines and power
distribution systems.
and hydraulic diagrams, examine

the characteristics of components
and equipment and evaluate the
applications of instrumentation and
control. This course takes the student
through the basics of Electrical/
Electronic, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic
Instrumentation and Control and
develops a foundation that gradually
moves the student to a higher level of
understanding dynamic systems as a
whole.
(MPME109D) DME009 Marine

Engineering Principles and Auxiliary
Plant
The aim of this unit is to develop the
learners knowledge of the types,
operation and maintenance of marine
auxiliary machinery and shipboard hotel
services equipment. It is expected that
the learner will consider the applications
of the machinery and equipment in
relevant vessel types. The unit covers
both the theory and application of
maintenance procedures and it is
expected that a practical approach will
be taken throughout the unit.
(MPME211D) DME011 Diesel

Propulsion Plant (4 credits)
the learner to the basic concepts and
principles of marine diesel propulsion
and power systems. The learner will
consider the design and construction
of diesel engines and also the impact
of legislation and maintenance on the
operational performance of marine
diesel propulsion and power systems.
(MPME 210D) DME010 Electro,

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
(4 credits)
Learners will investigate pneumatic
(MPME212D) DME012 Steam

Propulsion Plant (4 credits)
The aim of this course is to extend the
learners knowledge and understanding
of marine turbine propulsion and power
systems. The student will consider and
evaluate the design and construction
of turbines and boilers, and also the
impact of legislation and maintenance

on the operational performance of
marine turbine propulsion and power
systems.
(MPME213D) DME013 Ship
Construction (4 credits)
This unit introduces the learner to the
significant features of the structure of a
ship and the salient features of a range
of ship types. It includes the cause
and regions affected by forces exerted
on a ship and the use of ship stress
calculating equipment. Components
of hull resistance, power calculations,
experimental techniques and model
testing are discussed in relation to ship
design, powering and maneuverability.
General construction methods are
discussed in relation to vessel types
and classification society regulations.
Propeller and rudder types with typical
applications are introduced.
(MPME214D) DME014 Electronics
This introductory course in electronics
covers the operation and application
of the most common semiconductor
devices including: diodes, bipolar
junction transistors, and operationalamplifiers. Systems applied to the
use of these semiconductors, such
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as rectifiers, power supplies, simple
amplifiers, filters, oscillators, and
logic-based circuits will be studied
and analysed. Laboratory exercises will
include construction and modelling
of these circuits to verify the concepts
introduced and the application of the
theory.
Diploma in Digital
Media Studies Animation
The world today has a burgeoning
digital media sector with many thriving
industries. One such industry is the
animation industry. This industry has
strong economic activity in developing
countries; provided sustainable job
opportunities for a large segment of the
young population; drawn international
recognition; and, demonstrated the
productive use of national resources.
The Philippines, India, Brazil and
South Africa, just to name a few,
have developed successful animation
industries in recent times. These regions
are now the source of major production
work for the main movie studios
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worldwide and are fast becoming the

suppliers of rich visual content and
entertainment for the digital-ready world
of the 21st century.
These developments indicate that the
production capacity in the international
media industry has to increase. The
expansion is fuelled by demand for
higher output levels of animation
production for feature films, TV series
and commercial work. To satisfy the
need established international studios
will continue to outsource production
work to competitively priced, highquality satellite industries located
globally. Contracted studios will seek
more animation personnel to fulfil the
growing production demand.
A spin-off from the global demand
for large scale animation production
services is the development of
second tier demand. This demand
normally occurs on the national and
regional levels and involves smaller
more localised business activity. It is
usually spearheaded by the advertising
industry who witnesses the appeal of
the animation globally. Animation is
normally adopted as a cost effective
marketing tool by ad agencies.
One paradoxical benefit of the animation

industry is the large employment
opportunities for the young population.
Despite the wide use of technology it
remains a people intensive (skilled)
industry offering. In addition, it has
proved to be a fertile industry for
investment and entrepreneurs.
We believe that the benefits of the
animation industry as demonstrated
in many developing countries can be
replicated in Trinidad and Tobago.
This nascent local industry has at
least two animation studios operating
in Trinidad and Tobago dealing with
character and architectural animation.
They have a need for qualified animation
personnel along with advertising
agencies who produce animation-styled
advertisements using primarily graphic
artists.
The investment, entrepreneurial, and
employment benefits of animation are
consistent with UTTs mission statement
to generate sustainable job creation,
wealth creation and enhanced quality
of life.
It is proposed that animation be taught
at different levels: certificate, diploma
and degree levels. This validation
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document deals with the diploma level
since the programme has been offered
by the university from 2008. The tracks
at the certificate and degree levels will
soon follow.
The Diploma in Digital Media Studies
- Animation is a 2-year full-time
programme comprising 96 credits. The
purpose of the programme is to provide
students with knowledge of animation at
an intermediary level. The foundational
level and advance level will be left to
the certificate and degree programmes,
respectively. Animation activities are
typically broken into pre-production,
production and post production stages.
The diploma will focus mainly on
intermediary knowledge at the preproduction and post-production stages.
Basic attention will be paid to post
production.
Currently, there are employment
opportunities for graduates from this
programme. This programme prepares
students for full employment in the
following areas:
- Animation studios
- Advertising agencies
- Television studios
- Entrepreneurial - freelancers, home

studios or startup companies
mandatory are welcomed. This may also

be used to assess ones artistic aptitude.
Potential careers include 2D and 3D

Animator, Storyboard Artist, Concept
Artist, Stop Motion Animator and
Character Designer.
Applicants who do not meet the

benchmark qualifications will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
The following conditions will be
considered:
1. Candidates who do not possess
the minimum academic
qualifications but demonstrate
exceptional creative and artistic
aptitude
Credits
minimum of ninety six (96) credits
required.
Admission Criteria
(Minimum Academic Qualifications)
Entry to the Diploma in Digital Media
Studies - Animation will normally
require the following minimum
academic qualification and aptitude:
1. Minimum Academic Qualification
Five (5) CXC Passes, grades 1 or
2, OR five (5) GCE O level passes.
Passes must include English
Language and Mathematics
2. Aptitude
Demonstrated evidence of creative/
artistic aptitude
Candidates will undergo an exercise
to assess their artistic aptitude.
Submission of a portfolio, although not
2. Candidates who possess the

minimum academic qualification,
little artistic aptitude but high
software (gaming and animation)
and computer technical knowhow.
Course Descriptors
(CCCD110D) Communication Life
Skills for Technicians 3 credits
The course comprises two components:
1. Communications (2 Credits)
The subject aims to provide a
foundation for employment as
well as a basis for further study.
It aims to develop learners communication skills by diverse
means, including writing and
speaking. It also intro
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duces learners to a variety of
techniques used for obtaining,
evaluating, processing and
presenting information. This
subject provides opportunities
to develop key skills in
demonstrating effective
communication, improving
learning and performance
and working with others. This
subject also provides some
basic skills relating to the
working environment, personal
development, personal and work
interests.
out of session, each aimed at

fostering students emotional,
social, academic and economic
intelligence.
(CCMT101D) Mathematical
Foundation for Digital Media

(3 Credits)
This course is designed to enable
students to consolidate their
mathematical abilities beyond those
previously studied at CXC or PreUniversity. The topics include: Algebra,
Trigonometry, Geometry, Areas and
Volumes, Matrices and Vectors and
Indices and Logarithms. In tandem with
2. Life Skills (1 Credit)
standard math lessons, an aesthetic
The Life Skills course is
computing audio/visual/tactile
implemented as a core
mathematics approach will be used to
component of The University of
teach lessons via PBL (Problem Based
Trinidad and Tobagos Diploma
Learning).
Programmes. This course focuses PREREQUISITES - MATH110U - Preon three areas - Psychosocial
University Mathematics or an equivalent
Skills; Societal Skills; and acceptable to the course instructor.
Study Skills - and encourages
students practical and reflective
(DMFN105D) Digital Media Concepts
development in these areas.
I (3 credits)
Students explore and investigate
This course involves the practice of the
a range of topics under these
animation software, Toon Boom Animate
broad headings, through lecture
Pro for 2D animation. These tools would
sessions and via research. A
allow the student to put into practice
variety of performance tasks
the creative and illustrative practices
are assigned both during and
taught in Drawing from Observation
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and Principles of Animation. Students

will gain practical experience to help
them create animation. They will be
introduced to the interface, drawing and
colouring tools for creating characters
and backgrounds. Students will also
be exposed to traditional and digital
techniques in Toon Boom technology.
Prerequisites - DMFN105D - Digital
Media Concepts I
(DMAN102D) Cultural
Conceptualization I
We are all consumers of cinema,
television, books, music and the
internet. But do we take the time
to analyse the kind of information
we absorb and how it informs our
creative intelligence. The aim of the
curriculum is to provide students with
the theoretical, analytical and creative
thinking skills. Encourage discussions
and debates on broad domains and
ideas around cultural conceptualisation
as a form. The students will participate
in the screening of films, videos,
audiovisual presentations and visits
to key internet sites. The course will
comprise workshops concerned with
particular works. This course is required
for all incoming first-year students.
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(DMAN103D) Story and Scriptwriting
Development I (3 credits)
Students will be exposed to traditional
techniques of story development and
scriptwriting. They would explore
techniques used for the creation of a
brainstorming chart and the Three Act
Structure. They would also be exposed
to non-traditional script development
using post-modernistic approaches
to. These lessons will include the
deconstruction of films like Star Wars,
Pulp Fiction and other classic movies.
(DMAN105D) Drawing from
Observation I 3 credits
This course immerses students in
traditional and contemporary drawing
methods through the disciplines of life
and observational drawing. The goal
is to enable students to understand
form and acquire the observational
skills needed to continually increase
this understanding towards the end
of facilitating visual problem solving.
Classes will generally begin with a
model drawing session/critique followed
by a lesson of the day (including
hand-outs from reference materials)
and close with another model/critique
session that integrates the new lesson.
Repetition will be a key component
to this course. This is based on the
strategy of wiring and activating the

hand/eye/brain observational and
recording mechanisms through constant
reiteration.
Classes will culminate in a long
drawing (drawing done over a longer
period of time) based on the lesson
of the day. It is the intent that every
class can result in a portfolio quality
drawing. Every class will have drawing
from a live model as the refinement
of their observational rendering skills
and methodology is ongoing. Weekly
homework assignments are used to
allow for student practice, proficiency,
and routine familiarity with the drawing
process. There will also be regular five
to ten minute instructor presentations
examining the presence of observational
drawing in art. In this way DROB may
further provide a portal into general art
history and a rudimentary visual literacy
in the area of draughtsmanship.
(DMAN106D) Seminar DMS AFA Short Course 1 (1 credit)
Immersive topics will include areas
of studies in the field of digital media
offered to Year 1 students. This will
be delivered by specialists in the
field and will cover areas like, media,
film, music, sound technology, art,
design, comics and graphic novels.

The programme will invite speakers
locally and from across the globe from
universities, studios and other entities
tied to the field of music and animation
to each provide a workshop on a topic
of their specialty. Topics selected
are based upon important trends and
developments in the industry. As an
independent study, this course allows
the student to select special topics
in audio, video and animation and
produce, under the guidance of an
instructor, work related to the industry.
This course is required for all incoming
first-year students.
(DMAN107D) Digital Media Concepts
2 (3 credits)
This course involves the advanced
practice of the animation software, Toon
Boom Animate Pro for 2D animation.
These tools would allow the student
to put into practice the creative and
illustrative practices taught in Drawing
from Observation and Principles of
Animation. Students will gain practical
experience to help them create more
advanced animation. They will be
introduced to the animation tools for
puppet or cut-out creations. They
would learn the networking tools for
creation of movement and a believable
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character. Students will also be exposed
to traditional and digital techniques in
Toon Boom technology
PREREQUISITES - DMFN105D - Digital
Media Concepts
Development II (3 credits)
MESSAGING - How analogy, humour
and symbolism are used to create
successful strong messages. Students
will be exposed to successful socially
relevant animations and shorts that draw
on humour and imagery to disseminate
various messages to the audience. They
would also be exposed to the process
involved in the further development
of the Character Model Sheet
Environmental Design and Concepts
Art. They will experience an actual
client pitch through a presentation from
an external presenter and be given the
opportunity to work in groups in order to
conceptualise a winning idea.
PREREQUISITES - DNAM102D - Story
and Scriptwriting Development I
(DMAN109D) Principles of Animation
1 (3 credits)
This course involves the practice of
animation as applied technique and
creative art. All students will learn
and practice the 12 basic principles
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of animation (squash and stretch,

staging, anticipation, the arc, straight
ahead/pose to pose action, slow in
slow out, secondary action, follow
through, exaggeration, solid drawing,
and appeal), Supplemental principles
(rigidity, line quality, palette, surface
articulation) will also be explored.
Observation 2 (3 credits)
The experience of drawing also
incorporates the understanding of the
use colour. Students will explore and
investigate the application of colour,
through colour theory and colour
design. Students will realise new
and exciting experimental media with
various wet and dry color drawing media
such as crayons, watercolors, colored
pencils, pastels, pastel pencils, and
colored markers. Strong emphasis
is placed on the formal aspects of
value analysis and the practice of
building color gradually. Students are
encouraged to apply traditional and
experimental techniques on a range of
surfaces while developing their own
style.
PREREQUISITES - DMAN105D Drawing from Observation 1
(DMAN111D) Stop Motion Animation

(3 credits)
basic tools and techniques used to
produce stop-motion animation.
Practical lessons include applying the
basics of stop motion photography
to create motion with diverse objects
and materials, and designing and
building stop motion puppets and
sets. Translating the 12 principles of
animation into photography and tactile
materials constructs and environments
is also primary.
(DMAN112D) Seminar DMC AFA Short Course 2 (1 course)
Independent study, this course allows
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the student to select special topics in
audio and produce, under the guidance
of an instructor, work related to the
industry
3 (4 credits)
This is an Introduction to Maya 3D.
The goal is to give students a working
knowledge of Maya as it is applied to
a project and real-world setting. The
course will be project based; where
students will learn some basic concept
and tips. At the end of this semester
students will be able to find yourself
around the interface and be able to
create some scenes of your own.
PREREQUISITES - DMAN107D - Digital
Media Concepts 2
Development 3 (3 credits)
This course will allow students to
critically analyse interpret and execute
ideas for the creation of their own
treatment for an animation short.
They will develop a script, storyboard
and animatic for a short animated
film of their making. Students will be
exposed to screenings of animatics and
examples from classical animations
like Sleeping Beauty to modern day
phenomenon like Finding Nemo and
Monsters Inc. Students will also be

exposed to non-traditional experimental
animations by artists like PES and The
Brothers Quay. Students are encouraged
to create socially and culturally relevant
interpretations for their personal films.
They will work in accordance with their
Production Schedule.
PREREQUISITES - DMAN108D - Story
and Scriptwriting Development I
(DMAN115D) Principles of Animation
2 (3 credits)
This semester will be dedicated to
refining traditional animation skills
through the continual production of
two long to finished footage projects.
All footage will be tasked to reiterate
Principles of Animation I concepts
(12 principles of animation) with a
concentration on staging and timing
solid drawing. Character design and
production design will also be heavily
explored.
PREREQUISITES - DMAN109D Principles of Animation I
Observation 3 (3 credits)
Students are introduced to an advanced
studio art class design to study light,
weight, depth, distance and scale,
important elements of space. Students
apply investigative, imaginative,

conceptual and technical strategies.
They are given the option to work
with digital technology or traditional
materials to conduct their experiments.
PREREQUISITES - DMAN110D Drawing from Observation 2
4 (4 credits)
The goal is to give students a working
knowledge of Maya as it is applied to
a project and real-world setting. The
course will be project based; where
students will take a project from start
to finish through the various stages
of production in Maya: Modelling,
Character Setup (Rigging). As students
go through the various stages of
production techniques, tips and
methods will be taught to them which
will be put into practice on their project
assignments.
Media Concepts 3
(DMAN218D) Acting for Animation
(3 credits)
The actors work depends on his/her
physical fitness, flexibility, the use of his
imagination and his ability to interact
spontaneously and truthfully with other
people. To arrive at these skills, it is
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necessary to expose students to the
experiences that will bring about the
aforementioned demands that are
necessary for the actor. Through acting
exercises, improvisations, game-playing
and the initial stages of scene-work, the
students will build physical, sensory,
imaginative, emotional and interactive
skills to establish ensemble techniques
necessary for acting.
of founders as opposed to a single

founder to enhance the likelihood of
business success. The course will
cover such areas as the profile of an
entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and
its social impacts, identification and
mitigation of business risk, personal
development and its role to successful
entrepreneurship, and marketing in the
digital world.
(DMAN219D) Entrepreneurship and

Marketing (3 credits)
Starting a business should be a
favourable alternative to working for
an employer. For some the notion of
self-employment is fraught with risks
and instability. For others the risk
is worth it because of the potential
rewards. Whatever the inclination the
purpose of the course is to present a
clear picture of what is required to be
an entrepreneur. For the less inclined
it is hoped that a better understanding
would encourage them to become
entrepreneurs and to those inclined, to
improve their knowledge of the role they
have chosen.
(DMAN220D) Animation PreProduction (3 credits)

Students in the previous semesters
would have been exposed to the
development of their story and movie
concepts. This semester is focused
on Pre-Production and addressing
the technical challenges of making an
animated film. Based on initial treatment
and storyboards, creative brainstorming
would be used to develop the world and
environment for the story to take place.
Students in this course are trained to
intellectually connect artistic intention
and compositional conclusion. Students
will plan, organise, and implement
ideas using various media, while
they use gained knowledge to design
environments and further develop
their characters. Facilitator, Camille
Selvon Abrahams, Animation Program
Administrator
This course focuses on key success

factors of entrepreneurship with a
focus on new business in the digital
world. Emphasis is placed on common
mistakes of entrepreneurs and a group
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(DMAN221D) Visual Literacy Production (3 credits)

Visual Literacy is a seminar class
shared between (Animation and
Music Technology) students. Visual
literacy is the ability to read images in
a meaningful way within the cultural
context the image was created and
exists. It involves developing the
set of skills needed to interpret the
content of visual images, examine the
social impact of images and to discus
purpose, audience and ownership.
A visually literate person is able to
discriminate and make sense of visual
objects and images; create visuals;
comprehend and appreciate the visuals
created by others.
During the course students will explore
visual codes hidden in films that are the
storytelling of cinema through the use of
the camera and the use of light, actors,
and dialogue translated through the
images. How these elements make an
emotional and psychological point to an
audience. Students will view interesting
and varied films and engage in thoughtprovoking questioning, discussion and
debate. This course is required for all
incoming first-year students
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5 (4 credits)
This class carries students into
Intermediate\Industry Level. The course
covers the same areas in DMAN217D
Digital Media Concepts 4. However, in
this module students are taught how to
bring objects created to life-like forms.
Media Concepts 4
(DMAN224D) Software Tools 1
(3 credits)
This hands-on course teaches students
to perform basic and intermediate video
editing functions using Apple Final Cut
Pro software. In this course, you will
cut a scene, create a promo as well as
master filters and effects as you edit a
segment of digital material. Start with
basic video editing techniques and
work all the way through Final Cut Pros
powerful advanced features. Learn to
mark and edit clips, mix sound, add
titles, create transitions, apply filters,
and more. Topics include basic setup,
customizing preferences and settings,
capturing video and audio.
(DMAN225D) Animation Post Production (3 credits)
This course examines the theory and
practice of sound in film, television,
gaming and multimedia. Audio pre

production/planning, production and
post production phases and workflows
are looked at. Current production
techniques frequently used in postproduction will be explored. This course
looks at direct applications of digital
technology. Hands-on assignments
are regularly given requiring the use of
digital audio and digital video recording
and editing technology. Applications
include, audio for video, surround sound
production for picture, ADR, Foley,
sound effects, segment based and linear
based music writing, audio mixing and
editing.
PREREQUISITES - DMAN220D Animation Pre-Production
(DMAN226D) Final Project 1
(6 credits)
This course is designed to facilitate the
hard production aspect of the students
bringing their final project films or
signature films to life. Students will
assemble a project Bible for their
films. This Bible will include script,
storyboards, and production design.
Students then create a production
strategy and pipeline. Students will
then proceed to turn in deliverables
according to their workflow plan which
is a binding contract. Due diligence will
be given to completing the students

vision according to their plan.
PREREQUISITES:- DMAN114D - Story
and Scriptwriting Development 3;
DMAN116D - Drawing from Observation
3; DMAN115D - Principles of Animation
2; DMAN107D - Digital Media Concepts
2
(DMAN227D) Software Tools 2
(3 credits)
This hands-on course teaches students
advanced editing and finishing
techniques. Learn how to create
polished transitions, fix screen direction
errors, edit multi-camera projects, work
with nested sequences, create effects
use filters creatively and composite.
This course also covers advanced
workflows for managing media and
working with film.
PREREQUISITES:- DMAN224D Software Tools 1
(DMAN228D) Animation Presentation
and Screening (3 credits)
This course encourages students to plan
and execute for successful screening
and exhibiting space. As opposed to
having a space in which a film is simply
screened students are encouraged to
create a space that will reflect their
sense of design and cultural belonging.
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This is important so as to reflect
how their productions can stimulate
the audience in different ways. This
approach will allow participation of the
public and could encourage various
activities in the space. It will allow
students to think of presenting ideas in
effective unique and new ways so as
to promote their film and themselves.
It entails planning, promoting and
marketing for their final showcase. This
will culminate in the final exhibition at
the end of their two years of training.
(DMAN229D) Final Project 2 (6
credits)
This course is designed to facilitate
optimal completion of the students
final project films. Students will all be
in the final phases of producing their
animation. Due diligence will be given
to completing the students vision
according to their plan via regularly
scheduled deliverables dictated by the
needs of their film. Course work will
be comprised of students adhering
to the production schedules of their
final project films and presenting
their work to their instructor as
scheduled for critique and diagnostic
assessment. This cycle will continue
until project completion. Grades will
be comprised entirely of students
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fulfilling their final phase production

schedules, the midterm presentation,
and final presentation. The finished film
presentation is slated for a late July
exam date
PREREQUISITES - DMAN226D - Final
Project 1
(DMAN230D) Seminar DMS AFA
Short Course 3
Independent study, this course allows
the student to select special topics
in audio, video and animation and
produce, under the guidance of an
instructor, work related to the industry.
(DMAN231D) Cultural
Conceptualisation 2 (3 credits)
Students will undergo a more in-depth
approach on analysing how cultural
concepts are manifested directly/
indirectly through popular art forms,
specific to film and music. Students
will examine issues of representation,
gender, history, politics and identity.
The context which influenced the way
the work is made and consumed. The
aim of the curriculum is to provide
students with the theoretical, analytical
and creative thinking skills. Encourage
discussions and debates around
issues of production and consumption.
They will participate in project-based
research, audiovisual presentations and
visits to key Internet sites. The course
will be designed to conduct workshops
concerned with particular works. This
course is required for all incoming firstyear students.
PREREQUISITES - DMAN102D - Cultural
Conceptualization 1 (3 credits)
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Technician Diploma
in Electrical/Electronic
Engineering
The Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Technicians (EEET) programme
includes DC and AC circuit theory,
wiring of electrical systems for
commercial and industrial facilities,
motors, generators and power
distribution systems. It also covers
analog and digital electronic systems,
control systems, AutoCAD, use of
electronic simulation software, the
programming of microcontrollers and
programmable logic controllers (PLC).
The EEET programme develops basic
science and engineering knowledge
and hands-on skills. It provides a sound
interdisciplinary mix of theoretical
and practical engineering problem
solving, team work, and project-based
development skills. The diploma in EEET
is a Two-year Full-Time programme
requiring a minimum of 96 Credits for
graduation and includes a final year
research Project worth 6 Credits. A
third year for co-operative training is
necessary for Certification.
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Automotive industries
Electric Drives, Light Rail Systems and
Transportation Utilities
Electric Utilities
Mining and Smelting
Process Industries
Processing and Manufacturing
Transportation
Water and sanitation industries
Credits
of 2.0 required.
Admission Criteria Passes in at least five (5) subjects at
CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency
(Grades I, II and from 1998, Grade
III) or Passes at GCE Ordinary
Levels, which must include
Mathematics, English Language,
Chemistry and Physics or
Completion of the Pre-University
Programme (formerly PreEngineering Programme) with >=
50% in ALL subject areas

(CHEM110D) CHEM110D Chemistry
for Technicians (3 credits)
A study of the principles of chemistry,
topics include Atomic structure
and position in the periodic table,
introductory stoichiometry, balancing
simple chemical reactions, introduction
to organic and inorganic chemistry,
pH measurements and calculations,
basic redox chemistry, corrosion and
extraction of metals.
to Computers and Programming (3
credits)
This unit is concerned with introducing
computer systems and structured
on proper programme design. Topics
include programme development, use of
a development environment, data types,
spreadsheets is also provided.
(CCEG101D) ENSC110D Engineering
Science (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide
a foundation in scientific principles,
which will enable learners to solve
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simple engineering problems at the
technician level. By studying the course,
learners will develop an understanding
of statics, dynamics, temperature and
kinetic energy, heat capacity and latent
heat, magnetism, electrical principles,
energy and engineering systems.
PREREQUISITES: MATH110D
(CCCL110D) COMM110D
Communications and Life Skills for
This course has two fundamental
components: Communications and Lifeskills. The communications component
accounts for 2/3 of the overall mark
while the life-skills portion carries
the remaining 1/3 of the course. The
subject aims to provide a foundation
for employment as well as a basis
for further study. It aims to develop
speaking. It also introduces learners to a
variety of techniques used for obtaining,
evaluating, processing and presenting
information. This subject provides
opportunities to develop key skills in
application of number, communications,
improving learning and performance
and working with others. This subject
also provides some basic skills relating
to the working environment, personal

interests.
(CMA110D) MATH110D Mathematics
for Technicians I (4 credits)
consolidate mathematical ability beyond
that previously studied. Topics include:
Use of computers. Algebra, Arithmetic
and geometric progressions, Graphs
(linear), Areas, Volumes, Geometry,
Trigonometry and Statistics. Structured
Laws (3 credits)
concepts and relationships. The course

covers resistance, current and voltage
relationships; power and energy; circuit
analysis; magnetism, capacitance and
inductance; steady-state and transient
response. The labs supplement the
theory by using lab connections and
computer simulations to illustrate
operational and analytical concepts.
(UEFN124D) ELEC111D Electrical and
Electronics Workshop (2 credits)
This course offers an introduction to
the electrical and electronic field. The
student will install and test simple
single phase circuits and be introduced
to the regulations and requirements for
domestic wiring. Students will acquire
and practice the necessary knowledge,
skills and attitude to work safely in
an electrical environment. They will
also acquire the skills required of an
electronic technician such as soldering
and de-soldering and the use of test and
measurement equipment. The assembly,
testing and installation of cables and
their connectors are also introduced.
(UEFN123D) ELEC110D Introduction

to Electrical and Electronics Principles
I (4 credits)
This is an introductory course in
electrical and electronic principles,
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(UEFN125D) ENGD110D Graphics
and CAD (2 credits)
In this course, the student begins
to acquire the drafting knowledge
and skills for the Electrical and
Instrumentation field. Topics include:
freehand lettering, use of instruments,
scales, applied geometry, technical
sketching, multi-view projection (3rd
angle orthographic projection), basic
dimensioning, and selected AutoCAD
commands. It is also intended that
the students would be introduced to
other software (MS Visio, ProCAD) to
accomplish simple drawings in the
different disciplines.
(UEFN126D) CNTR110D
Instrumentation and Control Principles
(2 credits)
This course gives learners an
appreciation of the principles of
industrial instrumentation. The unit will
also give learners an understanding
of the techniques used in industrial
process control and enable them to
predict controller settings and make
adjustments to achieve stability in such
a control system.
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(CCEG120D) ENSC111D Further

Engineering Science (3 credits)
which underpin the design and operation
of engineering systems. It is a broadbased unit, covering both mechanical
and electrical principles. Its intention is
to give an overview which will provide
the basis for further study in specialist
areas of engineering. To achieve this
unit a student must investigate static
and dynamic engineering systems and
examine energy transfer in thermal and
fluid systems.
(CVCV102D) MATE111D
Mathematics for Technicians II (3
credits)
This course enables the student
to develop the ability to apply
mathematics to the course of study.
Topics include: Algebra (logarithms,
indices, exponential equations), Graphs
(non-linear), Matrix Algebra, Complex
numbers, Calculus differentiation,
partial derivatives, indefinite and definite
integration. Structured assignments
and integrative projects will facilitate
application of concepts.
PREREQUISITE: MATH110D
(CCHS120D) SAFE111D
Environmental Safety (1 credit)
This course provides a description of
the natural environment, the impacts
of Pollution (air, water, soil, noise) on
the natural environment and methods
to reduce these negative impacts;
an overview of the current pollution
regulations and a study of selected
industries in Trinidad to determine the
environmental impact of the industry on
the natural environment and mitigation
measures employed to ameliorate these
impacts.
PREREQUISITES: SAFE110D or
permission from the Instructor
(UEFN132D) ELTR110D Analog

Electronics I (3 credits)
junction transistors, field effect
transistors, and differential amplifiers.
Circuits using these devices will be
studied and analysed. Laboratory
exercises will include construction and
modeling of these circuits to verify the
concepts introduced and the application
of the theory.
PREREQUISITES: ELEC110D,
ELEC111D, MATH111D
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(UEFN132D) ELTR111D Digital
This course is an introduction to digital
logic concepts. The topics covered
are conversion and the arithmetic
manipulation of various numbering
systems and some common codes used
in the digital electronics field, logic
gates, combinational logic circuits,
Boolean algebraic laws and rules,
Karnaugh mapping, the analysis design
and implementation of combinational
logic circuits.
PREREQUISITE: ELEC110D
(UEFN133D) CNTR111D
Programmable Logic Controllers (4
credits)
This course allows for the monitoring
and controlling of pulp and paper mills,
petrochemical industry, compressor
stations are done by programmable
logic controllers (PLCs). This course
provides the student with the necessary
information and resources required for
PLC installation, as well as entering and
editing basic instructions used by the
PLC-5 Allen-Bradley system. Topics
covered are: I/O connections, memory
organization, addressing, programme
files, forcing, searching, descriptions,
relay instructions, timers, counters,
compare and compute instructions. The
RS Logix 5 software programme and

the PLC-5/20 processor are used. The
students will design, connect, program
and troubleshoot the operation of many
practical industrial control systems.
PREREQUISITE: CNTR110D
(CVCV103D) MATE112D
Mathematics for Technicians III (3
credits)
This course enables the student to use
mathematical techniques to support the
study of other units. Topics include:
Vectors, Algebra partial fractions,
binomial theorem. Differential calculus
application to rates, maxima and
minima, points of inflexion. Structured
(UEEE211D) ELTR210D Analog
Electronics II (3 credits)
An advanced course in electronics
covering the operating principle and
application of operational amplifiers,
SCRs, triacs, diacs. timing circuits,
power amplifiers and OPTO-isolators.
Static frequency conversion is analysed.
PREREQUISITES: ELTR110D
(CVCV201D) MATE210D
Mathematics for Technicians IV (3
credits)
develop and extend the understanding of
mathematical concepts learnt and apply
to practical cases. Topics include:
Integral calculus-areas, volumes,
centroids, Numerical integration to
evaluate definite integrals, methods
of integration and first and second
order differential equations. Structured
(UEEE214D) ELTR212D Electronic
Measurement and Testing (3 credits)
The objective of this course is to
provide learners with an introduction to
a range of common and specialized test
equipment used to make measurements
in electronics. Learners will find out
how to select, connect and operate the
equipment as well as how to interpret
the results. Instruments are taught at the
block diagram level to enable learners to
demonstrate the application of common
test methods and how to access errors
inherent in the instruments used.
Particular attention is paid to ensure
that the equipment used is properly
calibrated. Explanation is required of
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the effects instrument characteristics
and limitations have on the measured
quantity.
PREREQUISITES: MATH110D,
ELEC110D
(UEEE212D) ELTR211D Digital
Electronics II (3 credits)
This course covers the advanced
concepts of digital systems using
the foundation from ELTR 111D. The
areas explored are latches, flip flops,
shift registers, counters, multivibrator
circuits, logic families and interfacing
between logic families, the analysis
design and implementation of both
asynchronous and synchronous
sequential circuits, an introduction
to sampling, analog to digital and
digital to analog conversion, memory
systems and an introduction to DSP
microprocessors.
PREREQUISITE: ELTR111D
(UEEE213D) ELEC210D Electrical
and Electronic Principles II (5 credits)
This advanced course in electrical
and electronics principles covers the
analysis of single phase and three
phase circuits by various techniques.
Laboratory exercises involve the
measurement of current, voltage,
power and power factor in single phase
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and three phase circuits. The theory

is further supplemented by computer
simulations.
(UEEE215D) ELCM210D
Telecommunication Principles (3
credits)
This unit covers the principles of
communicating over a distance. It
considers the three elements required
for the transfer of information, i.e.
the transmitter, channel and receiver.
The use of practical channels and the
presence of interference in the form
of electrical noise are considered.
The bandwidth of typical signals
is also covered with respect to the
available portions of the complete
electromagnetic spectrum. The
course also covers the requirement
for the modulation of information
and multiplexing techniques in both
analogue and digital format.
(CVCV202D) MATE211D
Mathematics for Technicians V (3
credits)
Matrices and Vectors-inverse of a

matrix, Cramers Rule, Row reduction,
Angle between two vectors, dot product,
cross product, Trigonometry, addition
theorem, products as sums and
differences, Statistics and Probability,
estimation, hypothesis testing for
a population mean and population
proportion. Structured assignments
(UEEE221D) COMP213D Introduction
to Microcontrollers (3 credits)
to the microcontroller. Hardware and
programming in assembly language is
studied. It also presents details of the
microcomputer system and interfacing.
General concepts of some common
peripheral devices are introduced,
including interfacing to the analog
to digital converter, LEDs, switches,
7-segment displays, terminals and
sensors. Appropriate laboratory
exercises reinforces the theoretical
concepts studied.
PREREQUISITES: ELTR210D, ELTR211D
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Power and Machine Theory (5
credits)
The course takes the learner from
the generation of electrical energy to
the final point of utilisation. It carries
an emphasis on transmission and
distribution of electrical energy and
focuses on the use of overhead lines
and cables within power systems. The
origin and propagation of surges and
transients are analysed. The topic of
power system faults is, for simplicity,
limited to analysing symmetrical faults
and logically relates to aspects of power
system protection schemes.
The synchronization, operation and
use of synchronous machines are
also investigated. The aim is also
to provide learners with knowledge
and understanding of electric motors
and their associated drives that are
employed in modern industry. It
involves the study of the theory of
operation, control, performance, and
characteristics of induction motors
and their associated starting methods,
synchronous motors, generators,
variable speed drives and DC motors.
(UEEE223D) ELEC212D Switchgear

and Power Transformers (3 credits)
A study of the construction and of the
theory of operation, performance, and
characteristics of single phase and
three phase transformers and their
applications.
The course also covers a basic
understanding of electrical switchgear
and protective devices used in industry.
PREREQUISITES: MATH210D and
ELEC210D
(UEEE224D) CNTR210D PLC and
HMI (3 credits)
A continuation of the previous PLC
course incorporating the more advanced
PLC instructions. Topics covered are
instructions for: compare, compute,
and program control, subroutine, block
transfer read/write, PID and message.
Man-Machine-Interface (MMI/HMI)
software packages are used with the PLC
to animate operator control screens.
Practical process control loops are
simulated, animated and controlled.
(UEEE230D) PROJ212D Electrical
and Electronics Project (6 credits)
This course aims to integrate the skills
and knowledge gained by learners
throughout the programme of study,
the type of performance expected of

an electrical / electronics technician
at work. The project should be chosen
by the learner, under guidance from an
instructor, to establish an appropriate
level of study requirement. This will
develop the ability to produce an
acceptable and viable solution to an
agreed project specification a defined
timescale and constraints. The end
result is to an engineered product,
device, service, process or modification
to an existing plant or product.
ELEC212D, ELCM210D, CNTR210D,
COMP213D, ELTR210D,
ELTR 211D, ELTR212D
Power and Machines Lab (3 credits)
In this course, the practical exercises
will verify and reinforce the theory
studied. The students will perform
exercises involving three phase
synchronous machines, induction
machines, D.C machines, single-phase
motors. Use of soft starts controller and
variable speed drives will also be used.
The students will also construct the
power and control circuits when testing
the machines.
PREREQUISITES: MATHD211,
ELECD212
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(UEEE232D) NTWK210D Industrial
Networks (3 credits)
This unit is a study of a basic computer
network using both OSI model and
the internet model. The basics of
data communications systems are
studied and a case study of a wide area
network is examined. The concepts and
protocols of two major power systems
communications - DNP and ModBus
will be covered.
PREREQUISITES: MATH211D and
ELEC212D
Technician Diploma
in Instrumentation
Engineering
The National Technician Diploma in
Instrumentation Engineering provides
students with sound theoretical and
practical training in the operation and
maintenance of automated process
control and measurement systems
used in the production of various
commodities. The IET programme
is a Two-year Full-Time programme
requiring a minimum of 97 Credits for
graduation and includes a final year
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research Project worth 6 credits.

Automotive industries
Education and Research
Electric Drives, Light Rail Systems and
Transportation Utilities
Electric Utilities
Mining and Smelting
Process Industries
Transportation
(CCCL110D) COMM110D
This course has two fundamentals
interests.
Admission Criteria
(Grades I, II and from 1998, Grade III)
or Passes at GCE Ordinary Levels to
Chemistry, and Physics.
Or
Programme (formerly PreEngineering Programme) with >=
50% in ALL subject areas
(CCMA110D) MATH110D
Mathematics for Technicians I (4
credits)
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Laws (3 credits)


to Electrical and Electronics Principles
I (4 credits)
(CCCH110D) CHEM110D Chemistry

Introductory stoichiometry, balancing
simple chemical reactions, Introduction
to ORGANIC AND Inorganic Chemistry;
bpH Measurements and Calculations;
Basic redox Chemistry; Corrosion and
Extraction of Metals.
(CCEG110D) ENSC110D
to Computer Engineering (3 credits)
on proper programme design. Topics
include programme development, use of
a development environment, data types,
and CAD (2 credits)
In this course, the student begins to
acquire the drafting knowledge and
skills for the Electrical and
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fluid systems.

(UEFN126D) CNTR110D
(2 credits)
a control system.
(CCHS120D) SAFE111D
impacts.
(UEFN131D) ELTR110D Analog

modeling of these circuits to verify the
of the theory.
ELEC111D, MATH111D

(CVCV102D) MATE111D
Mathematics for Technicians II
(3 credits)

logic concepts. The topics covered are
conversion between, and the arithmetic
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Karnaugh mapping, the analysis design
logic circuits.
(UEFN133D) CNTR111D
Programmable Logic Controllers
(3 credits)
The monitoring and controlling of
pulp and paper mills, petrochemical
industry, compressor stations are done
by programmable logic controllers
(PLCs). This course provides the
student with the necessary information
and resources required for PLC
installation, as well as entering and
organization, addressing, program
compare and compute instructions.
The RS Logix 5 software program and
PRE-REQUISITE: CNTR110D
(CVCV103D) MATE112D
Mathematics for Technicians III
(3 credits)
Vectors, Algebra, partial fractions,
(UEIE211D) INFL210D Applied Fluid
Mechanics for Instrumentation (3
credits)
Applied Fluid Mechanics for
Instrumentation is the study of the
behavior of fluids, either at rest or in
motion. The aim of this unit is to extend
learners knowledge of the principles
of fluid mechanics and the techniques
used to predict the behavior of fluids
in engineering applications. After the
completion of the course, one should
learn how to analyse the behavior of
fluids as they flow through circular pipes
considering energy contained by the
fluid by virtue of its pressure, velocity
and position. At the end of the course,
one should learn how to account for
energy losses and additions that occur
as fluid flows through many types of

systems.
(UEIE212D) CNTR211D
II (3 credits)
CNTR 110D with emphasis on the
selection of instruments for industrial
process measurements of pressure,
level, temperature, and flow. Topics
include installation, calibration,
and maintenance of head type flow
measurement instruments, linear type
including magnetic, turbine, vortex,
ultrasonic, positive displacement
and mass flow meters, electronic
temperature instruments, thermocouple,
RTD, and non-contact as well as level
applications common to industrial
processes.
(UEIE214D) PRAC210D Applied
Process Control Systems I (3 credits)
The course is an introduction to
simple feedback control as used in
the process control industry. Topics
include feedback loop architecture;
characteristics of the loop and its
functional blocks; loop stability;
feedback controllers, their modes, and
applications; introductory frequency and
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real time analysis; and controller tuning.
The steady state and dynamic responses
of first-order and second-order
elements and their effects on a feedback
control loop is emphasised.

(UEIE215D) COMP210D Advanced

Computer Programming (1 credit)
The course will cover the use of single
and multidimensional arrays, pointers,
records/structures and the use of
functions. The students will be exposed
to PC interfacing programming via the
serial port. At its culmination, students
will be expected to code and implement
programs to read from and write to
devices connected to the serial port
RS232 port and so implement simple
PC data acquisition functions. In all
cases, practical exercises will reinforce
the learning.
PREREQUISITE: COMP110D
(CVCV202D) MATH 211D

Mathematics for Technicians V
(3 credits)
develop and extend the understanding
of mathematical concepts learnt and
apply to practical cases. Topics include:
(CVCV201D) MATH210D
Mathematics for Technicians IV
(3 credits)
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(UEIE224D) PROC 211D Applied

Process Control Systems II
(3 credits)
The course is a continuation of PROC
210D. The control of common
process variables, and multiple control
loops such as cascade, override, and

multivariable control loops are studied.
More advanced control strategies using
ratio and feedforward control techniques
are introduced. Control schemes are
applied to the control of compressors,
boilers, and distillation columns.
PREREQUISITES: PROC210D
(UEIE221D) COMP 212D Computer
Control Systems (4 credits)
This course covers the fundamental
engineering technologies that are
applied in plant automation systems.
Learners will study the components of
sampled data control systems and their
practical applications. The fundamentals
of data communications as they relate
to plant automation systems will be
studied along with the various classes of
computer control systems. In all cases,
practical exercises and case studies will
reinforce the learning.
(UEIE223D) INST213D Analytical
Instrumentation (3 credits)
This course involves the process
parameters that affect product quality,
quantity and overall efficiencies in
an Industrial Process. Analytical
measurement techniques such as:
chromatography, spectrometric
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analysis (IR, UV, chemiluminescence)
are applied to processes to provide
efficient process control. Laboratory
projects support theoretical concepts
and provide the student with hands-on
training.
(UEIE225D) INST214D Instrument
Installation and Maintenance
(2 credits)
This unit is concerned with providing
students with the necessary real life
industrial standards such as system,
methods, techniques and application
that deals with Instrumentation
Installation and maintenance.
Drawing and Interpretation (2 credits)
This course covers the fundamental
engineering techniques involved in
the development and interpretation
of the various drawing standards
used in industry. The concepts of
piping and fitting rating and selection
are introduced, as well as a brief
introduction to process units operations
as they apply to flow sheet design.
Software Applications (2 credits)
This course covers the use of
engineering software packages to rate
and size orifice plates and valve. The

course also introduces Microsoft Access
as a database.
(UEIE230D) PROJ210D
Instrumentation Project (6 credits)
(UEIE232D) PROC212D Statistical
Progress Control (3 credits)
(UEIE233D) INST218D Utility System
for Instrumentation (3 credits)
(BAFO205D) FMGT210D Forest
This course provides the opportunity
to develop the capacity within the
participants to make Forest Management
decisions. The inculcation of the art of
solving both social and environmental
problems is promoted with the exposure
to established concepts and principles
that are reinforced by sound field
procedures and practices.
the ethos that in the field of forest
management people are equally
important as trees. High emphasis is
placed on the social dimension of the
Forestry. The concept of sustainable
resource management in the context of
a changing global environment is a key
feature of this course. The commitments
to the adherence to the tenets of
international conventions are therefore

accentuated.
Another extremely important aspect of
this course is developing the skill of
evaluating the economic significance of
forest resource enterprises. Ultimately,
the participant is expected to be
able to synthesise all aspects of the
Forestry learning experiences into a
workable Forest Management Plan for a
designated area.
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion
of the first year of the forestry
programme.
(BAFO204D) ENTP210D
PREREQUISITES: MIEC110D
Microeconomics
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(BAAG204D) PROJ220D Final Year
Project (1 credit)
Technician Diploma in
Civil Engineering
The National Engineering Technician
Diploma in Civil Engineering
programme includes specialist courses
and modules in Project Management,
Quantity Surveying and Environmental
Engineering. The programme has been
designed for seamless progression from
Diploma to further study at Degree level.
Students are given an introduction to
the world of Civil Engineering through
the study of Structural Analysis,
Construction Technology and Surveying.
NET Diploma in Civil Engineering
Graduates with the practical skills,
knowledge and understanding
of environmental and structural
engineering; geotechnics; quantity and
engineering surveying and construction
management may find positions as:
Civil Engineering Technicians
Clerk of Works
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Engineering Assistants
Quantity Surveying Technicians
Site/Project Managers
Teachers
Work Supervisors
Credits:
of 2.0.
Admission Criteria
(Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III)
or GCE O Levels, which must include
Chemistry and Physics; or
2. Completion of the Pre-University
Programme (formerly Pre-Engineering
Programme) with 50% in ALL
attempted subject areas
3. Mature Student entry*

Description
(CCCL110D) COMM110D
This course has two fundamental
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Programmes
interests.
(CCCL110D) COMP110D Introduction
to Computer and Programming
(3 credits)
This unit is concerned introducing
Science (3 credits)

PREREQUISITE: MATH 110D
(DMVC111D) SAFE 110D
Introduction to Health and Safety
Hazards and Laws (3 credits)
(CCMA110D) MATH110D
Mathematics for Technicians I
(4 credits)
PREREQUISITES: College Ordinary
Math, Additional Math

Description
(CVCE101D) COSC110D
Construction Science (3 credits)
This course extends the students
knowledge of basic scientific principles
and develops their ability to apply the
principles to environmental factors. It
introduces the concepts of structural
mechanics and the use of graphical
representation as a means of analysis.
It also develops an appreciation of the
importance and practical application of
science to constructional elements and
their performance.
(CVEN101D) ENEN110D
Environmental Engineering 1
(3 credits)
environmental topics so that students
would be able to understand how
activities in the home and workplace
affect the soil, air, water, plants and
animals. The students will develop an
understanding water and wastewater
treatment technologies.
(CCHS120D) SAFE 111D
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impacts.
(CVCE102D) GRDE110D Graphical
Detailing (3 credits)
Graphical techniques are used to
communicate information for a wide
variety of construction projects. This
Course is intended to develop the
students skills to read and understand
drawings and details and the basic
skills required to produce graphical
information using both manual and
CAD techniques. The student will be
introduced to the current drawing
practices, conventions and symbols
specific to their vocational pathway and
will investigate, where appropriate, how
to list and schedule components from
such drawings.
(CVCV102D) MATC111D
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numbers, Calculus-differentiation,
(CVGE101D) SOIL110D Soil
Mechanics Properties (3 credits)
This course develops a basic
understanding of the origins,
composition, Classification, structure
and engineering properties of soils.
It also develops an awareness of the
applications of Soil Mechanics in
design. Students also develop the ability
to carry out the basic soil tests and
perform the relevant calculations.
Description
(CVCE103D) COMA110D
Construction Materials (3 credits)
This course develops a sound working
knowledge of the construction materials
readily available and relevant British
Standard requirements; the physical
properties of such materials are

determined.
The principal characteristics of
construction materials are identified and
these are correlated to factors involving
physical and structural performance.
(CVCE104D) COTE110D
Construction Technology (4 credits)
This course develops an understanding
of the principles of construction
as applied to small scale contracts
associated with low rise construction
not exceeding three storey or ten
meters overall height, it also develop
an understanding of traditional and
modern methods of construction,
the technical terminology in use and
the selection of suitable methods for
given situations. This course develops
and appreciation of the construction
processes with regard to time scale and
quality control, for future consideration
in producing specifications and
estimating costs, it introduces the
problems associated with the provision
of public and service utilities associated
with domestic construction and the use
of subcontractors for these activities. It
also identifies legislation appropriate
to particular forms of construction
with respect to performance and
with particular emphasis on safety,
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it identifies the nature of external
works associated with small scale
low rise construction and the need
for coordinating the various activities
comprising the overall contract.
(CVCV103D) MATC112D
credits)
Vectors, Algebra- partial fractions,
(CVCE105D) SVYG110D Site
Surveying And Levelling (3 credits)
and an understanding of the principles
and procedures used in surveying;
it develops an ability to make and
record measurements of angles and
distances and to determine heights
through techniques used currently in
the construction industry. Students
also develop the ability to assess the
requirements for surveying and levelling
specific sties and select the instruments
and techniques most suitable.

Description
(CVCE201D) COTE210D Civil
Engineering Construction (3 credits)
This course aims to introduce and
develop an understanding of the
fundamental techniques, processes
and materials associated with civil
engineering construction. The role and
responsibilities of the civil engineer
within the construction industry
is examined in the context of the
development of infrastructure projects
and the contribution of all members
of the team, including construction
professionals. This is a specialist unit
in the UTT National Diploma in Civil
Engineering Technology Programme
and must be undertaken by all students.
PREREQUISITE: COTE110D
(CVHY201D) HYDR210D
Hydrostatics (3 credits)
This unit is designed to enable the
learner to develop an understanding of
the properties of fluids at rest, of the
forces that cause equilibrium in fluids at
rest and the principles underpinning the
use of static structures to measure fluid
flow. There is an opportunity for learners
to develop the knowledge and skills
required to use laboratory methods and
pressure measuring instrumentation to

ascertain and measure fluid properties.
The supporting skills needed to
record data and present findings in an
appropriate format are also emphasised.
PREREQUISITES: MATC112D
(CVCV201D) MATC210D
Mathematics for Technicians IV (3
credits)
Integral calculus - areas, volumes,
(CVCE203D) MEAS210D
Measurement (3 credits)
This course establishes the basic
techniques of measurement of
building work; it prepares students
for further studies in measurement
and specification work; it provides an
introduction to the compilation of bills
of quantities. Students are able to use
the Standard Method of Measurement of
Building Works to develop accuracy in
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translating drawing work to scheduling
of materials.
PREREQUISITE: MATC112D
(CVST201D) STME210D Structural
Mechanics (3 credits)
This course provides the student with
the essential link between the basic
understanding of structural behaviour
and construction materials provided by
construction science and construction
materials and the study of design and
analysis of structures at a higher level.
The student will have the opportunity
to explore structural behaviour and the
analysis of beams, columns, frameworks
and retaining walls and will carry out
simple beam and column design to
relevant standards.
PREREQUISITES: MATC112D and
COSC110D
(CVCE202D) SVYG210D Site
Surveying (3 credits)
This course develops the studies
covered in SITE SURVEYING AND
LEVELLING to provide an overview
of surveying and levelling theory and
practice; it ensures the application of
current practice and instrumentation
in surveying work, pertinent to the
construction industry. It also develops
ability to use surveying equipment, and
related computer hardware and to plot
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from field notes.

PREREQUISITES: SVYG110D
Description
(CVCE205D) COTE211D Advance
Civil Engineering Construction (3
credits)
This course builds upon the principles
and practice of civil engineering
construction and to apply reasoning
ability in evaluating where and when
particular forms, materials and
technique might be best used. It
develops further a scientific reasoning to
the selection process and implications
on design; it amplifies the importance
and relevance of health and safety to
the construction process, and improves
appreciation of economic consideration
and illustrates their inter-relationship
with quality assurance and control.
PREREQUISITES: COTE210D
(CVCE204D) ESCO210D Estimating
And Costing (3 credits)
of standard methods of recording
quantities of materials required, and
cost incurred, in the construction
of highways; it explains methods of
calculating and recording depreciation
of assets; it also develops competence

in estimating areas, volumes and
quantities of materials required using
typical roadwork schemes as examples.
Students will be able to explain net cost,
gross cost and on cost;
This course also develops competence
in preparing a detailed estimate for
labour and materials using plans and
sections provided and competence
in preparing detailed estimates for
maintenance and reinstatement work
using a schedule of prices.
(CVHY202D) HYDR211D Fluids And
Hydraulics (3 credits)
This Course provides the learner
with a sound understanding of the
forces of equilibrium in fluids,
predominantly water, both at rest and
in motion. It develops the knowledge
and competency to use measuring
instrumentation in laboratory conditions.
It develops the skills necessary to record
data, analyse it and present results in an
appropriate format. A manual, semimanual and computer software approach
is used.
Analysis of hydrostatic forces,
concepts of buoyancy and stability
of floating bodies are related to civil
engineering projects. Fluid kinetics and
applications to the design of pipelines
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and channels using charts/tables and
computer software are investigated
along with associated energy losses.
An appreciation of hydraulic machinery
allows for the understanding of pump .
pipeline system problems and for the
energy input to a system by turbines.
Hydraulic structures for measuring
and controlling flow in channels
are investigated both for steady and
unsteady flow.
PREREQUISITES: HYDR210D
(CVCV202D) MATC211D
credits)
(CVGE201D) SOIL210D Soil

Mechanics Design (3 credits)
of soil structure design and structure/
soil interaction, it also develop an
awareness of the effect of soil conditions
and properties on structure type and
cost. The student will develop an
understanding of the principles of soil
engineering to enable sound judgments
to be made in the choice of practical
designs.This course also develops the
ability to apply soil mechanics design to
relevant practical problems.
PREREQUISITES: SOIL110D
Description
(CVCV203D) PROJ218D Civil
Engineering Project (6 credits)
This Course develops the learners
ability to evaluate and resolve realistic
practical problems and work as part
of a team. The Course aims to apply
the skills and knowledge developed in
other Courses of the programme (and
where possible experiences from work)
the type of performance expected of
construction technologists.
It is designed to bring small groups
of learners together into teams so that
they can co-ordinate their individual

skills and abilities. The scheme of work
should allow the individual learner an
opportunity to take responsibility for his/
her own contribution to the outcome and
to demonstrate his/her ability to work
as part of a team. The brief will include
an agreed timescale for the staged
development of the overall plan of work
within given defined constraints, with
the team working towards an acceptable
and viable solution to the agreed brief.
PREREQUISITES: COTE211D, SOIL210D
and STDE210D
(CVCE206D) COAD 210D
Contractual Administration (2 credits)
This course develops a working
knowledge of the nature, purpose
and legal requirements of the types
of contract used in the construction
industry and their application. It
examines the more significant
administrative factors associated
with contracts and establishes the
contractual obligations placed upon the
various parties involved. This course
also develops the competence to apply
contractual procedures from the pretendering stage to final certification.
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(CVST202D) STDE210D: Structural
Analysis and Design (4 credits)
ability to analyse structures and produce
an appropriate design. The Course
builds on techniques and understanding
of structural behavior developed in
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS. The
Course aims to provide the learner with
the analysis and design knowledge
required to carry out the design of
common structural elements to the
appropriate British Standard, Code of
Practice or European Code of Practice.
The learner is encouraged to work with
simple real life examples and to gain
the skills and understanding to develop
effective and economic designs.
PREREQUISITE: STME210D; MATC210D
(CVEN201D) ENEN211D:
Environmental Engineering 2
(3 credits)
In this module, students will learn the
fundamentals of collection systems
for domestic wastewater, wastewater
treatment techniques, monitoring and
operation of wastewater treatment
systems, water treatment systems
and the standards relevant to water,
sewerage and sewage treatment. The
design of water reticulation and sewer
collection systems will be covered in
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detail. Emerging technologies in water

reclamation and water recycling will
also be emphasised.
PREREQUISITE: ENEN110D
Technician Diploma
in Mechanical
Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technology produces engineering
technicians who are capable of
performing effectively in a wide range of
industrial positions. Graduates develop
the required skills through the practical
application of key concepts and
principles in mechanical engineering
technology such as thermo fluids,
machine design, engineering materials,
manufacturing processes and controls
technology.
Candidates may seek employment in
Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Utility,
Servicing and Construction. Positions
include:
Construction Technicians
Environmental, Health and Safety

Technicians
Heating and Air Conditioning
Technicians
Mechanical Draughtsman
Mobile Equipment Technicians
Non Destructive Testing Technicians
Plant and Equipment Performance
Evaluators
Process Plant Operators
Technical Estimators
Credits
of 2.0 required.
Admission Criteria
Passes in at least five (5) subjects at
CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency
Grade III) or GCE O Levels to
include Mathematics, English
Language, Chemistry and Physics
or;
50% in ALL attempted subject
areas or equivalent Qualifications.
Mature Student entry*.
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(CCCL110D) COMM110D:
The Life Skills course is implemented
as a core component of The University
of Trinidad and Tobagos Diploma
Programmes. This course focuses
on three areas-Psychosocial Skills;
Societal Skills; and Study Skills - and
encourages students practical and
reflective development in these areas.
Students explore and investigate a range
of topics under these broad headings,
through lecture sessions and via
research. A variety of performance tasks
are assigned, each aimed at fostering
students emotional, social, academic
and economic intelligence.
In addition, the course promises to
support participants acquisition of
knowledge, skills, attitudes and values
as they make choices that will result in
healthy and productive life styles.
LIFE110D Life Skills (1 CREDIT)

on three areas-Psychosocial Skills;
Science (3 credits)
The purpose of this unit is to provide
technician level. This unit has not only
been designed to act as the necessary
prerequisite for further study of the
specialist engineering science units
but also to provide the necessary
educational base for study of the core
engineering science unit in Higher
National engineering programmes. By
studying the unit, learners will develop

an understanding of statics, dynamics,
electrical principles, energy and
engineering systems.
(CCMA110D) MATH110D
credits)
Laws (3 credits)
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(CVCV102D) MATM111D
credits)
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(MEFN107D) ELFD110D Electrical
and Electronic Fundamentals (3
credits)
Knowledge of the underlying physical
principles governing the operation of
electrical and electronic devices and
circuits are key to developing a sound
understanding of the function and
operation of such devices and circuits.
The concepts and principles previously
studied will be developed and extended,
and emphasis placed on a practical
investigative approach through practical
construction, measurement and testing
of circuits and the use of computerbased software packages for circuit
analysis and simulation. This unit
presents opportunities to demonstrate
key skills in application of number,
communication, information technology
and problem solving.
(MEFN110D) FTEC110D Fabrications
Processes and Technology (3 credits)
This unit provides the knowledge
and understanding required by those
working in the fabrication industry.

The unit covers a range of fabrication
processes and related technology
focussing on the main processes used
in todays industry. The unit also covers
pattern development and the important
aspects of health and safety when
working in the fabrication industry.
(MEFN109D) ENGR110D Engineering
Graphics (2 credits)
includes drafting exercises CAD
assignments (2D) with a slant towards
drafting exercises.
(MEFN111D) MECH110D Mechanical
Principles (3 credits)
This unit provides the essential
link between the core unit Science
for Technicians and the study of
Mechanical Principles at Higher
National level. It aims to broaden
the learners knowledge of the basic
principles which are fundamental to
mechanical engineering design and the
operation of mechanical systems.
The behaviour and performance of static
and dynamic mechanical systems is
investigated. The nature of the forces
acting on static structures and the
effect of these forces on the structural
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components is examined. The dynamics
and kinetics of mechanical systems are
investigated and their effects examined.
PREREQUISITES: ENSC110D
Engineering Science
(MEFN112D) MATL110D
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
(3 credits)
The aim of this unit is to complement
Science for Technicians and Mechanical
Principles, which are in part concerned
with the strength of engineering
materials. It also has strong links with
Technicians and underpins those units
concerned with production and process
technology.
(MEMG116D) MCTL110D
Application of Machine Tools
(3 credits)
This unit introduces learners to the
types of manually operated machine
tools commonly used in industry and
typical applications of such equipment.
It introduces the theory of cutting tools,
the practice of tool and work setting for
production on manual machine tools
and the checking of critical features and
dimensions against specifications. Safe
use of equipment will be a constant
theme throughout the unit.
The unit aims to provide the learner with

the skills necessary for the safe and
efficient production of components on
manual machine tools. It also provides
the learner with a broad knowledge base
upon which suitable types of machine
tool and appropriate tooling may be
chosen for specific sorts of work.
(MEFN113D) ENDS110D Engineering
Design (4 credits)
This unit aims to develop an
appreciation of the basic aspects
of engineering design with respect
to commercial and manufacturing
requirements. It provides opportunities
to develop the competences needed to
produce and present design solutions
which will meet the requirements of a
customers design brief. Final design
solutions will include engineering
drawings and other presentation
material.
The unit considers design as a holistic
process which cannot be done in
isolation. Emphasis is placed on
communication with others, the ability
to determine needs, make realistic
design proposals and to present them
in an appropriate manner. It is not
intended that high-level design skills be
demonstrated at this stage.
PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge of

Materials, Statics, Engineering Drawing
(MEFN114D) FLMH110D Fluid
Fluid Mechanics is the study of the
behavior of fluids, either at rest or in
learn how to analyse the behaviour of
systems.
(MEFN114D) MATM112D
(3 credits)
Vectors, Algebra-partial fractions,
binomial theorem. Differential calculusapplication to rates, maxima and
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(MEMG217D) PGCR210D
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS
(3 credits)
The aim of this unit is to introduce
learners to the concepts of
programmable controllers and to explain
how they are applied in the control of
engineering processes. The unit starts
with the basic design (both hardware
and software), structure and operation
of modern programmable controllers.
It then develops the understanding
and knowledge required to configure
inputs/outputs and to write, enter
and test programmable controller
programmes. The unit also contains an
examination of programmable controller
communications. It concludes with
an investigation into programmable
controller applications.
CVCV201D MATM210D Mathematics
for Technicians IV (3 credits)
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(MEMG218D) MCHG210D CNC
Machining (3 credits)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
is extensively used throughout the
engineering industry as a means of
providing precise control of movement.
Its main application in manufacturing
engineering is found in the production
of components using machine tools
by the process of metal removal,
automated welding using robot arms,
and in fabrication using press tools,
press brakes and similar machines. In
addition to the manufacturing process,
it is also used to provide the linear
movement of the probe on co-ordinate
measuring machines which provide
quality inspection of linear dimensions.
CNC has revolutionised the engineering
industry in many ways, with the
improvements in productivity, flexibility
and quality leading to many merits
and advantages. This unit presents
opportunities to demonstrate the key
skill in improving own learning and
performance.
(MEFN221D) EPHS210D ElectroPneumatic and Hydraulic Systems

and Devices (3 credits)
The aim of this unit is to extend learners
knowledge and understanding of fluidpower systems in modern industry.
Learners will investigate pneumatic
and hydraulic diagrams, examine the
characteristics of components and
equipment and evaluate the applications
of pneumatics and hydraulics.
(MEMG220D) TMDY210D
Thermodynamics 1 (3credits)
learners to the principles and laws of
thermodynamics and their application
to engineering thermodynamic
systems. The unit covers system
definition, the first and second laws of
thermodynamics, heat engine cycles,
the measurement of engine performance
and the layout and performance of
steam plant.
(MEMG223D) TECH210D Plant
Technology 1 (3 credits)
The aim of this unit is to investigate
the relationships between theory and
practice for various items of plant and
equipment. It gives an overview of how
to apply principles in the workplace to
encourage good practice in areas such
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as design, development, operation and
maintenance.
(MEMG224D) MCHE210D
Dynamics of Machines (3 credits)
This aim of this unit is to broaden and
deepen the students knowledge of the
principles and techniques used in the
design of machine elements. It seeks to
build upon the foundations which have
been laid in Engineering Science and
Mechanical Principles by increasing
depth of treatment and the range of
application.
The first outcome is concerned with the
characteristics of a wider range of power
transmission elements. The second
outcome introduces the student to an
in-depth investigation of some common
mechanical systems using both
analytical and graphical techniques.
The third outcome is concerned with
mechanical vibrations and in particular
the transient and steady-state response
of mass-spring systems to disturbing
forces.
(MEMG227D) PMMG210D Plant
Maintenance and Management
(4 credits)
One of the basic aims of this unit is to
examine engineering maintenance which
can be adapted to any engineering
plant equipment environment. Within

the chemical, oil, gas, nuclear and
allied industries maintenance of plant
is increasingly important and based
on an understanding of maintenance
objectives and principles, students will
be expected to identify good practice
and be able to devise a maintenance
management strategy for engineering
plant and equipment in the workplace.
(MEFN225D) MESY210D
Mechatronic Systems Principles
(3 credits)
the learner to the necessary skills and
principles that underpin a range of
mechatronic systems. The unit will
encompass small single component
systems as well as larger systems
integrating components from different
engineering disciplines. The unit will
deal with the control concepts used in
mechatronic systems and will focus
on system design and maintenance.
The approach will be broad-based, to
reflect the fact that mechatronics is,
by its nature, multidisciplinary and
not confined to a single specialised
discipline. The intention is to encourage
the learner to recognise a system not as
an interconnection of different parts, but
as an integrated unit.
(CVCV202D) MATM211D
credits)
(CCHS120D) SAFE111D
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impacts.
(MEFN228D) TMDY211D
Thermodynamics II (3 credits)
This course examines the following
application of thermodynamics
principle: internal combustion engines,
engine testing and cycle tracing,
evaluation of engine parameters leading
to efficiency improvement, performance
testing, refrigeration/ heat pump
cycles. Appropriate calculations will be
conducted for analysis purposes.
PREREQUISITES: TMDY210D
HTCM240D Heat Transfer &
Combustion (3 credits)
This unit is intended to develop
learners knowledge of principles and
empirical relationships to enable them
to solve practical problems involving
heat transfer, combustion and the
specification of practical engineering
equipment.
(MEMG230D) MATL210D Strength
of Materials (3 credits)
This aim of this unit is to broaden and
deepen the learners knowledge of
the principles and techniques used in
stress analysis. It seeks to build upon
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the foundations that have been laid

in the units Engineering Science and
Mechanical Principles, by increasing
depth of treatment and the range of
application.
In the first outcome the learner is
introduced to the theoretical and
experimental methods of complex stress
analysis, together with the theories
of elastic failure. Appropriate use of
these can be made throughout the
unit to determine operational factors
of safety. The second outcome is
concerned with the theoretical behavior
of structural members under load and
affords an opportunity for verification by
experimental testing. The third outcome
introduces the learner to the analysis
of loaded structural members from
considerations of strain energy. Here
again there is ample opportunity for
experimental verification of the analysis.
(MEFN231D) PROJ215D Final
Project (6 credits)
The design project will enable
students to develop problem solving
techniques and strategies, which resolve
technological problems and technical
designs. The course consists of two
equal parts: theory and the project itself.
Theory covers several related design
topics. Students work in groups and
plan the project, provide regular status

reports and present a formal final report
and presentation.
Technician Diploma
in Petroleum
Engineering
Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
Technology (NETD-PET) attempts to
produce engineering technologists
who are capable of performing
effectively in all areas of the upstream
petroleum industry. Graduates develop
the required skills through practical
application of key concepts and
principles in petroleum engineering
technology.
Employment in upstream Oil and Gas,
exploration field operations, drilling,
computer applications, prospect
analysis and reserves determination
include positions as:
Computer Application
Technologists
Field Supervisors
Geological, drilling, production and
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reservoir technologists
Petroleum Engineering
Technologists
Rig Supervisors
Well Log Analysts
Well-site Geological Technologists
Well Test Analysts
Credits
of 2.0 required.
Admission Criteria
(Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III)
or GCE O Levels, which must include
Chemistry and Physics or;
50% in ALL attempted subject
areas or equivalent Qualifications.

(PTCH121D) APCH110D Applied
Petroleum Chemistry (3 credits)
Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry,
topics included organic chemistry,
corrosion, field water chemistry,
gas laws, phase diagrams, material
balance, combustion, and field testing
techniques.
PREREQUISITES: CHEM110D
(Chemistry for Technicians)
(CCCL110D) COMM110D

interests.
to Computer and Programming (3
credits)
This unit is concerned introducing
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(PTDR131D) DRLG110D
Fundamentals of Drilling Technology
(PBL) (4 credits)
Fundamentals of rotary drilling, drilling
rigs, drilling rig systems, drill bits,
drill string design, drilling fluids, and
hydraulics, well control procedures.
This course explains the application of
the types of drilling rigs and describe
the characteristics and composition
of the drill string. The drilling fluid
composition and properties. The
optimum flowrates and bit nozzle sizes
are determined and drilling programs
created. Well control procedures,
abnormal pressures and applications of
underbalanced drilling.
PREREQUISITES: PETR110D,
ENSC110D
Science (3 credits)
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fluid systems.
(CCFL120D) FLMC 110D Fluid
Applied Fluid Mechanics for
Instrumentation, is the study of the
behaviour of fluids, either at rest or in
learn how to analyse the behavior of

systems.
(PTGS133D) GEOL110D Physical
Geology (3 credits)
to basic geological principles. Topics
include geological time; internal
configuration of the earth, and
geological processes; identification of
hand specimens of common minerals
and rocks; and basic map contouring.
(CCMA110D) MATH110D
(4 credits)
PREREQUISITES: College Ordinary
Math, Additional Math
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(CCMA120D) MATP111D
(3 credits)
(CCMA130D) MATP112D
(3 credits)
Vectors, Algebra-partial fractions,
binomial theorem. Differential calculusapplication to rates, maxima and
(PTPN122D) PETR110D Petroleum

Industry Overview (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of
the upstream petroleum industry to
introduce the student to conventional
oil and gas well drilling. Topics include:
legal survey systems; land sales;
mineral rights; components used in the
drilling of a well; well control; Casing
and basic design; cementing operations;
testing procedures for well evaluation;
basic fishing tools and operations and
safety.
Description of the significance of
exploration, drilling and production in
the oil and gas industry including the
regulation impacting these key functions
and the core personnel involved.
Explanation of the application of various
drilling rigs and the major components
and their function. Safety as required
in the drilling rig and the environment
in which they operate. Brief explanation
of mineral rights, survey systems and
identification of location. Evaluation of
the well with a view to completion and
production.
(PTPN132D) PROD110D Oil Well
This course covers the basic
fundamentals of the various systems
associated with the production of oil and

gas from a hydrocarbon reservoir, to the
sales point.
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to the
Petroleum Industry
Laws (3 credits)
(CCHS120D) SAFE111D
impacts.
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PREREQUISITES: SAFE 110D or
subject at the degree level.

PREREQUISITES: DRLG110D,
PROD211D

(PTPN224D) CMPL210D Oil Well
Completion (3 credits)
The Unit examines: types of
completions; completion and workover
fluids; perforating methods; well
simulations; sand control; cement bond
logs, and secondary cementing.
PROD211D
COREQUISITE: DRLG210D
(PTDR222D) DRLG210D Advanced
Well Drilling (3 credits)
This unit is concerned with the
understanding of advanced drilling
equipment, advanced hydraulics and
complex fluid columns, casing selection
and design, primary cementing,
planning a well and developing the
detailed drilling procedure, selecting
candidates for horizontal and multilateral
drilling, and understanding deviation
control. The areas of study covered will
crystallise the understanding of planning
and drilling deviated and horizontal
wells. It will provide necessary
knowledge for students to work in
drilling companies or to progress in the
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(PTEC234D) ECON210D Petroleum

Project Economics (3 credits)
This course is about the business
of oil and gas. It covers, at an
introductory level; an introduction to
modern economics, the objectives
of governments, the objectives of oil
and gas companies including service
companies. Project evaluation concepts
and techniques, inflation and the
cost of production, pricing and risk /
sensitivity analysis including break
even analysis (CAPEX and OPEX). If
available, students would be exposed
to appropriate software e.g. Peek
Merak--Schlumberger. Otherwise
Excel spreadsheets as contained in
Engineering Economy by Sullivan would
be used in a workshop.
PREREQUISITES: COMP110D;
RENG210D; PROD210D
(PTEV232D) ENVS210D Petroleum
Environmental Issues (3 credits)
and skills to identify, assess, evaluate
and anticipate the environmental issues
of Petroleum Production Operations
in Trinidad & Tobago, and the
Environmental, Legal and Compliant
Platforms that are applicable to their

management. At the end of each
module description there is a bracketed
highlight of content areas to guide
lecturers; should changes be made they
must be reflected appropriately.
(PTGS213D) GEOL210D Petroleum
Geology (3 credits)
Elements of this Module include the
study of reservoir source and cap
rocks; the origin and migration of
hydrocarbons; trapping mechanisms;
exploration methods; lithologic logs;
sub-surface maps; cross sections, and
drilling locations.
PREREQUISITES: GEOL110D
(CCMA210D) MATP210D
(3 credits)
PREREQUISITES: MATP112D
Technician Diploma
Programmes
(CCMA220D) MATP211D
(3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: MATP210D
(PTRE223D) NGAS210D Natural Gas
This course provides a review of gas
properties, gas material balance and
recoverable gas, gas processing and
marketable gas, gas marketing, gas
well testing and gas deliverability
forecasting.
PREREQUISITES: RENG210D,
PROD211D, COMP110D
Recommended: MATH210D
(PTPN215D) PROD210D Surface

Production Operations and Facilities
(3 credits)
This course explains and describes the
flow of produced fluids from the wells
to the producing facilities. Gathering,
field handling and processing of oil and
gas; topics include process equipment,
technical sketching and design, surface
equipment and instrumentation, oil
processing, field facilities, production
accounting, gas processing facilities
and field handling of natural gas.
Identify the operational problems in the
field handling of natural gas.
PREREQUISITES: MATH111D,
PROD110D
(UEIE224D) PROD211D Subsurface
Oil and Gas Production (3 credits)
understanding of downhole terminology,
tubing selection and design, bottom
hole pressure determination, artificial
lift, problem well analysis, production
logging, gas and oil well testing. It
provides the knowledge about the inflow
of wells fluids into the wellbore, the
movement of the fluid up through the
tubing and to surface facilities. The
areas of study covered will support
subsequent units in the course and
provide necessary knowledge for
students to assimilate the learnings from
the other courses in the programme.

PROD110D, ENSC111 D
(UEIE232D) PROD212D Advanced
Production Technology (3 credits)
This course focuses on reservoir
performance and nodal analysis of
both oil and gas wells. Topics include
Decline Curve Analysis and Forecasting,
Oil Inflow Performance Relationships
and Oil and Gas Well Network
Optimisation using nodal analysis.
PREREQUISITES: PROD211D,
RENG210D
(PTPJ233D) PROJ214D Petroleum
Industry Project (6 credits)
This course is based on problem solving
and continuous improvement targeted
towards exploratory well plan and field
development in the oil and gas industry.
Maximum group size of 5 students will
allow students to develop team work in a
multidisciplinary environment (which is
very necessary in the industry)
PREREQUISITES: PROD211 D,
DRLG210D, RENG210D
(PTGS212D) PTPC210D
Fundamentals of Petrophysics
(3 credits)
This course introduces the basic
concepts of open hole well logging
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technology, log responses to
petrophysical characteristics, and basic
well log analysis and interpretation
methods. Several single-well data sets
will be used to illustrate and apply
the technical concepts discussed in
class where at the end of the course,
students will be expected to identify
various lithology and fluid-bearing units,
discern the types of fluids present,
quantify porosity and fluid saturation of
fluid-bearing units and quantify static
hydrocarbon reserves in place.
simulation, oil flow, basic pressure

buildup and drawdown analysis.
PREREQUISITES: RENG210D,
MATH210D
(PTRE211D) RENG210D Basic

Reservoir Engineering Technology
(3 credits)
This course involves examining the
principles of reservoir engineering
technology and includes the following
topics: rock and fluid properties, phase
behaviour, volumetrics and planimetric
calculations, material balance, recovery
mechanisms and fluid flow.
PREREQUISITES: GEOL110D,
APCH110D, MATH112D

Diploma (hereafter referred to as
NETD) programme in Communications
Engineering was developed in response
to the rapid technological advancement
of the local and international Information
and Communications Technology (ICT)
Industry. Trinidad and Tobago has kept
abreast of the latest technologies and
this has lead to:
- the growth of computer hardware and
software services
- the transformation of business
systems to ICT based models
- the accompanying growth in the use
of communication networks for data
traffic
- the growth in wired and wireless
voice traffic
PTRE231D RENG211D Advanced

Reservoir Engineering (3 credits)
This is the second course in the
reservoir engineering technology
program. Topics include: waterflood
analysis and relative permeabilities,
full oil material balance, reservoir
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Technician Diploma
in Communications
Engineering

Areas:
Telephone service providers
Internet service providers
Computer sales and service
Banks
Insurance companies
Utility companies
Energy based companies
Universities
Broadcast houses
Government
Entrepreneurial activity
Credits
of 2.0 required.
Admission Criteria
(Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade
III) or GCE O Levels, which must
Chemistry and Physics or;
Programme (formerly Pre-Engineering
Programme) with 50% in ALL
attempted subject areas or equivalent
Qualifications.
Technician Diploma
Programmes
Description
(CCCL110D) COMM110D
interests.

Science (3 credits)
PREREQUISITES MATH110D
(CCMA110D) MATH110D
(4 credits)
for Technicians(3 credits)

(DMVC111D) SAFE110D Health and
Safety (3 credits)
credits)
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Description
Electronic Principles I (4 credits)
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and CAD (2 credits)
In this course, the student begins
to acquire the drafting knowledge
and skills for the Electrical and
(UEFN126D) CNTR110D
(2 credits)
a control system.

The aim of this unit is to investigate a
number of major scientific principles
which underpin the design and
operation of engineering systems. It
is a broad-based unit, covering both
mechanical and electrical principles. Its
intention is to give an overview which
will provide the basis for further study in
specialist areas of engineering.
PREREQUISITE: Engineering Science ENSC110D
(CVCV102D) MATE111D
(3 credits)
Technician Diploma
Programmes
(CCHS120D) SAFE111D
impacts.
Description
(UEFN131D) ELTR110D Analogue
modelling of these circuits to verify the
of the theory.
ELEC111D, MATH111D
logic concepts. The topics covered are,
Karnaugh Mapping, the analysis design
logic circuits.
PREREQUISITES: ELEC110D
(UEFN133D) CNTR111D
Programmable Logic Controllers
(PBL) (4 credits)
The monitoring and controlling of
pulp and paper mills, petrochemical
industry, compressor stations are done
by programmable logic controllers
(PLCs). This course provides the
student with the necessary information
and resources required for PLC
installation, as well as entering and
organisation, addressing, program

compare and compute instructions.
The RS Logix 5 software program and
(CVCV103D) MATE112D
credits)
Description
(ITCN201D) APRG 210D Advance
C++ Programming (3 credits)
This course builds on the introductory
programming course. Topics include:
sequential files, arrays, strings and
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structures. Programming exercises
will make up a large component of the
course. Emphasis will be placed on
problem analysis, good programming
style and professional documentation.
PREREQUISITES: COMP110D,
MATH110D
PCHW210D PC Hardware (3 credits)
This course provides the foundations for
a detailed understanding of the physical
personal computer components found
in a typical Corporate Network. Students
will learn to identify and install common
PC components and software. Students
will develop a thorough understanding
of problem solving and troubleshooting
techniques. Strong focus will be on the
Hardware Objectives of the CompTIA
A+ Certification.
(ITCN205D) NWOP210D Network
Operating Systems (3 credits)
This course introduces Network
Operating Systems. It covers system
administration, user management,
allocation of network resources,
network security features and the
printing environment. The installation,
configuration, operation, monitoring
and securing of the Microsoft Windows
Environment is part of the focus of this
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course. The course also covers Linux

operating systems. Linux topics include
installing, configuring and securing a
Linux workstation. Providing file and
print services to network users is also
covered.
(ITCN204D) INTW210D
Internetworking 1 (2 credits)
This lecture/lab course introduces
the student to the network protocols
required to configure and operate a local
area network. This course covers the OSI
model and the TCP/IP protocol stack,
IP addressing, protocol structure and
function. Focus is placed on OSI layers
1,2 and 3. Basic Cable Management in
introduced.
PREREQUISITE: INTW210D
(CVCV201D) MATE210D
(3 credits)
Integral calculus areas, volumes,

(ITCN203D) DATA210D Data
communications (3 credits)
This unit is a study of the principles
of data communications and of their
importance to modern society. In this
unit the principles of electronic signal
transmission are developed. These
principles are then used as the basis
for the study of data signals and their
propagation over various media.
Description
(ITCN208D) MIDE210D
Microprocessor Design (3 credits)
This course is designed around a PIC
microcontroller and offers a general
introduction to programming and circuit
building for general applications. The
student will be able to design, build and
program a PIC18F452 microcontroller
for a variety of applications. Topics
focus on the design and construction
of an embedded system, assembly
language; the application of structured
programming techniques; and the use of
software development tools.
Technician Diploma
Programmes
(ITCN206D) DICO210D Digital
Measurement and Control Systems
(3 credits)
This Course focuses on solving real
world measurement problems using
a desktop computer. To this end,
the student will gain knowledge and
experience with the inner workings
of transducers, signal conditioners,
computer interfaces, and the software
that combines these into a coherent
whole.
(ITCN202D) COET210D
Communication Engineering Theory
(4 credits)
This unit is a study of the principles
of communication engineering, an
important step in the development
of an understanding of electronic
communication processes together
with their technical and commercial
uses, and of their importance to modern
society. In this unit an understanding
of the various principles that govern
common communication processes
is developed. This is then used as the
basis for the study of the operations
of various communication devices.
Commonly used communication
engineering terminology e.g.
channels, transmitter and receiver and
transmission techniques such as AM

and FM as well as parameters used to
evaluate system performance e.g. signal
to noise ratio are introduced.
(ITCN207D) INTW211D
Internetworking 2 (3 credits)
This course focuses on network
design, media, interface cards,
switching, routing, and common
networking topologies, protocols
and network connectivity. It will give
students a detailed understanding
of internetworking technologies as
employed in Local Area and Wide
Area Networks. Common IEEE (802)
Standards and IETF application layer
protocols, packet analysis, and security
are discussed; and students are also
introduced to ATM and Frame relay.
PREREQUISITES: INTW210D
(CVCV202D) MATE211D
(3 credits)

PREREQUISITES: MATE210D
Description
(ITCN209D) TESY210D Telephony
Systems (4 credits)
The Course deals with equipment,
cables, signaling, and switching
concepts for communications
systems. Students learn to differentiate
between key systems and PBX systems.
Course coverage extends to - basic
configuration of PBX systems, cable
management for telephony, introduction
to VOIP and cellular telephone systems
including TDMA and CDMA.
PREREQUISITES: COET210D
(ITCN210D) BRCO210D Broadband
Communication (4 credits)
This course introduces the basics
of broadband transmission systems
for the transport of Voice, Video, and
Data. Systems covered are microwave
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radio systems including microwave
frequencies, waveguides, passive and
active devices, and microwave antennas
and satellite communications systems;
fiber optic transmission including
SONET , fiber splicing, fiber and coaxial
cable terminations, and test equipment;
link budgets for the systems covered.
PREREQUISITES: COET210D
(ITCN212D) PROJ211D
Communication Engineering Project
(6 credits)
The participant will apply skills and
knowledge acquired throughout
the COMM Eng. programme to
design/implement and fabricate a
communications system or a control
system . The project may be a
microprocessor controllers, a network
solution, a wireless implementations for
data or voice or any other systems of a
similar nature chosen by the student/
students or suggested by the instructor.
The project team will employ project
management skills introduced in the
course as well as proper research
techniques. The team create a
project report as well as do a formal
presentation of the work.
PREREQUISITES: MIDE210D,
DICO210D, INTW211D, COET210D
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Technician Diploma in
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering is a well
established and full-fledged engineering
discipline worldwide. The computer
Technician performs a variety of
computer and computer related tasks.
Some of the jobs are system designer,
system analyst, computer programmer,
database design and administrator,
Network design and administrator,
technical support etc. The graduate
computer technician will be equipped
with the necessary knowledge and skills
to also undertake research in the field.
Opportunities
The programs prepare
graduating students for employment in
the following sector:
Gas & Oil
Energy
Financial
Health
Education & Research
Tourism & Hospitality
Manufacturing
Distribution
Personal services
The graduates will be expected to take
key roles in the firms in these sectors
and to make a significant contribution
to any information or data processing
activity.

Admissions Criteria
The admission requirements are in
accordance with the Universitys
regulations for admission to the NETD
program. The Computer Engineering
Program requires one of the following:
Caribbean Examination Council
Examinations (CXC) or GCE
O-Levels in the following subjects:
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics,
English Language and one other
subject.
Relevant NEC Technicians Diploma
Mature student entry: An applicant
who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic
or technical qualifications for
admission to a program may be
accepted as a Mature Student. He/
she would need to possess the
critical elements of the stipulated
qualification and would be assessed
by the UTT Program Professor
as possessing a combination of
Technician Diploma
Programmes
qualifications and educational or
experiential maturity to enable him/
her to successfully participate in the
Program.
Programme Credits
of 2.0.
Year 1 Term 1
(CCCL110D) COMM110D
Technicians (1 Credit)
on three areas Psychosocial Skills;

Science (3 Credits)
(CCMA110D) MATH110D
Credits)
consolidate mathematical ability
beyond that previously studied.
Topics include: Use of computers.
Algebra, Arithmetic and geometric
progressions, Graphs (linear), Areas,
Volumes, Geometry, Trigonometry
and Statistics. Structured
(ITFN102D) MGMT110D Introductory

Management for Technicians (3
credits)
This is a classroom-based introductory
management course that seeks to
expose the technician to insights into
the world of business with which he/
she is likely to interface. The business
organization, corporate environment
and culture, business ethics, small
business management and business
tools and documents are some of the
subject areas to be covered in this
course. The course will be delivered in
both lecture and Project Based Learning
(PBL) formats and will make ample use
of teamwork, group discussions and
student-directed learning to facilitate the
teaching/learning process. Solutions
will be sought for anticipated and
unanticipated problems as the learning
process progresses.
(CCHS110D) SAFE110D Introduction
Laws (3 Credits)
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Credits)
Year 1 Term 2
to Electrical and Electronic Principles
I (4 Credits)
An Introductory course in electrical
and electronic principles, concepts
and relationships. The course covers
resistance, current and voltage
relationships; semiconductors,
power and energy; circuit analysis;
capacitance; magnetism and
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(UEFN124D) ELEC111D Electrical
and Electronics Principles (PBL) (2
Credits)
This course offers and introduction
to the electrical and electronic field.
Students install and test simple singlephase circuits and be introduced to
the regulations and requirements for
domestic siring. Students acquire
and practice the necessary know-how,
skills and attitudes for working safely
in an electrical environment. They
also acquire skills required of and
Electronic Technician such as soldering
and de-soldering and the use of test
and measurement equipment. The
assembly, testing and installation of
cables and their connectors, are also
introduced.
(CCMA120D) MATP111D
Credits)

(ITFN103D) COHW110D Computer
Hardware Fundamentals PBL(3
Credits)
This unit is concerned with the concepts
of computer hardware and the operation
fundamentals. It provides the student
with the opportunity to inspect the
inside of computers and gain handson experience of the various subassemblies. It includes detailed theory
of peripherals (including hard and
floppy drives, optical storage devices,
video systems, power control systems
and printers), installation practices,
configuration as well as maintenance,
safety and troubleshooting techniques.
(ITFN104D) PROG110D C++
Programming (2 Credits)
to problem-solving and structured
programming using C++ with a
strong emphasis on proper program
design. Topics include: selection and
repetition structures, arrays, strings and
an introduction to basic object-oriented
concepts which are expected to be
developed further in subsequent object-
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Programmes
oriented programming courses.
PREREQUISITE: COMP110D
(UEFN126D) CNTR110D
(2 Credits)
appreciation for the principles of
process control, and enable them to
adjustments to achieve stability in a
control system.
PREREQUISITE: ENSC 110D
Year 1 Term 3
(CCMA130D) MATP112D
Credits)
will facilitate application of concepts
(ITCT103D) DIAN210D Digital

Analysis (3 Credits)
DIAN210D is an introduction to
digital concepts. Topics include
manipulation, of the various number4ing
systems commonly used in digital
electronics; digital representation
using binary codes; Boolean
algebraic theorems and postulates;
combinational logic gates; the design
logic circuits, and the study of
latches and flip-flops. Extensive use
of a software-based simulation tool,
(Electronic Workbench), will provide
support to theory concepts, and bread
boarding circuits in the laboratory will
supplement theory simulations, by using
basic circuitry to illustrate operational
and analytical concepts.
(ITFN105D) NTWK110D Networks I
(4 Credits)
The student will be introduced to
computer networking concepts, tools
and techniques. Topics include: Network
fundamentals, OSI protocol layers, TCP/
IP protocol and services and related
topics. Introduction to selected Internet
tools and related topics will also be
covered.
(ITFN106D) OPSY110D POSIX

Operating System PBL (4 Credits)
This unit provides an introduction
to computer operating systems
including process management,
storage management, auxiliary
storage management, performance
evaluation and security. The
emphasis is on POSIX compliant
systems with key concepts being
reinforced through lab assessments.
PREREQUISITE: COHW110D,
COMP110D
Year 2 Term 1
(CCMA210D) MATP210D
(3 Credits)
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(ITCT201D) COMP211D
Microprocessor Architecture and
Interfacing (3 Credits)
This unit is concerned with
Microprocessor architecture concepts
utilizing the Intel 80x 86 families
of CPUs. Hardware and software
principles; programming in assembly
language within the MS-DOS/PC-BIOS
environment.
(ITCT202D) OOPR210D Object
Oriented Programming 1 (4 Credits)
This unit introduces students to
problem solving and object-oriented
programming using Java with a strong
emphasis on proper program design.
Topics include object oriented design
concepts (such as classes, attributes
and methods), selection structures,
arrays, strings and an introduction to
advance object-oriented concepts.
PROG110D
(ITCT203D) PROG210D Fourth
Generation Languages (3 Credits)
The student will learn how to use a
fourth generation software system.
Topics covered include relational
database concepts and a data retrieval
and manipulation language Structured
Query Language (SQL). Any RDBMS
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(ORACLE, MYSQL, and SQL Server) can

used be for programming assignments
and the course project.
(ITCT204D) DCOM110D Data
Communications (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of the
public telecommunication voice and
data networks. The nature of data signals
and their propagation over transmission
lines as well as data signal impairments
are studied. Topics also include network
topologies, communication codes,
terminal equipment and terminal
emulation, asynchronous transmission,
error detection and correction and serial
interface standards.
(ITCT205D) COMP214D Human
Computer Interaction (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the concepts
and principles related to designing
modern software - user interfaces.
Topics include steps in designing
interfaces, human factors in interfaces,
software design considerations and
use of interface development tools.
The design of effective screens and
menus and the development of effective
interaction routines is emphasized.
Year 2 Term 2
(ITCT206D) SYDV210D Distributed
Systems Development (3 Credits)
This unit enables the learner to
understand and use distributed
computing systems development
technologies. Build applications using
various web technologies. Understand
aspects of distributed systems design
including architectures, distributed
databases, security and cryptography.
Understand applications of distributed
systems including e-commerce and
enterprise system architectures.
(ITCT207D) INSY210D Information
Systems (PBL,SL) (3 Credits)
This course introduces the learner to
the methods of object-oriented software
engineering as applied to Information
computer systems. Topics include:
planning and feasibility, requirements
analysis, specification, system lifecycle, prototyping, object-oriented
design, documentation and CASE
tools. A substantial project, such as the
development of an information storage
and retrieval system, will be undertaken
by learners working in teams. This
project will be completed in INSY 211D
INFORMATION SYSTEMS II.
PREREQUISITE:
Technician Diploma
Programmes
Java 1, Java II, Oracle, HCI, User
Documentation Report
The Programming Lab
WindowsXP SP3, Java JDK 6.x, Java
SDK, Apache Tomcat 6.x, NetBeans
6.x (UML plugin), Mysql Server 5.x,
Internet Explorer 7.x
Oriented Programming 2 PBL (4
Credits)
This unit builds on Object Oriented
Programming 1 and is designed
to enhance the students problem
solving and program design abilities.
Emphasis is placed on advanced
object oriented concepts with the use
of interfaces and abstract classes.
Learners are introduced to the Singleton
and Observer objects as well as
concepts relating to data structures and
algorithms for sorting and searching.
PREREQUISITE: OOPR210D
(CCMA220D) MATP211D
Credits)
Matrices and Vectors inverse of a

application of concepts
(ITCT209D) PROG211D Business
Programming PBL (3 Credits)
concepts, operation at an architectural
level, interfacing and programming
of microcomputer systems to form
an integral part of the solution to
engineering problems. It provides
underpinning knowledge about
computing and the use of computers
in engineering. The areas of study
covered will support subsequent
units in the course and provide
necessary knowledge for students to
use computers to develop computing
applications.
PREREQUISITES:
The Programming Lab
Windows XP SP3, Visual Studio .NET
2008, SQL Server 2008, Internet
Explorer 7.x
Year 2 Term 3
(ITCT210D) MGMT210D
Management and Finance (3 Credits)
This is a classroom-based second
level management course that exposes
the technician to further insights into
she is likely to interface. Management
Information Systems, Finance,
Accounting, HR Management, Quality
and Productivity Control, Decision and
E-Business are some of the subject
areas to be covered in this course. A
practical business case will be the
primary in-course assessment tool.
The course will be delivered in both
lecture and Project Based Learning
teaching /learning process. Solutions
process progresses.
OR
for Technicians (3 Credits)
A study of the principles of Chemistry is
the first step in the development of an
understanding of chemical
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(ITCT201D) COMP211D
Microprocessor Architecture and
Interfacing (3 Credits)
This unit is concerned with
Microprocessor architecture concepts
utilizing the Intel 80x 86 families
of CPUs. Hardware and software
principles; programming in assembly
language within the MS-DOS/PC-BIOS
environment.
Oriented Programming 1 (4 Credits)
This unit introduces students to
problem solving and object-oriented
emphasis on proper program design.
Topics include object oriented design
concepts (such as classes, attributes
and methods), selection structures,
arrays, strings and an introduction to
advance object-oriented concepts.
PROG110D
(ITCT203D) PROG210D Fourth
Generation Languages (3 Credits)
The student will learn how to use a
fourth generation software system.
Topics covered include relational
database concepts and a data retrieval
and manipulation language Structured
Query Language (SQL). Any RDBMS
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(ORACLE, MYSQL, and SQL Server) can

used be for programming assignments
and the course project.
(ITCT204D) DCOM110D Data
Communications (3 Credits)
public telecommunication voice and
data networks. The nature of data signals
and their propagation over transmission
lines as well as data signal impairments
are studied. Topics also include network
topologies, communication codes,
terminal equipment and terminal
emulation, asynchronous transmission,
error detection and correction and serial
interface standards.
(ITCT205D) COMP214D Human
Computer Interaction (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the concepts
and principles related to designing
modern software - user interfaces.
Topics include steps in designing
interfaces, human factors in interfaces,
software design considerations and
use of interface development tools.
The design of effective screens and
menus and the development of effective
interaction routines is emphasized.
Year 2 Term 2
(ITCT206D) SYDV210D Distributed
Systems Development (3 Credits)
This unit enables the learner to
understand and use distributed
computing systems development
technologies. Build applications using
various web technologies. Understand
aspects of distributed systems design
including architectures, distributed
databases, security and cryptography.
Understand applications of distributed
systems including e-commerce and
enterprise system architectures.
(ITCT207D) INSY210D Information
Systems (PBL,SL) (3 Credits)
This course introduces the learner to
the methods of object-oriented software
engineering as applied to Information
computer systems. Topics include:
planning and feasibility, requirements
analysis, specification, system lifecycle, prototyping, object-oriented
design, documentation and CASE
tools. A substantial project, such as the
development of an information storage
and retrieval system, will be undertaken
by learners working in teams. This
project will be completed in INSY 211D
INFORMATION SYSTEMS II.
PREREQUISITE:
Technician Diploma
Programmes
The Programming Lab
WindowsXP SP3, Java JDK 6.x, Java
SDK, Apache Tomcat 6.x, NetBeans
6.x (UML plugin), Mysql Server 5.x,
Internet Explorer 7.x
Oriented Programming 2 PBL (4
Credits)
This unit builds on Object Oriented
Programming 1 and is designed
to enhance the students problem
solving and program design abilities.
Emphasis is placed on advanced
object oriented concepts with the use
of interfaces and abstract classes.
Learners are introduced to the Singleton
and Observer objects as well as
concepts relating to data structures and
algorithms for sorting and searching.
PREREQUISITE: OOPR210D
(CCMA220D) MATP211D
Credits)

application of concepts
(ITCT209D) PROG211D Business
Programming PBL (3 Credits)
concepts, operation at an architectural
level, interfacing and programming
of microcomputer systems to form
an integral part of the solution to
engineering problems. It provides
underpinning knowledge about
computing and the use of computers
in engineering. The areas of study
covered will support subsequent
units in the course and provide
necessary knowledge for students to
use computers to develop computing
applications.
PREREQUISITES:
The Programming Lab
Windows XP SP3, Visual Studio .NET
2008, SQL Server 2008, Internet
Explorer 7.x
Year 2 Term 3
(ITCT210D) MGMT210D
Management and Finance (3 Credits)
This is a classroom-based second
level management course that exposes
the technician to further insights into
she is likely to interface. Management
Information Systems, Finance,
Accounting, HR Management, Quality
and Productivity Control, Decision and
E-Business are some of the subject
areas to be covered in this course. A
practical business case will be the
primary in-course assessment tool.
The course will be delivered in both
lecture and Project Based Learning
teaching /learning process. Solutions
process progresses.
OR
for Technicians (3 Credits)
A study of the principles of Chemistry
is the first step in the development
of an understanding of chemical
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processes together with their technical
and commercial uses; and of their
importance to modern society. In
this unit the principle of periodic
classification and the relationship to
electronic structures is developed.
These principles are then used as the
basis for the study of selected chemical
combinations with respect to formation,
structure, bonding, reactions, and
commercial uses.
(ITFN211D) HTWK211D Advanced
Computer Networking (3 credits)
This advance-networking Course
focuses on inter-connectivity within
wide area networks. Students study
concepts of Ethernet switching, routing,
bridging, and administration of wide
area networks. Advanced UNIX network
administration is also studied. Students
will use a project management model
for Projects. The first half of the course
emphasized individual work; in the
second half, students work in Teams.
Emphasis is on acquiring the practical
knowledge required to implement
bridges and routers; checking network
interface and protocols; testing cables;
fault diagnostics, and preventative
measures. Students are exposed to the
technologies used to transport data over
wide area networks. Topics include:
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packet switching, frame relay, cell relay,

bridges, routers, T1/T3 networking,
public and private networking.
Connection and connectionless-oriented
services are also studied.
(ITCT211D) PROJ219D Computer
Engineering Project PBL,SL (6
Credits)
This unit is designed to guide learners
through the process of planning and
implementing an information technology
project. The unit will provide the basics
of project management in terms of
the tools and techniques used and the
strategies and modeling employed in
project initiation. This unit will also
involve the examination of an IT problem
for which a project-based solution can
be given.
Technician Diploma In
Chemical Engineering
The Diploma in Chemical Engineering
programme is designed to meet the
needs of the Petroleum, Petrochemical,
Chemical, Fertilizer and Allied Industries
as well as the Food Industry for trained
personnel in the areas of production,
process operations, maintenance and
environmental control. It focuses on
developing a sound understanding of
chemical engineering fundamentals,
process design technology, operations
and control and environmental
engineering.
Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma in Chemical
Engineering will be able to assume
positions such as Operators,
Technicians or Engineering Technical
Assistants. The programme prepares
graduating students for employment in
the following areas:
- Petrochemical Industries
- Refineries
- Gas processing
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- Electric Utilities
- Technical sales and service
representatives
- Manufacturing
- Water and sanitation industries

Admissions Criteria
regulations for admission to
undergraduate programmes (Section
4.3, UTT Academic Regulations for
Undergraduate Programmes, Feb 2008)
and require the following:
Grade III) or GCE O Levels, which
must include Mathematics, English
Language, Chemistry and Physics
or;
50% in ALL attempted subject areas
or;
Other equivalent Qualifications may
also be considered.
Programme Credits
credits with a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.0. Courses and Descriptions
Year 1 Term 1
(CCCL110D) COMM110D
Technicians (1 Credit)
on three areas Psychosocial Skills;
Science (3 Credits)

(CCMA110D) MATH110D
(4 Credits)
(CCNC120D) ENCH110D Engineering
Chemistry (4 Credits)
The course emphasis is placed on the
practical, day to day calculations and
relevant theory performed by practicing
Engineering Technologists. The course
is divided into thirteen units, covering
a list of topics in redox chemistry and
corrosion, water treatment chemistry,
phase behavior and application, material
balances in industrial processes, basic
organic chemistry and hydrocarbon
chemistry including combustion
chemistry, analysis and application
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to energy production in the Industrial
environment.
There are nine labs conducted to
facilitate learning of the practical
analytical techniques used in the topics
covered.
PREREQUISITE: Attendance to all
Laboratory sessions are compulsory
Laws (3 Credits)
to Computers and Programming
(3 Credits)
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Year 1 Term 2
(CVCV102D) MATH111D
(3 Credits)
ELPR110D Electrical Principles (3
Credits)
The student becomes conversant with
electrical terms and applies electrical
principles, concepts and relationships
that are fundamental to many technical
applications. The course is conceptual
while working towards problem solving
and application in industry. General
topics include circuit analysis, safety
and applications.
(PEOV120D) INOV110D Industry

Overview (3 Credits)
students to concepts of chemical
engineering in the upstream and
downstream processes. It provides
underpinning knowledge about:
Exploration and Geology, Reservoir
Engineering, Drilling, Production,
Process Variables, Process Equipment,
Unit Operations, Typical Downstream
Processes.
(PETH120D) THDY110D Basic
Thermodynamics (3 Credits)
This course consists of the following
subject areas: Heat and temperature,
phase changes, calorimetry, basic
gas laws, gas compression and
consumption, laws of thermodynamics,
steam table use, steam throttling
processes, advanced work and heat
flow to and from gases, advanced gas
process relationships and introduction
to heat engine cycles.
PREREQUISITE: ENSC110D
Engineering Science
(CCFL120D) FLSY110D Industrial
Fluid Systems (4 Credits)
Industrial Fluid System is the study of
the behavior of fluids, either at rest or in
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learn how to analyze the behavior of
systems.
(CCHS120D) SAFE111D
Environmental Safety (1 Credit)
impacts.
Year 1 Term 3
(CVCV103D) MATH112D
(3 Credits)
will facilitate application of concepts
(PEIN130D) INST110D
Instrumentation for Process
Measurement and Control Principles
(PBL) (4 Credits)
a control system.
(PEFW130D) FDAC110D Flow

Diagram Development and AutoCAD
(3 Credits)
includes
a) Basic drafting principles applied to
process flow diagrams
b) Isometric piping sketches and
drawing on the computer using
CAD software
c) Piping terminology and symbols
d) Interpretation of flow systems and
drawing of same on the computer
e) Learning to use drafting equipment
f) Learning to draw using CAD
software
PREREQUISITE: MATH111D,
THDY110D, ENCH110D
(PECM130D) CALC110D Chemical
Engineering Calculations I (3 Credits)
This course deals with calculations
commonly used in Chemical
Engineering. Topics covered include
stoichiometry in Engineering
calculations, material balances with
reacting systems, real gas relationships
and behavior of gas vapour mixtures.
PREREQUISITE: MATH111D, THDY110D,
ENCH110D
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Year 2 Term 1
(CVCV201D) MATH210D
(3 Credits)
(MEMG229D) HETR210D HEAT
TRANSFER (3 Credits)
This course is structured such that the
student will be able to understand the
following: Steady state conduction;
natural and forced convection; identify
and rate heat exchangers; calculate and
apply appropriate mean temperature
differences; film heat transfer
coefficients; describe the major features
of heat exchangers; film and drop
condensation; radiation.
PREREQUISITE: THDY110D, MATH112D,
FLSY110D
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(PETR210D) MATR210D MASS

TRANSFER (3 Credits)
The foundation of the course is physical
chemistry viz. Raoults law and Henrys
law. The course deals with applied
science where the principles of mass
balances and physical chemistry
are combined. Graphical methods
of problem solving developed from
rigorous empirical models and testing
are wildly used in this course.
ENCH110D, FLSY110D
(PECM210D) CALC210D Chemical
Engineering Calculations II (3 Credits)
This course deals with further
calculations commonly used in
Chemical Engineering. Topics covered
include multicomponent phase
behavior, energy balances for processes
without chemical reactions, energy
balances for processes with chemical
reactions and heats of solutions.
PREREQUISITE: MATH112D, CALC110D
(PEPC210D) PRCH210D Process
Chemistry (3 Credits)
This course provides the student
with the necessary background to
understanding the chemistry and
chemical principles relevant to industrial
process chemistry. Some specific
common chemical processes are

studied from an industrial standpoint,
including raw materials, material
production and reaction products.
PREREQUISITE: ENCH110D
Year 2 Term 2
(CVCV202D) MATH211D
(3 Credits)
them to practical cases. Topics include:
(PETH220D) PCTH210D Physical
Chemistry and Thermodynamics
(4 Credits)
This course is designed so that students
will be able to examine and apply the
principles of Thermochemistry, Phase
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equilibria, Chemical kinetics and
Thermodynamics to process design and
operations.
PREREQUISITE: THDY110D, ENCH110D
(PEDN220D) PRDE210D Chemical
Process Design (4 Credits)
This unit is concerned with concepts
and calculations related to chemical
engineering design problems. It
provides underpinning knowledge
about: Block Flow Diagrams, Process
Flow Diagrams and Piping and
Instrumentation Diagrams. Preliminary
sizing of pipelines, Two phase
separators, Centrifugal compressors,
Heat exchangers and Distillation towers;
Estimate Capital and Operating costs
and use economic evaluations to
determine the feasibility of projects;
Perform a computer simulation of a
section of a chemical plant.
PREREQUISITE: MATR210D, HETR210D,
CALC210D, COMP110D, FDAC110D
(PEIN220D) PRIN210D Analytical &
Process Instrumentation (3 Credits)
This course will provide basic
instrumentation techniques for chemical
analysis in the chemical process
industries; analytical equipment in both
an analytical and process laboratory
setting using on-line equipment;
techniques covered: ultraviolet/visible

and infra-red spectrophotometry, atomic
absorption emission, gas and liquid
chromatography; potentiometry, basic
principles of QA/QC.
PREREQUISITE: INST110D, PRCH210D
(PEUO220D) UNOP210D Unit
Operations Lab (3 Credits)
The course is designed to support the
theory learned in the unit operations
courses of chemical engineering. It is a
laboratory course only and enables the
student to apply theoretical concepts
learned in the fluid mechanics,
thermodynamics, and heat and mass
transfer courses to a practical situation.
PREREQUISITE:THDY110D, FLSY110D
Year 2 Term 3
(PEPS230D) PLSY210D Plant
Systems and Services (2 Credits)
components, operation and
maintenance, and auxiliaries of plant
equipment such as motors, pumps,
cooling water systems, feed water
treatment, compressed air systems,
specialized heat transfer system, and
steam generation plants. Some safety
and maintenance aspects of these are
included.
(PEPJ230D) PROJ213D Chemical

Engineering Project (6 Credits)
This course provides students with real
life experience in chemical engineering
and an opportunity to make a positive
contribution. The students will be
divided into groups of two. Each group
will be assigned to a local company
to conduct an engineering project.
Most of the projects are located in an
operating plant and are ones to which an
improvement of recommended change
be proposed.
PRCH210D, PRIN210D, ELPR110D,
PRDE210D, MAT210D, HETR210D,
CALC210D, COMP110D, FDAC110D
(PEMP230D) MAPR210D Materials
and Processes (Metals) (3 Credits)
concepts underlying the topics of
metallic bonding, crystalline structures,
mechanical and non-destructive tests,
shaping of metals, alloying of metals,
thermal phase equilibrium diagrams,
the iron-iron carbide phase equilibrium
diagram, various heat treatment of
steels, alloy steels, surface hardening
of steels, cast irons and non-ferrous
metals and alloys.
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(PEEN230D) ENEN210D
Environmental Engineering (3 Credits)
engineering solutions and treatment
technology designs that are applicable
to pollution control management of air,
and water contaminants in Trinidad &
Tobago.
PREREQUISITE: SAFE111D
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Bachelor of
Technology
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Technology
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Bachelor of
Technology in
Animal Science and
Technology
Food and agricultural industries in
Trinidad and Tobago have experienced
similar challenges as many other
countries: human capital building,
social transformation, environmental
concern, and global competition. The
UTT has taken a historical opportunity
and is in a position to transform these
vital industries through consolidation
and transformation of institutions. With
a sustainable strategy for technology
development and transfer, it can renew
human and societal interest, create
employment opportunity, improve
quality of life, and assure food security
and safety for the Country.
Opportunities
Career paths include livestock
production and the extensive
infrastructure that provides the
products and services required
for management, marketing and
processing of livestock and livestock
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products.
Sales
Management
Public Relations
Marketing
Quality Control and Education
Admissions Criteria
The following minimum entry standards
shall apply for the B.Sc. and B.Tech.
degrees in Animal Science and
Technology:
1. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examination CAPE LEVEL I with
grades 3 and above in Biology and
Chemistry. Applicants with CAPE
LEVEL II passes in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry and Biology
would be eligible for certain
exemptions. General Paper or
Communication Studies would be
an asset to applicants. Applicants
should also have attained 5 O
Level passes including English,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology
and another subject. (Agricultural
Science is acceptable).
OR
2. An ECIAF Diploma in: - Agriculture,
or,
- Animal Health and Veterinary
Public Health, or,
- Animal Health, Production, and
Veterinary Public Health

OR
3. Other equivalent Qualifications may
committee or Programme Professor.
before selection.
successfully complete a medical
fitness examination.
Programme Credits
requires successful completion of:
Bachelor of Technology: 120 credits
Year 1 Term 1
(BACC113B) CHEM111B Chemistry
II (3 credits)
General Chemistry II course is a core
science course that serves as the first
step towards laying the foundation for
students to pursue more specialised
studies in other fields of science and
engineering. The overall goal of the
General Chemistry II course is to
understand and describe the behavior
of the three states of matter, properties
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Technology
Programmes
of solutions and mixtures of gases,
liquids and solids. This course is
also concerned with the principles of
reactivity including the rate of chemical
reactions, the factors affecting the
rate, as well as the chemical reactions
at equilibrium and thermodynamics.
The chemistry of various elements
is examined with an emphasis on
the transition elements and a brief
introduction of nuclear chemistry is
offered.
(BACC105B) ECON210B Economics
(3 Credits)
This course is designed to examine
the fundamentals of organising a small
business, fundamental entrepreneurial
responsibilities and decisions
applicable to the creation and operation
of agribusinesses. Emphasis is on the
challenges of entrepreneurship, building
the business plan, strategic planning,
forms of ownership, marketing, pricing,
cash flows, financial planning, putting
the plan to work, looking at ethical
and legal concerns and the regulatory
environment. Emphasis will also be
placed on real world application of
business theory through the building
entrepreneurs. The course will be taught
from the standpoint of the individual
in the economy, the individual as a

consumer of goods and a supplier of
resources, the firm as a producer of
goods and a purchaser of resources,
and the operation of individual markets
and industries. As such, the course
introduces students to the fundamentals
of micro and macroeconomic theory
taking into consideration Caribbean
culture and small open economies
while exposing them to contemporary
issues. Agribusiness concepts and
the application of these concepts to
various agricultural enterprises and
types of businesses will be explored
including factors of production, pricing
and marketing and the role of price
elasticities of demand and supply. The
ability to apply economic principles and
methodologies to the decision-making
process of the business operating under
conditions of risk and uncertainty will be
developed. Discussions on competitive
strategy, the international economy and
e-commerce will also be conducted.
The course includes lectures and
assignments and supporting discussion,
student participation and case analyses.
Students are expected to interact with
appropriate advisors, be able to work
effectively in teams, and be active
participants in classroom discussions
and exercises.
(BACC207B) BIOL210B Biology II (3

Credits)
Biology-II is a follow on course of
Biology-I required for all Bachelor of
Science students in CBAFT. The course
consists of 2-hour lecture and one
2-hour lab per week. Course includes
biodiversity of plants and animals and
discusses the structure and function
of plants and animals emphasising
exchange of respiratory gases;
obtaining nutrients; internal transport
systems; regulation of body fluids; and
reproduction. Comparisons are made to
emphasise the similarity as well as the
differences in how plants and animals
function.
(BACC102B) CALC110B Calculus I
(3 credits)
Calculus I covers an in depth the
differential calculus portion of a
two-course calculus sequence.
Topics include limits, continuity,
derivatives, and integrals of algebraic
and trANIMendental functions of
one variable, with applications.
Upon completion, students should
be able to apply differentiation and
integration techniques to algebraic and
trANIMendental function.
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Technology
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(BACC104B) PHYS110B Physics (3
credits)
This Course introduces students to
both practical and theoretical aspects
of physics as it applies to life sciences.
Topics covered include, measuring
systems and instruments; one and
two dimensional motion; properties
of matter; heat and; electricity and
magnetism.
(BAAS111B) ANIM111B Principles
of Animal Science (3 credits)
navigate through other livestock courses
in the programme. It course discusses
the major factors and contemporary
issues affecting the productivity and
profitability of the various livestock
sector. This course will look at livestock
products, production, and trade in
livestock products as it relates to
Trinidad and Tobago and the wider
Caribbean, factors impacting on the
productivity of the livestock sector,
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Year 1 Term 2
(BACC107B) MBIO111B
Microbiology (3 Credits)
The Course teaches basic modern
microbiology. It covers nutrition,
cultivation, isolation of microorganisms,
control of microorganisms,
microbiology of water and wastewater,
food microbiology, microbial
ecology, soil microbiology, microbial
deterioration of materials and basic
morphology of viruses and their
replication. The student will gain
good basic knowledge of the role of
microorganisms in the environment.
The practical component of the course
will consolidate the theory. The course
is basic for animal, plant or human
microbiology courses.
(BACC108B) ENTR111B
This course will focus on specific
requirements of the agricultural sector
as it relates to agribusiness. The
overall intent is to provide students
with a framework for examining the
agricultural experience, beginning
at the first stage of production to the
final stage of output with the ultimate
customer being the end-user in
mind. The goal is to provide a solid
background of the practical application

of addresses the unique entrepreneurial
experience of conceiving, evaluating,
creating, managing, and potentially
selling a business. The goal is to
provide a solid background with
practical application of important
concepts applicable to entrepreneurial
environments. The key business areas
of record keeping, people management,
product management and overall
organisational skills will be addressed
from an entrepreneurial perspective.
A combination of testing methods will
be used as follows: formal lecturers,
classroom discussion and participation
leading to development of feasibility
plans, business plans and product
launching. Experiential approaches will
be adopted to support collaborative
learning to share experiences amongst
students and facilitate shared problem
based learning. Where possible, guest
speakers from both agricultural industry
and business community will be invited
to provide mentorship for students.
the business community, advisors, be
able to work effectively in teams, and
be active participants in classroom
discussions and exercises.
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BIOS110B Biostatistics (3 Credits)
descriptions and summarization
data. Correlation, simple linear
regression, and analysis of variance
will be introduced. Scholars will work
with clinical datasets and will learn
findings.
PREREQUISITES: CALC110B or
MATH110B
(BACC114B) COMM210B Effective
Communication (3 Credits)
The course is introduced through the
principles of composition, use and
misuse of English in critical arguments,
evaluating sources of information,
prose style in technical writing. Since
the ability to communicate and write
effectively is one of the most powerful
resources for business success, this
course is designed to provide the
student with the communication and

writing, tools and skills to ensure
that work teams function at maximum
effectiveness and that there is continued
people development which enables
the business to become and remain
sustainable and successful.
A variety of communication
methodologies students will gain
insight into their own communication
patterns and be better able to improve
and enhance communication with
supervisors and co-workers. The course
includes lectures and assignments
and supporting discussion, student
participation, guest speakers and case
analyses. Students are expected to
interact with appropriate advisors, be
processes, vouchers, journal, ledger,

trial balance, assets and liabilities,
preparation of final accounts and
reports, accounting systems, cost
accounting, an introduction to auditing
procedure and taxation principles and
management accounting including
budgeting. Emphasis is given to the
measurement, recognition and reporting
of current and long-term assets and
cost and management accounting to
help managers perform the traditional
management functions of planning,
controlling and decision-making.
and exercises.
(BACC111B) ACCT211B Accounting

(3 Credits)
The course introduces the student to
accounting as an information system
to help in the making of economic
decisions. It introduces concepts,
processes, principles and systems of
book-keeping and accounting. Topics
include definition and role of accounting
principles and concepts, accounting
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Year 1 Term 3
(BACC399B) ANIM499B Incubator
Project (12 Credits split over the final
term of each year)
This is a highly structured course which
will be conducted through project
teams under the guidance of appropriate
faculty members with respect to
business development and management
as well as agricultural production and
processing systems. This projectbased learning is considered integral
to the programme so that it maintains
real world relevance for students.
The chosen project will integrate the
varied learnt concepts in science and
technological knowledge for agricultural
production and processing along with
important business concepts such as
entrepreneurship, creativity and idea
development, design of competitive
business models, and building strategic
plans with relevant components such
as feasibility analyses, marketing and
pricing, managing finances etc.
This course will be the focal point
through which CBAFT will be able to
produce the new generation of food
and agricultural entrepreneurs and
biotechnologists to undertake the
development of food and agricultural
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sectors leading to the goals of wealth

creation, food security, and food
safety. At the end of this course, the
graduates are intended to be business
savvy, entrepreneurially spirited and
technologically competent in their
chosen areas. Additionally, the project
especially seeks to support students
who take the initiative to create business
or career opportunities for themselves
and offers the possibility for business
persons within the community to
consider investing.
Year 2 Term 1
(BACC202B) BICH210B
Biochemistry I (3 Credits)
This course will examine common and
unique aspects of microbial, plant,
and animal biochemistry relevant to
the physiology of those organisms.
Topics and approaches will emphasise
chemical mechanisms, structurefunction relationships, and evolutionary
relationships. The initial portion of the
course will focus on biosynthesis of cell
components, essential metabolites, and
assimilation of carbon and nitrogen.
Later portions will cover selected
topics from microbial and animal
biochemistry. Topics will include
comparative aspects and evolutionary
relationships among domains of life;

photosynthesis by plants will be covered
in detail followed by microbial systems
for harvesting light energy; catabolism
of so-called xenobiotic compounds
of industrial origin by microbes will
be described followed by mammalian
detoxification systems; sensory systems
of animals will also be discussed
along with current thinking regarding
evolutionary origins. Nature of enzymes,
environmental influences of enzyme
activity; adaptation of enzyme activity
to the bodys needs. Applications to
medicine and drug development will
also be included.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL110B,
CHEM111B
(BAAS210B) ANIM310B Animal
Physiology (3 Credits)
of farm animals including, basic
systems.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL110B
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Nutrition (3 Credits)
feedstuffs.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL110B or
ANIM310B
of the major concepts of theoretical

and applied animal genetics as a basis
and foundation course in the animal
biotechnology degree. These concepts
can be merged and applied either at
the farm or in research institutions. A
team approach will be used to promote
communication, leadership, teambuilding and problem solving skills.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL210
Disease I (3 Credits)
Year 2 Term 2
(BABT305B) BIOT313B Animal

Genetics (3 Credits)
This course presents topics in animal
genetics. It is meant to provide students
with a general understanding of genetics
at the whole genome level and its
applications in mammalian animal
systems. With a focus on genetic
improvement of animals, this course
discusses applications of animal
genetics along with the basics of
Population, Quantitative, Conservation
Genetics and Cytogenetics. It also
presents concepts of inheritance of
complex traits, mutations and disease,
sex determination, genomic imprinting
and comparative genomics. Students
will develop an overall understanding
(BACC205B) MKTN211B Marketing

(3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide
students with basic marketing
information with emphasis on the
marketing of agricultural commodities.
Efficiency criteria, consumer
behavior, market organisations and
institutions, and marketing functions
are analysed. Topics will include
issues of consumption, prices and
competition, marketing margin,
processing, wholesaling and retailing,
risk management, futures and options,
market structure and information,
standardisation and grading and
government roles in marketing of
agricultural products. The course will

also cover issues that have led to the
industrialisation and globalization of
agriculture; forms of market structure
and their implication for the firms
marketing strategies. Particular
emphasis will be given to the role
of transaction costs and changing
consumer preferences in determining
the organisation of the various stages
in the food supply chain; marketing
strategies (e.g., franchising, licensing,
advertising, price discrimination,
product differentiation) in terms of
their effectiveness in enhancing firms
competitiveness and performance.
student participation, guest speakers
and case analyses. Students are
expected to interact with appropriate
advisors, be able to work effectively
in teams, and be active participants in
classroom discussions and exercises.
Reproduction (3 Credits)
The course is aimed at providing
students with an appreciation of
the basic reproductive anatomy
and physiology of farm animals,
reproductive disorders and the
reproductive management techniques
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used to regulate reproduction of farm
animals to improve the productivity
and profitability of farm enterprises.
The course will cover the anatomy
including comparative anatomy of the
male and female reproductive tract,
reproductive cycles, gametogenesis and
folliculogenesis, ovulation, erection and
ejaculation, fertilisation, placentation,
parturition and lactation. Knowledge of
these processes will be used to develop
a basic understanding of reproductive
management goals and reproductive
technologies used to achieve these
goals.
PREREQUISITE: ANIM310B
Selection and Breeding (3 Credits)
The course first reviews the nature
of Mendelian inheritance when
extended to quantitative traits that is
jointly influenced by the environment
and the simultaneous segregation
of many genes. The theoretical and
scientific aspects of practical animal
breeding programmes which lead to
genetic improvement of efficiency and
profitability of animal production is
then emphasised. The course integrates
quantitative genetics with concepts
of statistics, economics, biology
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and biotechnology and expands into

development of practical breeding plans
for animals of economic significance to
the Caribbean including, cattle, sheep,
goats, swine and water buffaloes.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL110B/BIOT313B
Diseases II (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide in
greater depth and detail the etiology,
clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis,
prevention and control of common
animal infectious, non-infectious,
traumatic diseases and metabolic
diseases as a sequel to Animal
Diseases 1. The course will also review
vaccination principles and reportable
diseases, the course will have a greater
emphasis on non-infectious diseases of
animals, internal and external parasites
and herd and flock health programmes.
(BACC204B) INTR111B International
Trade (3 Credits)
The world has become an integrated
market place governed by international
instruments that provide the framework
within which trade can be conducted.
Since these trade equations are
rapidly changing, the ideologies of
free trade and protectionism need
to be understood especially in the

context of regional harmonisation of
trade policies for CSME (Caribbean
Single Market and Economy). As
such, this course introduces students
to the basic concepts, agreements
and instruments of international trade
and finance as applied to trade in food
and agricultural products. The course
focuses on absolute and comparative
advantage; modern trade theory;
effects of government intervention
in international agricultural markets
including the concept of protectionism,
partial equilibrium framework, trade
policy effects with perfectly competitive
markets and welfare effects of import
barriers; current issues in international
agricultural trade and international
finance. The course includes lectures
and assignments and supporting
discussion, student participation, guest
speakers and case analyses. Students
are expected to interact with appropriate
PREREQUISITE: ECON110B
Bachelor of
Technology
Programmes
Year 2 Term 3
Year 3 Term 1

term of each year)
(BAAS305B) ANIM411B Beef and

Buffalo Production (3 Credits)
knowledge and skills on beef and water
knowledge of animal science classes
consumers.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL110B or
ANIM310B
ANIM325B Internship (6 Credits)

Practical farm-work experience is
a necessary part of the agricultural
learning process and a good agrienterprise internship programme
can expose students to the practical
side of food and agriculture. As such,
given the stated vision of the CBAFTs
programmes to produce farm-ready
entrepreneurial graduates, this course
offers the opportunity for students to
obtain supervised work experience
and to observe and participate in
management and other operations
at University-approved agribusiness
enterprises. It provides a career-related
experience that enhances the students
academic learning by integrating
classroom theories and information
and real agri-business conditions
and situations through all aspects of
production and marketing over the
course of a farming season.
(BAAS306B) ANIM412B Poultry

Management (3 Credits)
on chickens. Species of poultry of

Handling, processing, marketing of
poultry, record keeping, economic and
financial analysis
PREREQUISITES: BIOL110B or
ANIM310B
(BAAS308B) ANIM413B Dairy Cattle
PREREQUISITES: ANIM310B
(BAAS216B) ANIM316B Small Stock
science and practice of sheep, goat
and rabbit management practices.
The course navigates students from
the foundation laid in Principles of
Animal science through the unique
features associated with producing
these species. The course covers with
some depth scientific and technological
management of genetics, reproduction,
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nutrition and feeding, health and
disease, lactation in dairy goats and
housing and environment and waste
management
PREREQUISITES: ANIM311B,
ANIM312B
(BAAS317B) ANIM317B
Reproductive Management (3 credits)
students with the knowledge and skills
needed to understand reproductive
management goals and targets, and
implement reproductive technologies
and management practices
including estrus detection, estrous
synchronisation, artificial insemination,
timed artificial insemination, embryo
transfer, semen evaluation, breeding
soundness examination, pregnancy
diagnosis and the evaluation of breeding
records to achieve high levels of
reproductive efficiency. Additionally, the
course would provide students with an
understanding of the etiology and effect
of various reproductive disorders.
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(BACC305B) BMGT310B Business

The module will select and examine
the more important economic, legal,
political and social constraints posing
both opportunities and threats to
the organisation, and place them in
the context of a constantly changing
environment. There will be a focus on
agribusiness or general managerial
enterprises knowledge of the
agribusiness decision-making process
and the functions of agribusiness
management and knowledge of the
manner in which one can manage
a business enterprise, especially
a farming enterprise. There is also
emphasis on improving the capacity
of students to work in spreadsheets,
especially Microsoft Excel and its
applications, as the key software for
solving a broad class of decision
problems, relating to production in the
firm, transportation, scheduling, and
inventory management for management
decision making. The course

PREREQUISITES: ECON210B,
ACCT211B
Year 3 Term 2
(BAAS320B) ANIM315B Swine
foundation laid in Principles of Animal
science through the intrinsic features of
financial analysis.
PREREQUISITE: ANIM311B,
ANIM312B
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Technology
Programmes
(BAAS318B) ANIM318B Feeds and
Feeding (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of Animal
Nutrition designed for students to
evaluate problems in feeding beef and
cattle, swine, poultry, small ruminants
and other species of economic
importance. Relevant aspects of
digestion, metabolism and partitioning
of nutrients as well as current issues
of feeding and diagnosing nutritional
deficiencies in various species of
livestock will be examined. The
course is designed to aid students in
solving on-farm nutritionally based
problems, with in-depth evaluation of
nutrient requirements, feed ingredients
and ration formulation. A case study
approach will be used in conjunction
with computer ration formulation
programmes.
(BACC425B) ANIM450B CAPSTONE
(3 credits)
The capstone project is intended to be
a culminating experience for students
working in teams to synthesise their
diverse accumulated learning along
with their technical and social skills to
identify and solve a critical problem
in their chosen discipline. Students
will use their broadly comprehensive
knowledge of the discipline and

its methodologies to demonstrate
their ability to adapt to professional
situations using their creativity, analysis,
synthesis, evaluation and interaction.
Through the capstone course the
student will be able to work on a
scenario similar to what they may do in
a job while still having the comfort of a
class environment and the knowledge
that there are university support systems
available if needed.
Year 3 Term 3
term of each year)
Students will pursue their various
capstone, internship and incubation
projects in semester 3. Faculty and
staff will also utilise semester 3 for
staff development and research and
development projects for their academic
advancement.
Bachelor of
Technology Crop
Science and
Technology
Opportunities
The emphasis in this degree is to allow
the students to:
be farmready graduates/
entrepreneurs
specialise in the production and
processing of fruit, nut, vegetable,
engage in businesses activities,
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e.g. floriculture and nursery crops,

landscape design, installation and
management, floral design,
manage food processing operations
choose careers in areas of sales,
promotions, public relations, and
management with agri-business
industries [industries market
fertilisers, herbicides, seeds, and turf
and crop products]
provide consultancy service to
farmers, processors and marketing
personnel
Admissions Criteria
Technology:
Communication Studies would be an
asset to applicants.
Applicants should also have attained
5 O Level passes including English,
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OR
or,
Public Health, or,
OR
before selection.
successfully complete a medical fitness
examination.
Programme Credits
Bachelor of Technology: 120 credits

Year 1 Term 1
II (3 credits)
offered.
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Technology
Programmes
(3 credits)
(3 Credits)
responsibilities and decisions,

and exercises.
(BACC207B) BIOL210B Biology II

(3 Credits)
function.
(BACS101B) CROP202B Introduction
to Crop Production (3 Credits)
This is an introductory course designed
to build on students knowledge of basic
principles involved in the production of
horticultural, field and fodder crops. It
includes classification of crops, growth
requirements, developmental stages and
pests and diseases of economic crops.
It is also intended to improve students
practical ability in field establishment,
nursery practices and propagation of
horticultural crops.
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Year 1 Term 2
(BACC107B) MBIO111B
(BACC108B) ENTR111B
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sustainable and successful. A variety
of communication methodologies
students will gain insight into their
own communication patterns and be
better able to improve and enhance
communication with supervisors and
co-workers. The course includes
lectures and assignments and
supporting discussion, student
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(3 Credits)
and exercises.
Year 1 Term 3
(BACC399B) CROP499B Incubator
term of each year)
pricing, managing finances etc. This
course will be the focal point through
which CBAFT will be able to produce the
new generation of food and agricultural
entrepreneurs and biotechnologists
to undertake the development of food
and agricultural sectors leading to the
goals of wealth creation, food security,
and food safety. At the end of this

course the graduates are intended to
be business savvy, entrepreneurially
spirited and technologically competent
in their chosen areas. Additionally,
the project especially seeks to support
students who take the initiative to create
business or career opportunities for
themselves and offers the possibility for
business persons within the community
to consider investing.
In Level 1: Semester 3, Students will
initiate work on the incubator projects
in semester 3. Faculty and staff will also
utilize semester 3 for staff development
and research and development projects
for their academic advancement.
Year 2 Term 1
(BACC202B) BICH210B
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also be included.
PREREQUISITES: BIOL210B,
CHEM211B
(BACS102B) CROP403B Soil
Science (3 Credits)
An integrated perspective of the soil
physical, biological and chemical
properties is undertaken to better
understand and apply soil management
practices in the broader context of
agro-ecosystems. Emphasis will
be on clay soil management and
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maintenance of soil fertility and the

prevention of erosion for enhancement
of crop production. Topics to include
basic concepts of soil chemistry and
fertility and how soil and environmental
properties affect nutrient availability
and cycling, soil physical properties
and soil structure; and their interactions
with water, soil organisms and
chemical inputs; organic farming,
soil conservation and the fate of
nutrients in the agro-ecosystem and
nutrient management without creating
environmental hazards. These topics
will be supported by hands on laboratory
techniques and analytical procedures
and field visits to view experimentation
in crop nutrition and observation of
nutrition deficiency, characterization and
remediation and land preparation and
cultivation practices.
(BACS103B) CROP310B Plant
An understanding of how plants function
and grow, and the factors influencing
crop yields. Topics include cell
structure and function at the whole plant
level and plant metabolism including
photosynthesis and respiration, light
and plant water relations on crop
growth and development, water uptake,
translocation and transpiration and
irrigation of crops, mineral and organic

nutrition and hormones and plant growth
regulators effect on flowering, fruiting,
dormancy, abscission and senescence.
Seed development and germination,
vegetative development and
reproduction. Laboratory experiments
and exercises to exemplify concepts
and demonstration of physiological
and biochemical techniques. Field/
greenhouse practicals to demonstrate
the effect of environmental stress and
crop management practices on crop
growth and development and the use of
computer software to model crop growth
analysis in maize and of legume crops.
The biological and chemical processes
affecting plant availability, function
and losses of nutrients applied in
fertilisers, organic manures and
amendments used in agricultural and
horticultural crop production. With
this knowledge students become able
to evaluate soil nutrient status and
crop nutrient demand, to diagnose
nutrient deficiencies of agricultural
and horticultural crops, and to plan
fertilisation strategies at the crop
and farm level. The course is about
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Programmes
the management of soil and other
growth media for optimal nutrition
of agricultural and horticultural
crops. This includes topics about
soil fertility management, soil liming
an amelioration, plant nutritional
physiology, production and use of
fertilisers, crop fertilizer response
and effects on crop quality, efficient
management of animal manures and
green manures for reducing nutrient
loss, fertilisation strategies for individual
crops and application of nutrient
balances.
Genetics and Breeding (3 Credits)
This course focuses on plant breeding
and genetics and its applications to
problems in plant science. Emphasis
will be placed on basic concepts in
plant breeding and genetics, including
techniques in genetic improvement of
plants and current regulations of genetic
materials. The purpose of the course
is to produce students who understand
genetics and plant breeding principles
and can apply these principles to a
range of crop improvement objectives.
The course will review basic plant
genetic principles as they apply to plant
breeding and field experimentation.
Among the topics of discussion will
be comparison of qualitative versus

quantitative traits; basic population
genetics; heritability and response
to selection; genotype x environment
interactions and their implications in
germplasm evaluation; agronomic and
physiological experiments; marker
assisted selection and quantitative trait
loci (QTL) and molecular cytogenetics
as applied to plant improvement.
PREREQUISITES: BIOL210B
Year 2 Term 2
(3 Credits)
industrialisation and globalisation of

Pathology (3 Credits)
A foundation course which describes the
principal microbial agents causing plant
diseases and appraising the mechanism
of crop loss and of control and
management options in relation to the
biology and epidemiology of the causal
organism. The material focuses on the
three interacting factors necessary for
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disease to occur: the pathogen, the host,
and the environment. Practicals and
field visits to be made to understand the
transmission, observe symptoms and
make diagnosis and control strategies
based on the application of fungicides,
biological control and deployment of
disease resistant varieties. Introduction
to recent plan biotechnology in crop
protection. Laboratory exercises to
include observation and identification of
fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes
and field visits to view symptoms of
major economic field and horticultural
crops.
(BACS206B) CROP250B Greenhouse
and Nursery Management (3 Credits)
This courses uses a hands-on laboratory
approach to teach students how to
grow and manage fall greenhouse crops
including bedding plants, cut flowers,
foliage, poinsettias and other flowering
potted plants. It emphasises the
principles of greenhouse management
for commercial production of floral
crops; greenhouse construction and
operation; regulating and controlling
the environment; applying cultural
practices as they affect plant processes
and influence growth and development;
management and marketing of high
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quality floriculture crops.

(BAFS307B) FOOD416B Post
Harvest Processing Technology
(3 Credits)
The course deals with understanding
and improving the traditional technology
of postharvest handling and food
processing in developing countries and
to introduce modern technologies in
order to minimise postharvest losses.
The course will give the students an
understanding on prevention food
spoilage. The postharvest part will
focus on storage and handling of root
crops, fruits and vegetables. Quality
changes during processing and storage
will also be covered. Packaging
materials and packaging methods as
well as novel technologies used for
fresh and processed products shelflife enhancement are also important
subjects in this course.
(BACC204B) MRKT111B
International Trade (3 Credits)

context of regional harmonisation of
Single Market and Economy). As
such, this course introduces students
to the basic concepts, agreements
and instruments of international trade
and finance as applied to trade in food
Bachelor of
Technology
Programmes
(BACS203B) CROP330B Entomology
(3 Credits)
Introduction to the importance and
diversity of insect species, basic
taxonomy, physiology and behaviour. In
this course students will learn basics of
insect structure and function, and the
importance of insects in both natural
and man-made ecosystems. Emphasis
is placed on the various orders and
major families of insects and their varied
solutions to evolutionary problems.
Entomology is an introduction to insects
and their allies. Emphasis will be on
insect as pests and vectors of plant
disease and the economic damage. An
understanding of their ecology and life
cycles will be the basis of strategies
in controlling insect population
by chemical, biological, cultural
and integrated pest management.
Regulation and quarantine and
monitoring techniques and threatened
species will be studied. Social insects
and their economic and beneficial
use will be considered. Laboratory
exercises will include insect collection,
identification, classification and
mounting exercises are to be undertaken
along with laboratory exercises/
demonstration in insect anatomy. Field
symptoms of damage and life cycles
will be observed and recorded in field
work.
Year 2 Term 3
term of each year)
CROP325B Internship (6 credits)
In Level 2: Semester 3, students will
continue to conduct the necessary work
on the incubator projects. Additionally,
each student will participate in a
mandatory industrial agricultural
internship. Faculty and staff will also

utilise semester 3 for staff development
Year 3 Term 1
(BACS202B) CROP404B Annual
Crop Production and Processing (3
Credits)
This course covers the applied
principles of field crop growth,
development and maturation. An
depth study on variety recognition,
soil and agro-ecological conditions,
tillage systems, cultural practices and
husbandry, liming and mineral nutrition,
cropping sequence and succession,
and management systems for annual
crops are discussed. Crop health and
improvement, harvesting, post harvest
technology, processing and utilisation
have to be considered for a range of
economic perennial crops. Emphasis
will be on annual crops, vegetables,
fresh fruits, herbs and condiments.
Observation of field crop operations and
harvesting with visits to markets and
ports. The challenge is nice and exotic
production and processing of novel
products.
PREREQUISITE: CROP202B
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(BACS302B) CROP402B Agriculture
System Engineering (3 Credits)
This is an introduction to farm
and agricultural engineering. The
emphasis is to enable knowledgeable
in the various sources of power and
differentiate fossil and renewable
energy. The farm operations are high
mechanised, and farm machinery is
available for all type of terrain and
topography. The course introduces
farm power, and farm equipment and
implement for all land preparation,
tillage and planting, cultivation and
drainage and irrigation, crop-spraying,
and mower, combine-harvesting
operations. Renewable energy use for
irrigation, wind energy and solar energy,
crop dryers and processing technology,
and bio-gas technology, and micro-grid
electricity are discussed. Exposure to
material strengths, types, estimation
and budgeting of farm building and
equipment will be conducted. Designs
and construction of drainage and
irrigation systems, crop dryers, grading
systems will be introduced.
PREREQUISITES: PHYS110B
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(BACC305B) BAFN305B Business

a business enterprise, especially a
farming enterprise. There is also

Propagation and Tissue Culture (3
Credits)
Students will be introduced to various
methods of plant propagation sexual,
asexual and micro propagation along
with seed propagation, dormancy,
types of dormancy and methods of
breaking dormancy. The use of growth
regulators will be discussed. The
course will also review the principles
of tissue culture technology such as
culture of callus, anther, pollen, zygotic
embryos and protoplasts. Applications
of all plant propagation methods to
mass propagation and breeding will
be discussed as it relates to various
crops along with the benefits and
disadvantages of the various plant
propagation techniques. Laboratory
exercises and demonstrations will be
conducted on the various methods of
plant propagation. Site visits to tissue
culture laboratory along with various
nurseries will be conducted.
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Technology
Programmes
Year 3 Term 2
(BACS303B) CROP405B Perennial
Credits)
indepth study on, variety recognition,
tillage systems, cultural practices
and husbandry, liming and mineral
nutrition, cropping sequence and
succession, management systems,
nutrition and crop health, crop
technology, processing and utilisation
Have to be considered for a range of
economic annual crops. Emphasis will
be on Perennial crops, tree, vine and
grass crop. Observation of field crop
operations and harvesting with visits
to markets and ports. The challenge
is to encourage exotic production and
processing of novel products.
(BACS304B) CROP401B Weed
An understanding of how weeds as an
unwanted plant function and grow and
influence crop yields. The economic
importance of this pest is evaluated in
terms of it useful and harmful effect to

crops, man, and animals. Its biology,
ecology, physiology and reproductive
systems are studied. An integrate
approach chemical, biological,
mechanical and cultural approaches
are evaluated with consideration to the
environment.
assigned instructor
Year 3 Term 3
term of each year)
(BACC425B) BACS305B Capstone

(3 Credits)
working in teams to synthesize their
PREREQUISITE: Permission from
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Bachelors Degree in
Sport Studies
The Bachelors in Sport Studies reflects
the universitys vision of innovation,
entrepreneurship and commitment
through research and development.
With an emphasis on connecting the
study of sport to the enhancement of
performance at all levels of engagement,
the programme offers students a choice
of specialisations in one or more of
four areas: Exercise Science; Sport
Management; Sport for Development;
and Sport Pedagogy. Students can
gain the expertise to prepare for new
and exciting career paths in sport and
its allied fields. The program also
offers an opportunity to gain expertise
in the scientific approach to the
preparation of athletes. Additionally,
the program makes a strong connect
between sport and the community, and
charts an authentic course for using
sport as a tool for personal and social
development.
Opportunities
The following careers are available
to graduates of this programme:
Sport Coaching, Officiating, Sport
Entrepreneurship, Sports Coordinator,

Sport Equipment Design, Sport
Event Management, Sport Facility
Management, Management of Special
Populations Sports Programmes,
Recreational and Community
Sport Programming, and Sport for
Development Coordinator. Additionally,
with the acquisition of an additional
39 credits of coursework in Education,
students can qualify to be Physical
Education teachers.
educational or experiential maturity

to enable him/her to participate
successfully in the programme.
Programme Credits
of 2.0.
Admissions Criteria
Entry to the BSS Programme will
normally require the following
qualifications and/or experience:
Any two (2) Cape (Unit 1 and 2) or
GCE Advanced Levels subjects; OR
Certificate in Sport Studies or equivalent
programme; OR Combination of relevant
experience and academic qualification.
the stipulated minimum academic or
technical qualifications for admission
to the Bachelors Programme, may be
accepted as a Mature Student. He or
she would need to possess the critical
elements of the stipulated qualification
and would be assessed by the UTT
Programme Professor for possession
of a combination of qualifications and
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(SLSO101B) PSYC110B Introduction
to Psychology (3 Credits)
The systematic and scientific study
of behaviour from a biological,
behavioural, and cognitive perspective
is explored in this course. Some of
the areas include methods, history,
perception, learning, development,
cognition, and personality development.
(SLSO102B) SOCI110B Introduction
to Sociology (3 Credits)
basic sociological concepts, debates,
and modes of analysis. Through
discussion of issues such as the
cultural development of humans, the
socialisation process and the structures
of global society, students will be
introduced to the distinctive approach of
sociology.
(BACC104B) PHYS110B Physiology
(3 Credits)
to the structure and function of
cells, tissues, and organ systems
of the human body as they relate to
homeostasis. Practical application of the
information will be stressed.
(SLSO105B) ANAT110B Anatomy (3

Credits)
the structure of the human body as with
emphasis on skeletal and musculature
systems as they relate to movement.
Emphasis will be on practical
application of material.
(SLSO104B) ICTC110B Computer
Literacy (3 Credits)
to the terminology and domain of
computer information technology,
including hardware components and
software applications. It deals with the
use of computers to convert, store,
protect process, transmit, and retrieve
information.
(SLSO103B) GDEV110B Growth and
Development (3 Credits)
Human development encompasses the
physical, cognitive, social, personal
development, moral understanding
and identity formation with attention to
development at specific levels.
(SLSO212B) ADMN110B Sport
Administration (3 Credits)
This introductory level course focuses
on the basic concepts and foundations
of sport in association with the
management of sport. Theory, policies,

and leadership styles and procedures
for administrating physical education,
recreation, and athletic programs will be
explored.
(SLSO111B) SAFE110B Sport Safety
and First Aid (3 Credits)
This course introduces First Aid
measures for injuries, emergencies
and sudden illness; skill training in all
procedures; general safety education;
accident causes and remedial action.
Instruction and practice in proper
first aid principles, procedures and
emergency care including CPR training.
International Red Cross Standard First
Aid certification and CPR certification
will be awarded to those students who
meet certification requirements.
(SLSO416B) EVAL210B Monitoring
and Evaluation (3 Credits)
Designed to provide knowledge and
practical experience in the study of
statistical techniques, motor ability
tests, physical fitness tests and skill
tests applicable to sport and physical
education in project settings. Special
attention will be given to the method
and importance of various types of pre
and post testing in physical education
and athletics.
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(SLSO315B) HFNU210B Health,
Fitness, and Nutrition (3 Credits)
Examines health, fitness and nutrition,
and the health-related problems
associated with a sedentary society,
benefits of regular exercise, individual
psychomotor and physiological
developmental patterns. The student
will be able to develop an understanding
of physical fitness, its components, and
the implications of physical fitness for
life. The student will gain an insight into
his/her present level of fitness through
lab participation and experience. The
student will develop an awareness of
leisure-time activities that will enable
one to improve and /or maintain ones
level of fitness.
SLSO418B PHYS310B Exercise
This course focuses on muscular
efficiency, recovery, chemical changes
and neuromuscular control, with special
reference to fitness, sports, corrective
work and regular work.
(SLSO311B) PSYC310BSport and
Exercise Psychology (3 Credits)
This course examines the psychological
processes, principles, and problems
influencing behavior in sport and
exercise. Research-based information
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of factors such as personality, arousal,

anxiety, and group dynamics is applied
to the psychodynamics of exercise and
sport.
(SLSO417B) RSCH311B Introduction
to Research (3 Credits)
This course will provide an introduction
to the concepts underlying scientific
study, including probability, statistical
power, and statistical significance.
Principles of quantitative and qualitative
research, including research design,
data collection techniques, and data
analysis will be included.
SLSO213B) DVLP210B Sport
Sociology (3 Credits)
sport through a number of sociological
frameworks. Students may explore
topics such as sport and social
cohesion, the effect of sport on politics
and politics on sport; sport and the
media; and sport and the economy.
Students will also study the sociology of
physical activity and will be challenged
to think critically about physical activity
in Trinidad society.
(SLSO225B) CULT210B Sport and

Culture (3 Credits)
The course introduces students to sport
from a cultural perspective. It will
involve an historical and comparative
study of the role, significance, and
extent of sport and physical activity
in Caribbean society and a series of
selected cultures. Students will look at
the values and attitudes expressed in,
and passed on by, physical activities
and sports forms.
(SLSO321B) DVLP310B Human
Development Life Studies
(3 Credits)
This course explores the theory,
research and interaction of the physical,
psychological, spiritual, and emotional
realms within each person. Students
will investigate alternative philosophies
of life and social interaction, and will
be required to form their own personal
philosophy.
(SLSO223B) DVLP211B Sport for
sport as a tool for community, and
national development. The history of
international development since WWII
will be reviewed and the role of sport
identified. Philosophical underpinnings,
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emerging theories, and current practices
in sport for development will be
crucially analysed. Issues of evaluation
of development will be discussed.
(SLSO322B) DVLP311B Global
sociological analyses and theories of
the rise of global society. Attention
is devoted to the nature, causes, and
consequences of socio-cultural changes
in the contemporary world. Students
will also learn current development
theories, agencies, and programs and
their effect on cultures around the world.
(SLSO427B) DVLP312B Sport for
Development Project (3 Credits)
an opportunity to demonstrate their
understanding of sport for development.
Individuals will identify and work on an
approved sport for development project.
(SLSO425B) DVLP313B Intercultural
Competence (3 Credits)
sociological analyses and theories
of ethnic and cultural diversity. It
emphasises contemporary society and
multiculturalism as a social policy and
social practice. Students will explore
a variety of world cultures and will

develop an appreciation for multicultural
diversity. They will investigate
several approaches to understanding
human social behaviour and learn
skills to assist them in intercultural
communication.
(SLSO231B) PHED110B Introduction
to Physical Education (3 Credits)
profession; philosophy, history, and
scientific areas; examination of career
opportunities. Emphasis will be placed
on effective teaching strategies, basics
of classroom management, discipline
theory and practices, inclusion
activities and educational technology
applications. Students participate in
lecture and laboratory experiences to
gain and practice skills in teaching
physical education.
(SLSO332B) PHED210B Adapted
Physical Activity (3 Credits)
This course introduces the students
to the process of providing physical
activity for individuals with a disability.
The course will provide knowledge of
the general characteristics of selected
disabilities and how these disabilities
affect a persons movement potential.
Methods and opportunities for students
to plan, implement, and evaluate

motor tasks and activities for children/
adults who are disabled. This course
will provide the student with a working
knowledge of sport programs for
persons with disabilities. Areas to be
addressed include coaching and training
of persons with disabilities (both
physical and mental), with classification
of athletes.
(SLSO333B) PHED211B Sport and
Exercise Pedagogy (3 Credits)
This course explores theoretical
knowledge of basic concepts of
exercise and activity as they apply
to sports, athletic performance, and
human movement. Students will be
introduced to teaching skills, adapting
sport activities, instructional activities,
development of instructional materials,
various methodologies that include
evaluation and feedback.
(SLSO334B) PHED212B Motor
Learning (3 Credits)
This course introduces an investigation
of the nature of motor development,
motor control, and motor learning in
individuals throughout the lifespan.
Interactions of motor development
and the acquisition of fundamental
movement patterns and motor task
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acquisitions will be explored. Topics
will focus on the inter-action between
development, movement performance
capabilities of the learner, and the
role of the learning environment in
facilitating the processes of motor skill
learning and performance.
education curriculum models with a

focus on exploring their respective
strengths and weaknesses. Students
will design activities based on current
trends, community resources, growth
and development characteristics and
facilities.
(SLSO431B) PHED310B Methods

and Materials (3 Credits)
This course includes principles,
advanced methods, and techniques
for developing, implementing, and
evaluating Physical Education;
theoretical foundations and
teaching methods and strategies.
An understanding of the changes/
trends occurring at the present will
be included. Students will learn all
aspects of teaching physical education
including: growth and development,
physiological concerns, grading,
testing, progressions in activities,
appropriate lesson planning, student
assessment, and effective teaching.
(SLSO351B) TECH210B
Biomechanics (3 Credits)
This course examines the mechanics
of human motion with respect to
performance in sport activities;
movement analysis; mathematical
application of the physical laws of
motion. Upon completion of this course,
the student will be able to analyse
movements of the human body in seven
major joint areas: shoulder girdle,
shoulder joint, elbow, radioulnar joint,
hip, knee, and the ankle. The student
will be able to list and apply mechanical
as they relate to body movement and
sports skills. The student will also
be able to discuss the parameters of
muscular action/contraction as they
apply to body movement.
(SLSO433B) PHED311B Curriculum

Innovations (3 Credits)
Introduction of a curriculum model
based on philosophical statements,
aims, yearly programs, unit plans and
lesson plans. This course introduces
students to the various physical
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(SLSO350B) Nutrition and Athletic

Performance (3 Credits)
This course explores nutrition as
it relates to optimal training and
performance of sports activities, and
focuses on the need for athletes,

coaches, and teaches to study
and understand this crucial, and
often overlooked, aspect of sport
performance.
(SLSO452B) Principles of Strength
and Conditioning (3 Credits)
the science and physiology behind
strength training and conditioning.
Various topics relating to strength and
resistance training will be discussed
in detail including energy expenditure,
power, nutrition, specificity, free vs
machine weights, and the design of
aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance
programs. Additionally, it will dispel
some of the myths surrounding strength
training by using sound physiology to
understand mechanisms and responses.
The course content involves scientific
readings and lay application.
(SLSO453B) Prevention and Care of
Sport Injuries (3 Credits)
The course focuses on the etiology and
mechanism of injury and pathology,
and recognition of clinical signs and
symptoms of sport injury. Provides
knowledge required for proper
recognition, management, treatment,
and prevention of sport injuries.
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(SLSO455B) Exercise Prescription (3
Credits)
The purpose of this course is to
provide basic physiological principles
in the prescription of exercise and the
administration of conditioning programs
for individuals of differing ages, health
status, and occupational status. The
topics covered include health appraisal,
exercise testing and prescription for
patients ranging from apparently healthy
to those with known disease.
(SLSO459B) Directed Study in Sport
Science (3 Credits)
This course addresses current issues
and topics in the sport sciences. It
will provide a vehicle to investigate
disparate areas and special topics in
exercise and sport, from physiological
and biomechanical, to psychological
and socio-cultural. Furthermore, it will
allow advanced students to explore
individual areas of interest.
(SLSO341B) MGNT210B Sport
Marketing and Communication (3
Credits)
This course provides an overview of all
the issues faced by marketing managers
within the sports industry as well as
those outside the industry who market
through sports. The subject will be
approached as marketing of sports and

marketing through sports. Students will
be introduced to the unique qualities of
the sports product and also examine the
promotion mix, pricing and distribution
issues as they relate to the sports
industry.
(SLSO344B) MGNT310B Leisure,
Sport Tourism and the Environment
(3 Credits)
The interconnectedness of leisure,
sport, and tourism will be analysed
from behavioral, historical, economic,
management, marketing, environmental
and policy perspectives.
Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)
This course provides detailed analysis
of the management and marketing of
sporting goods companies and sport
retail businesses including e-commerce
in sport-related enterprises. Students
will study trends, display, target
marketing, marketing demographics,
customer service, and the basic
functions of selling and managing a
retail business operation. Purchasing,
inventory control, cost and price
analysis, supplier relationships, offshore
procurement, quality, and ethical
considerations will be examined.

Management I (Programmes,
Finance, Facilities) (3 Credits)
This course will address all of the areas
subtitled above. Students will gain
an understanding and appreciation
of problems associated with sport
business management, and investigate
various approaches to solving those
problems.
Policy and the Law (3 Credits)
the student with an understanding of the
legal
issues involved in the supervision,
management, and business operations
of sport. Contract law, tort liability
and negligence, constitutional law
and discrimination, antitrust law,
agency law, labour law and collective
bargaining are the main topics covered.
Students will be guided to analyse and
focus on legality and elements of law
on the contract development, dispute
resolution, and management of risk.
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Management II (Governance,
Partnerships, Volunteers, and
Leadership) (3 Credits)
This course will address all of the areas
subtitled above. Students will gain
an understanding and appreciation of
issues associated with sport business
management, and investigate various
approaches to organising, collaborating,
and developing relationships within the
field of sport management.
(SLSO443B) MGNT312B Sports
Event Management (3 Credits)
An overview of the theoretical and
practical elements involved in planning,
organising, staffing, marketing and
implementing a sports event. Particular
attention is focused on human
resources, fiscal and risk management
including security and insurance.
Examination of cases of different
types of events that occur in different
environments under variable financial
constraints.
(SLSO362B) PRAC110B Teaching
and Coaching Swimming (3 Credits)
Knowledge and skills in basic water
safety awareness; development of basic
swimming strokes and other entry
level skills for lifesaving, experiences
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in administration, teaching, lesson

planning, coaching, and officiating of
swimming programs. A special interest
will be given to water safety and first aid
in relation to administration, coaching
and officiating of swimming programs
involving ocean, fresh water and
swimming pool type swimming.
and Coaching Gymnastics (3 Credits)
This course prepares the student to
safely plan and conduct a developmental
or educational gymnastics curriculum
through the study of lesson planning,
sound sequencing, proper mechanics
of skills, safety procedures, updated
methodology and error analysis on a
variety of gymnastic type apparatus.
Cultural Dance and Games (3 Credits)
This course involves the skill
development for the various cultural
dances and games that are performed
during social events by people with
little or no professional training and
dominated by an inherited tradition.
It focuses on the teaching and
administration of these dances and
games.

Outdoor Activities (3 Credits)
Covers the development of the skills
necessary for participation in outdoor
activities, as well as planning, teaching,
and administration of outdoor activities.
Outdoor physical education and
recreational activities will be discussed
in terms of teaching and safety. Special
attention will be given to outdoor games
and activities in the Caribbean.
(SLSO370B) PRAV310B Teaching
and Coaching Volleyball (3 Credits)
This course will prepare students to
teach and coach volleyball, and will
require students to prepare lesson
plans, unit plans, and coaching plans.
In addition to reviewing skills and
techniques, organisational strategies,
and playing tactics, sport rules and
officiating will be covered.
(SLSO371B) PRAH310B Teaching
and Coaching Hockey (3 Credits)
teach and coach hockey, and will
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(SLSO372B) PRAB310B Teaching
and Coaching Basketball (3 Credits)
teach and coach basketball, and will

and Coaching Cricket (3 Credits)
teach and coach cricket, and will require
students to prepare lesson plans, unit
plans, and coaching plans. In addition
to reviewing skills and techniques,
organisational strategies, and playing
tactics, sport rules and officiating will be
covered.

(SLSO374B) PRAF310B Teaching
and Coaching Football (3 Credits)
teach and coach football, and will
(SLSO375B) PRAN310B Teaching

and Coaching Netball (3 Credits)
teach and coach netball, and will require
covered.
(SLSO381B) PRAT310B Teaching

and Coaching Tennis (3 Credits)
teach and coach tennis, and will require
covered.
(SLSO376B) PRAR310B Teaching

and Coaching Rugby (3 Credits)
teach and coach rugby, and will require
covered.

(SLSO380B) PRAG310B Teaching
and Coaching Golf (3 Credits)
teach and coach golf, and will require
covered.

(SLSO382B) PRAY310B Teaching

Yoga (3 Credits)
teach yoga, and will require students to
prepare lesson plans and unit plans.
(SLSO383B) PRAK310B Teaching
and Coaching Track and Field (3
Credits)
teach and coach track and field, and
will require students to prepare lesson
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(SLSO384B) PRAA310B Teaching
and Coaching Archery (3 Credits)
teach and coach archery, and will
(SLSO387B) PRAD311B Teaching

and Coaching Badminton (3 Credits)
teach and coach badminton, and will
(SLSO385B) PRAF310B Teaching

Fitness (3 Credits)
teach fitness, and will require students
to prepare lesson plans and unit plans.
(SLSO390B) SLOR100B Service

Learning Orientation (3 Credits)
During the first year of coursework,
students will explore service learning via
work placement seminars, orientations,
counselling guidance, and planned
opportunities for learning by doing.
They will analyse, design and utilise
their acquired knowledge to identify
employment opportunities, search for
jobs, and develop strategies to secure
employment in their chosen career
fields.
(SLSO386B) PRAB311B Teaching

and Coaching Table Tennis (3
Credits)
teach and coach table tennis, and will
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(SLSO391B) SLPL100B Service

Learning Placement Year 1 (3
Credits)
This service learning experience places
students in a workplace selected to
expose them to employment in a broad
area of interest. Students will gain
an appreciation of the qualities and
behaviors required in the workplace,

learn to communicate effectively, and
understand the importance of working
cooperatively. Through this experience,
students will provide a service to their
clients, schools, communities, and
workplace hosts.
Learning Placement Year 2 (3
Credits)
This service learning placement
will expose students to a workplace
environment in an area of the students
general interest. Students will gain
an appreciation of the qualities and
behaviours required in the workplace,
learn to communicate effectively, and
understand the importance of working
cooperatively. Through this learning
process, students will provide a service
to clients, schools, communities, and
workplace hosts.
Learning Placement Year 3
(3 Credits)
This culminating service learning
placement allows students to work in a
workplace environment specific to the
students chosen career. Students will
gain further insights into the qualities
and behaviors required in the workplace,
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improve communication, and provide
leadership in the work environment.
Through this learning process, students
will provide a service to their clients,
schools, communities, and workplace
hosts.
Bachelor of Education
The foundation for tertiary education is
laid in early childhood learning and in
primary through secondary schooling.
In recognition of this premise, the four
year Bachelor of Education degree
offered under the ages of the Centre for
Education Programmes at the Valsayn
and Corinth campuses is now the
minimum criterion for teaching in any of
the nations schools, at all levels of the
educational system.
Teacher trainees are provided with the
skills and competencies necessary
to become effective educators
by emphasising such core areas
as methodologies of instruction,
curriculum development, classroom
management, assessment, field
activities and practical internship
experience. In addition, teacher-trainees
for the secondary system can choose
from a number of specialised fields for
a professional teaching career in the

respective content area.
The B. Ed. degree is a pre-service
programme for Full-time students.
However, in-service teachers holding
a Teachers Diploma now have the
opportunity to upgrade that qualification
to degree level through the Evening and
Vacation programmes provided.
those who successfully complete the

Bachelor of Education degree may
be employed as teachers in the wider
Caribbean region, as well as in business
and industry, especially in areas
where an understanding of process,
development and training are needed.
Admission Criteria
Professional Early Childhood
or Primary-Level teacher
CSEC Passes in five (5) subjects at CXC
Level or GCE O-Levels. These subjects
must include Mathematics, English, and
a Science
Professional Secondary
level specialisation
CAPE Level 1 and 2 Passes; or
GCE Advanced Level Passes in the
Subject area of specialisation
All students follow a common first year

of general education courses before
selecting an area of specialisation which
they pursue along with pedagogy and
field experience over the next three
years. Ten specialisations are offered:
Social Studies
Special Needs
Integrated Science
Agricultural Science
Professional Secondary-level
Primary Education
specialisation - Integrated Science
Technical and Vocational Education
and Social Studies CAPE or GCE
& Technology Education
Advanced Level Passes in two (2)
Early Childhood Care and Education
Subject areas
Language and Literature
Mathematics
Credits
Graduates can find employment in the
nations early childhood centres and
of 2.0 required.
in primary and secondary schools,
both public and private. Additionally,
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Course Description of Core Courses
(EDFN101B) LANG110E English
Language: Written Communication (3
credits)
The aim of this course is to assist
students to develop efficiency by
practicing, and reflecting upon the
writing conventions.
(EDFN102B) ATCR110E Visual Arts
Education (3 credits)
knowledge and understanding of the role
of the visual arts in the development
of the human person and ultimately
societies; with skills and competencies
in the theory and various practical
areas of the visual arts that allow them
to teach the subject in the Primary
school; and, an appreciation of the role
that visual arts play in fostering and
encouraging thinking skills, creativity,
collaboration and cooperation in
children.
(EDFN103B) DADR110E Dance/
Drama Education (3 credits)
knowledge and understanding of the role
of Dance and Drama in the development
of the human person and ultimately
societies; with skills and competencies;
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in the theory and practice of Dance

and Drama that allow them to teach the
subject in the Primary school, and; an
appreciation of the role that Dance and
Drama play in fostering and encouraging
thinking skills, creativity, collaboration
and cooperation in children.
(EDFN105B) MUSC110E Music
role of music in the development of the
human person and ultimately societies;
with skills and competencies in the
theory and practice of music that allow
them to teach the subject in the Primary
school; and, an appreciation of the
role that music plays in fostering and
encouraging thinking skills, creativity,
collaboration and cooperation in
children.
(EDFN106B) PHED110E Physical
the Principles and Practices of the
Teaching of Physical Education. These
relate to learning experiences in Basic
Motor Skills and Movement Patterns
as they apply to Physical Activity,
Health Related Physical Fitness and
Lifetime Sports and Recreation, based
on personal and Social Behaviour

and Universal Standards of Physical
Education. It exposes them to the
Pedagogy of the subject with its
potential to be integrated into other
subject areas of the curriculum, to
enhance learning. It serves as an early
introduction to Physical Education for
those who may opt to specialise later on
in the programme.
(EDFN108B) PSYC110E Psychology
of Human Development (3 credits)
This course explores the normal patterns
of human growth and development
across the life-span according to the
physical, cognitive and socio-emotional
processes that occur during each
period of development. It also outlines
the basic theoretical underpinnings
of human development along with
significant maturational changes and
milestones. Particular emphasis is
placed on the changes that occur
during early and late childhood and
adolescence as these periods coincide
with the larger pedagogical orientation
of the programme. Relatedly, the
implications of these developmental
changes for teachers are also examined.
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(EDFN107B) HIST110E History of
Education in Trinidad and Tobago (3
credits)
This course examines the development
of education in the context of Trinidad
and Tobagos social, economic, and
political history. It establishes a firm
historical platform for discussing
pertinent issues in the development
of education from pre- colonial times
to the present. Some of these issues
include: Amerindian educational thought
and practice; the establishment of
primary schools, ward schools, and
the evolution of the dual system of
education; the role of education in the
era of independence and republicanism;
and governments attempts at education
reform.
(EDFN111B) LANG111E Academic
Reading, Writing and Research (3
credits)
This foundation course aims to assist
students to develop efficiency by
practising, and reflecting upon the
following writing conventions:
Academic Reading: Encourage students
to build on their knowledge and to help
them understand that academic reading
is a process of evaluating the context,
the content and purpose of written
texts, journals, articles. The outcome

is that students are able to apply the
insights gained from this process to the
production of a written critique.
Academic Writing: Develop in students
an awareness of features of the genre
of research-based academic writing,
notably in the area of organisation of
academic papers. Students also become
familiar with the conventions of using
the work of other authors in academic
discourse and reflect on how these
writers influence the development of
their own voice.
Research Skills: Combine skills of
argumentation with other skills so that
students are able to evaluate their own
efforts and that of their peers.
(EDFN113B) PSYC111E Psychology
of Learning (3 credits)
This course is designed to develop a
basic understanding of how children and
adolescents learn. The focus is on the
principles and practices that promote
learning. It examines basic concepts,
structures, processes, principles,
and fundamental issues involved in
learning. Traditional and contemporary
theories are examined with appropriate
applications to understand and improve
learning. Emphasis is on constructivist

principles of learning and classroom
applications of psychological
principles and practices required to
serve the learning needs of students.
Methodology comprises problembased learning and a blend of other
student-centered approaches. The
course caters to different learning
styles, facilitates transfer of information
and skills and enables participants to
approach teaching with confidence and
competence while facilitating learning.
(EDFN114B) EXCP110E Survey of
Exceptionalities (3 credits)
Survey of Exceptionalities offers an
introductory overview of the various
exceptionalities which are a part of the
field of special education. An extensive
body of knowledge is examined, namely
the definitions, prevalence, etiology,
assessment, characteristics, and
educational considerations for each
exceptionality category. Consistent
with the knowledge base of the field of
special education, the interdisciplinary
perspective in this course focuses on
basic notions and current trends as they
relate to each exceptionality category.
Basic notions include, philosophical
and legal foundations, structure of
service delivery systems and work with
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families. Current trends focus on issues
in minority representation, inclusion,
cultural and social justice.
(EDFN201B) IDES210E Instructional
Design
This course seeks to develop in
the students knowledge, skills
and competencies in the use of
instructional theories and models. The
course provides opportunity for the
application of the knowledge gained.
An understanding of major instructional
design theories and models and
their application and employment
in the development of instructional
systems is the primary focus of this
course. Instructional theories include
all theories, learning, instructional,
motivational, communication, systems
and organisational theories that impact
on teaching and learning. With a strong
knowledge of instructional design the
teacher becomes not just a delivery
vehicle for instruction but also a
contributor in determining how best to
provide for and facilitate the learning of
the student.
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(EDFN112B) TECH110E Educational

Technology
This course exposes students to
the many tools of technology and
communication available to the teacher.
They are able to apply their knowledge
of various theory bases to the integration
of technologies. The course includes
strategies in the use of non-electronic
and electronic technology including
internet technologies, multimedia,
digital and other computer related
technologies. Students also evaluate
and assess commercial educational
programmes and explore the use of
computer technology for their own
research and professional development
as well as for presentation in
classrooms.
(EDFN301B) CMAN310E Classroom
principles, knowledge and practices
needed to be good classroom
leader/ managers. It explores current
research, theories, approaches
and effective practices related to
classroom management. Emphasis
is placed on creating and sustaining
productive learning environments
through the management of students,
content, resources, space and
time. The principles of motivation,

communication and discipline are
explored in order to survey their impact
on effective classroom management.
Issues of equality, diversity and
inclusion are investigated to highlight
their importance in developing a
heterogeneous, democratic classroom.
Students are required to observe and
evaluate classroom management
practices and make practical
applications of classroom management
strategies in Public School settings.
Most importantly, they are required
to examine their role in creating
and sustaining productive learning
environments.
(EDFN301B) CASS310E Classroombased Assessment (3 credits)
This course exposes students to a
broad understanding of the fundamental
principles and practices of assessment.
This provides opportunities for students
to develop skills in using a wide range
of assessment techniques such as paper
and pencil item formats, studentcentred approaches such as portfolios,
journals as well as formative diagnostic
assessment techniques.
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(EDFN202B) PEDA210E StudentCentred Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course provides a slightly more
in-depth introduction to some of the
teaching methodologies of student
--centred pedagogies, such as
cooperative learning, authentic learning,
and inquiry based education, etc. The
course critically engages students in an
understanding of the concept of studentcentredness by locating the philosophy
within its historical and psychological
framework, including the APA principles
of student-centred learning. Students
are required to critically explore
current, contemporary, student -centred
pedagogical theories and methodologies
in light of challenges and opportunities
available in local classrooms.
(EDFN204B) CURR210E Curriculum
Studies (3 credits)
This course exposes students to a
general understanding of the broad
process of curriculum development,
including the alternative theoretical
concerns and practical approaches to
making informed curriculum decisions.
(EDFN110B) PRAC110E Practicum

I - BECOMING A REFLECTIVE
PRACTITIONER
This course consists of ten 3-hour,
weekly class meetings and discussions
in groups of 20-25 during which
students: reflect on their reasons for
choosing to become a teacher; explore
their past experiences of teaching and
learning; examine what they imagine to
be the various roles and responsibilities
as teachers; engage in discussions and
reflections on teacher professionalism;
and create reflective journals.
II - Understanding Whole School and
Classroom Dynamics
This course consists of six 3-hour
in groups of 20-25 and four full day
field observation visits during which
students make sense of the way in which
schools are organised; explore the
role of principals, teachers, students,
parents, community; use an Observation
Guide to collect data on the environment
in two schools; describe and analyse
the data collected on a specific school
environment; and complete written
reports based on their observations and
analysis.

III - In-House Planning and Teaching
This course consists of ten 3-hour,
in groups of 20-25 during which
students: make sense of the complexity
of teaching; explore ideas about
teaching/learning that go beyond
teacher-centred strategies; think
critically and creatively about lesson
planning; plan and evaluate lessons
for diverse classrooms with peers
and practicum advisors; evaluate
demonstration lessons and practice
teaching skills; develop their own
communication and inter-personal
skills; and read and summarise relevant
educational research.

IV Initial Field Experience
Ten 3-hour weekly class meetings
and discussions in groups of 20 - 25
and five full day teaching visits during
which students discuss classroom
management strategies; observe
cooperating teacher behaviour and
interactions in real life classrooms; plan
and deliver lessons in pairs; evaluate
each others teaching and engage in
relevant educational research.
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V - Deepening the Field Experience
Ten 3-hour weekly class meetings and
discussions in specialisation groups;
one field orientation visit and five full
day field-teaching days during which
students: partner with another to teach
for the entire field day; make links
between theory and practice of teaching
and learning in authentic classroom
environments; build communities of
learners who engage in critical self
reflection to improve their professional
practice; explore a range of innovative
instructional strategies and methods;
make links between their teaching and
the understanding of their students;
develop their own communication and
inter-personal skills; develop their
evaluation and reflection skills; read
and summarise relevant educational
research.

VI - Engaging in Classroom Practice
Ten 3-hour, weekly specialisation class
meetings and discussions, one fieldorientation visit, and two components
of one-week of full day field-teaching
during which students: plan lessons
using a variety of instructional strategies
and methods; engage in individual
teaching; evaluate lessons with peers
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and supervisors; conceptualise,

classroom management or diverse
learners.
and practices about teaching and

learning. Students participate in four
professional development seminars.

VII - Preperation for Final Practice
Five 3-hour specialisation class
meetings for lesson planning and
evaluation followed by a two-week full
day field-teaching placement during
which students engage in individual
teaching in actual classrooms for two
full weeks; plan lessons using a variety
of instructional strategies and methods;
use a variety of classroom management
and assessment strategies when
needed; evaluate lessons with practicum
advisors; and reflect on the changes
in their beliefs and practices about
teaching and learning.
(EDFN402B) CIED410E
Contemporary Issues in Education (3
credits)
This ten week course covers at least
ten contemporary educational issues
at the local and global levels. Apart
from deepening their knowledge and
understanding of the issues, students
learn the pedagogical benefits derived
from working in teams, deciding on
topics as group members, selecting
content for their presentations, and
deciding on ways to integrate existing
technologies to achieve maximum
class participation. The course affords
students opportunities to design and
select material that is appropriate to the
diverse needs of their students.

VIII - Final Teaching Practice
A six-week full day field-teaching
placement during which students
engage in individual teaching in actual
classrooms for six full weeks; plan
lessons using a variety of instructional
strategies and methods; use a variety of
classroom management and assessment
strategies when needed; evaluate
lessons with practicum advisors; and
reflect. on the changes in their beliefs
(EDFN304B) RESH310E Action

Research (3 credits)
action research, a form of self reflective
systematic inquiry by practitioners on
their own practice. Action research
helps to build meaningful relationships
through which students could
investigate and understand personal
and professional curricular processes.
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The course exposes students to various
research concepts, perspectives and
models in designing and conducting
action research. It is not only a
powerful tool for improvement of
practice by sharing of ideas among
teachers but also gives them a voice
to communicate significant ideas in
a supportive atmosphere for problem
solving. Students also get a grasp of the
qualitative and quantitative techniques
and methodological approaches in
action research as the course covers
the processes and main characteristics
of action research and the steps in
conducting action research.
Social Studies
Specialisation
The major purpose of Social Studies
education is to equip students with
the requisite knowledge, skills, and
attitudes needed to become informed,
responsible, caring citizens and
contributing members of society.
This four-year, multi-disciplinary
programme, offers an array of
knowledge and skills from a wide range
of Social Science disciplines such
as Sociology, Geography, History,

Anthropology, Politics, Economics and
Psychology. These disciplines provide
the thematic strands that form the basis
of the Social Studies content standards.
The Sociology component of the
programme attempts to help students
understand the nature, meaning and
significance of human group relations
in a scientific and systematised manner.
Geography focuses on the physical
and human environments and their
interaction with each other. The study of
History analyses past unique historical
events, situations and processes
and makes predictions for the future.
Anthropology is mainly concerned
with the biological, social and cultural
changes in human development in a
given society over a period of time.
Politics deals with patterns of human
relationships involving power, rule
and authority. Economics is primarily
concerned with the production,
distribution and consumption of goods
and services. Finally, the study of
Psychology attempts to explain how
and why individuals influence others
taking into account interpersonal, social
and cultural influences on individual
behaviour.
Indeed, these disciplines that comprise

the Social Studies programme assist
students in understanding key concepts
such as continuity and change;
individual development and identity;
power, authority and governance. They
also facilitate better understanding of
the realities of global interdependence;
the notion of an independent world
economy, and the role of technology in
economic decision-making.
The Social Studies programme is
designed to assist students to become
familiar with the major multi-disciplinary
issues facing citizens of contemporary
Trinidad and Tobago locally, regionally
and globally. It also provides a window
into the dynamics of the teaching
profession and a feel for controversies
and challenges that characterise Social
Studies in secondary schools.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in Social
Studies (Secondary) is structured as
follows:
Social Studies Specialisation
(60 credits)
Professional/General Education
Component (36 credits)
Pedagogy (21 credits)
Practicum (21 credits)
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1. SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIALISATION
(60 Credits)
A. History & Geography (27 credits)
(EDSS202B) SOCS212E History of the
Caribbean I (Earliest Times to 1838) (3
credits)
(EDSS205B) SOCS215E History of
the Caribbean II (1838 to Present) (3
credits)
(EDSS207B) SOCS217E Teaching
Methods in Social Studies (3 credits)
Modern Latin America (3 credits)
(EDSS403B) SOCS413E Survey of
World Civilizations (3 credits)
(EDSS406B) SOCS416E Diaspora
Studies (3 credits)
(EDSS302B) SOCS311E Physical
Geography (3 credits)
(EDSS305B) SOCS314E Man and the
(EDSS401B) SOCS411E Introduction to
Human Geography (3 credits)
B. Sociology, Psychology &
Anthropology (18 credits)
(EDSS201B) SOCS211E Social
Structure & Social Processes I
(3 credits)
Structure & Social Processes II
(3 credits)
Research (Qualitative & Quantitative)
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(3 credits)
(EDSS303B) SOCS312E Adolescent
Psychology (3 credits)
(EDSS203B) SOCS213E Caribbean
Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
C. Politics & Economics (15 credits)
Politics I (3 credits)
Politics II (3 credits)
(EDSS206B) SOCS216E International
Relations (3 credits)
(EDSS301B) SOCS310E Principles of
Macroeconomics (3 credits)
2. PROFESSIONAL/GENERAL
EDUCATION COMPONENT (36
Credits)
(EDFN102B) ATCR110E Art and Craft
(EDFN103B) DADR110E Dance/Drama

credits)
Education in Trinidad & Tobago (3
credits)
(EDFN108B) PSYC110E Psychology of
Human Development (3 credits)
Learning (3 credits)
(EDFN109B) EDUC110E Foundations of
Reading, Writing & Research Skills (3
credits)
3. PEDAGOGY (21 Credits)
Design (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)
(EDFN302B) CASS310E Classroom
Based Assessment (3 credits)
(EDFN402B) CIED410E Contemporary
Issues in Education (3 credits)
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4. PRACTICUM (21 Credits)
(EDFN110B) PRAC110E Practicum I:
Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (1
credit)
II: Understanding Whole School and
Classroom Dynamics (1 credit)
(EDFN203B) PRAC220E Practicum III:
In-House Field Experience (1 credit)
(EDFN205B) PRAC221E Practicum IV:
Initial Field Experience (2 credits)
V: Deepening the Field Experience (2
credits)
(EDFN305B) PRAC311E Practicum VI:
Engaging in Action Research (3 credits)
(EDFN401B) PRAC410E Practicum VII:
Preparation for Final Practice (3 credits)
(EDFN403B) PRAC411E Practicum VIII:
Final Teaching Practice and Seminars (8
credits)
1st Year Semester 1
credits)
Education
Education
Education
(Choose ONE of the above)
credits)
EPRAC110 Preparation for Practicum (1
credit)
1st Year Semester 2
credits)
Education
Education
Education
(EDFN115B) PRAC111E Observation
Practicum (1 credit)
2nd Year Term 1

Structure & Social Processes (3 credits)
Caribbean I: Earliest Times to 1838 (3
credits)
Education
Education
Education
Design (3 credits)
PEDA220E Practicum (1 credit)
2nd Year Term 2
Structure & Processes II (3 credits)
Caribbean II: 1838 to the Present (3
credits)
(EDSS206B) SOCS216E International
(EDSS207B) SOCS217E Teaching
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Education
Education
Education
Studies (3 credits)
PRAC211E Practicum (2 credits)
3rd Year Term 1
Micro-Economics (3 credits)
(EDSS302B) SOCS311E Physical
Geography (3 credits)
(EDSS303B) SOCS312E Adolescent
management (3 credits)
(EDFN303B) PRAC310E Practicum (2
credits)
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3rd Year Term 2
4th Year Term 2

Macro-Economics (3 credits)
(EDSS305B) SOCS314E Man and the
(EDFN305B) PRAC 311E Practicum (3
credits)
(EDSS406B) SOCS416E Diaspora

Studies (3 credits)
credits)
4th Year Term 1

(EDSS401B) SOCS411E Introduction to
Human Geography (3 credits)
(EDSS403B) SOCS413E Survey of
World Civilisations (3 credits)
Research (Quantitative & Qualitative) (3
credits)
credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(EDSS201B) SOCS211E: Social
Structure & Social Processes I (3
credits)
In this course, students are introduced
to the dynamic relationship that occurs
between social structures, social
processes and outcomes. This is
done by examining ways of thinking,
representing and problematising
these issues via theories, research,
and Caribbean realities. This course,
therefore, provides a context for the
study of education and related practices.
(EDSS202B) SOCS212E: History
of the Caribbean I: Earliest times to
1838 (3 credits)
The course examines the major political,
economic, and social developments
in the Caribbean from the Amerindian
presence to the abolition of slavery
in the British West Indies. Emphasis
is placed on the achievements of the
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indigenous peoples before the arrival of
the Europeans.
(EDSS203B) SOCS213E: Caribbean
Anthropology is the study of the
diversity of cultures from a comparative
and global perspective. It examines the
variety of ways people live and think,
and how they interact with one another
and with their respective environments.
This course is designed to give students
a general introduction to the field
with an emphasis on the diversity of
Caribbean peoples and cultures. It
covers the history of the discipline,
its sub-fields, the major theories,
methodologies, and the variety of ways
Caribbean peoples experience and
interpret the world
Prerequisites:- Same requirements for
Specialisation in Social Studies.
Structure & Social Processes II (3
credits)
evolution of processes and how they
have changed in the Caribbean region
over time. The course also examines
theoretical, methodological, and
empirical issues.
Prerequisite:- Caribbean Structure and
Social Processes I
(EDSS205B) SOCS215E: History of
the Caribbean II: 1838 to Present
This course examines the major
political, economic, and social
developments in the Caribbean from
post emancipation to present.
(EDSS206B) SOCS216E: International
This course is designed to familiarise
students with issues, changes and
developments in the international
arena and the corresponding effects on
regions, nations and peoples around
the world including the Caribbean.
The course also examines the role of
international organisations in world
politics, and focuses on the relationship
between international relations theory
and international relations practice.
(EDSS207B) SOCS217E: Teaching
current ideas in the organisation and
planning for effective Social Studies
teaching, instructional strategies,
resource development, and assessment
techniques. The course also assists
students to develop Social Studies skills
and competencies by combining theory
and practice in building professional

competence in teaching Social Studies.
Prerequisites:- Student-Centered
Pedagogy
(EDSS301B) SOCS310E: Principles of
This course is offered to year three
students in semester one. It exposes
students to some key economic
issues which have preoccupied the
discipline from its origins. The course
also provides an introduction to basic
concepts and their applications within
the economy. Students identify and
analyse microeconomic issues in the
contemporary environment. This is the
prerequisite to the macroeconomics
course offered in semester two.
Prerequisites:- It will be an asset for
students to be able to think critically,
construct and analyse graphical
information.
(EDSS302B) SOCS311E: Introduction
to Physical Geography
(3 credits)
This course gives prospective teachers
an opportunity to explore and develop
their understanding of the physical
processes that shape the earths natural
environment (lithosphere, hydrosphere,
biosphere and atmosphere).
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Students have several opportunities
to collaborate, cooperate and
communicate with other class members
to find and share information, discuss
ideas and solve problems.
(EDSS303B) SOCS312E: Adolescent
This course of study focuses on the
psychology of adolescent behaviour
and the unique psychological
characteristics of individuals during
this period of development. It also
surveys the developmental and social
issues associated with adolescence and
investigates the normative and nonnormative psychosocial developmental
trends of todays youth.
Prerequisites- Psychology of Human
Development
to Macroeconomics (3 credits)
This course is offered to year three
students in semester two. It introduces
students to an understanding of main
issues in the macro economy such as
unemployment and inflation. Students
identify and analyse macroeconomic
issues and their applications within the
contemporary environment.
Prerequisite:- SOCS 310E, Principles
of Micro-Economics The ability to
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engage in critical analysis.

(EDSS305B) SOCS314E: Man and the
Man and the Environment
provides prospective teachers
with an introduction to issues of
Environmental Geography and gives
them an opportunity to explore mans
interrelationship with the natural
environment through an in-depth
exploration of selected case studies
of issues such as deforestation, soil
erosion, desertification, pollution and
waste disposal, the exploitation of
energy sources, global warming and
natural disasters on a local, regional
and global scale. Students also
design and execute a small research
project. Participants will have several
opportunities to collaborate, cooperate
and communicate with other class
members to find and share information,
discuss ideas and solve problems.
Prerequisites:- SOCS311E Introduction to Physical Geography
(EDSS306B) SOCS315E: History of
This course surveys a wide period
ranging from colonisation to the
struggle for independence and attempts
at economic and political consolidation
in the late 19th century. Special

attention is given to political, economic,
and social developments following
the revolutionary wars and the ensuing
relationship between Latin America and
the international community up to the
late 20th century.
This course aims to expose students to
the various issues and developments
in the Caribbean political arena. It
begins with an examination of some
key concepts and philosophies of the
discipline and ends with a consideration
of political inquiry into various
contemporary political issues. As such,
the programme covers such topics as
political theory, political behaviour,
political culture, democracy and
foundations of Caribbean Government. It
concludes with an exploration of critical
thinking and reasoning in Caribbean
political issues.
to Human Geography (3 credits)
Introduction to Human Geography offers
prospective teachers an opportunity to
explore aspects of the human-created
environments on a local, regional and
global scale. The topics for exploration
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include population and settlements;
transport and migration patterns;
disparities in economic development;
and industrial developmentprimary,
secondary and tertiary industries.
Students are given several opportunities
to collaborate, cooperate and
communicate with other class members,
either individually or in teams, to find
and share information, discuss ideas
and solve problems.
Prerequisites:- SOCS311E; SOCS314E
Social Psychology is the scientific study
of social thought and individual or group
behaviour in various social contexts.
This discipline assesses the behaviour
and cognition of individuals and groups
as a function of affect, values, attitudes
and beliefs. From a multidisciplinary
perspective, social psychology
also incorporates the findings of
neuroscience, biology, culture and other
human or social sciences in order to
understand, explain and predict social
phenomena or as antecedents of social
cognition and social behaviour.
Prerequisites:- Psychology of Human
Development
(EDSS403B) SOCS413E: Survey of

World Civilisations (3 credits)
This course offers a compact survey
of mans struggle for civilisation from
earliest times to the present. The
course highlights major developments
of world civilisations such as Africa,
Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the
Caribbean. It also examines significant
achievements and limitations of
key human societies and cultures
showing the relevance of the past to
understanding contemporary problems.
This course is designed to deepen and
enrich students experience, knowledge
and understanding of Caribbean Politics.
Students examine and discuss issues
surrounding the electoral process
in the Caribbean, Caribbean Public
Administration and the politics of
integration and foreign policy. To this
end, students conduct an overview of
the historical, cultural and economic
groundings of Caribbean politics.
They critically analyse such topics as
elections (general and local), voting
behaviour, political parties, political
leadership, the opposition, parliament
and women in politics. Additionally,
students investigate such issues as
accountability and integrity in Caribbean

public administration and the politics of
Caribbean integration.
Prerequisite:- SOCS316E Caribbean
Politics 1
Research - Qualitative & Quantitative
Approaches (3 credits)
This course is designed to expose
students to theoretical, methodological,
and empirical challenges associated
with the evaluation of various aspects
of human behaviour emotional, moral
and intellectual. The course includes
a study of quantitative and qualitative
research methodologies.
(EDSS406B) SOCS416E: Diaspora
Studies
comparative analysis of the experiences
of peoples of African and East Indian
descent outside of Africa and India after
1800. The course also examines major
economic, political, and social factors
that shaped the lives of these peoples
and their response to these forces.
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Special Needs
Education
Specialisation
The Bachelor of Education Programme
with a specialisation in Special Needs
Education provides the opportunity
to acquire the necessary knowledge
and skills, which all Special Needs
Education teachers should possess.
This programme exposes candidates to
an appropriate core of academic subject
matter and provides opportunities for
candidates to demonstrate that they
have mastered the necessary common
core of Special Needs Education
material.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education with a
Special Needs Education Specialisation
is structured as follows:
Special Needs Education Specialisation
(60 Credits)
Professional/ General Education
Component (36 Credits)
Pedagogy (21 Credits)
Practicum (21 Credits)
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SPECIALISATION (60 Credits)
A. Foundations (3 Credits)
(EDSN405B) SPED414E Introduction to
Special Education Law (3 Credits)
B. Development and Characteristics
of Learner (6 Credits)
(EDSN201B) SPED210E Characteristics
of Learners with Mild to Moderate
Disabilities (3 Credits)
(EDSN302B) SPED310E Behaviour
Disorders of Children (3 Credits)
C. Individual Learning Differences
(6 Credits)
(EDSN202B) SPED211E Teaching
Students with Moderate to Severe
Exceptionalities (3 Credits)
(EDSN305B) SPED313E Approaches to
Managing Children with Behaviour
Disorders (3 Credits)
D. Instructional Planning and
Instructional Strategies (30
Credits)
Children with Mild to Moderate
Learning Problems (3 Credits)
Language Arts to Learners with Mild
to Moderate Exceptionalities I (3
Credits)
Mathematics to Learners with Mild
to Moderate Exceptionalities I (3
Credits)
Mathematics to Learners with Mild
to Moderate Exceptionalities II (3
Credits)
to Moderate Exceptionalities II (3
Credits)
Science to Learners with Mild
to Moderate Exceptionalities (3
Credits)
Social Studies to Learners with Mild
to Moderate Exceptionalities (3
Credits)
(EDSN406B) SPED415E Methods and
Resources for Giftedness and Talent
(EDSN402B) SPED411E Methods
for Teaching Vocational Skills to
Learners with Mild to Moderate
Disabilities (3 Credits)
(EDSN403B) SPED412E Diagnostic
Prescriptive Reading for Learners
with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
(3 Credits)
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E. Learning Environments and Social
Interactions (9 credits)
(EDSN405B) SPED414E The Inclusive
Classroom: Theories and Practices
(3 Credits)
(EDSN206B) SPED215E Research
Methods in Special Needs
Education (3 Credits)
(EDSN407B) SPED416E Assistive
Technologies (3 Credits)
F. Assessment (3 Credits)
(EDSN203B) SPED212E Assessment of
Students with Special Educational
Needs I (3 Credits)
G. Communication, Collaboration and
Professional/Ethical Practice (3
Credits)
(EDSN204B) SPED213E Professional
Partnerships, Family and the
Community of Exceptional Children
(3 Credits)
EDUCATION COMPONENT
(36 Credits)

credits)
credits)
credits)
Design (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)

credit)
credits)
Final Teaching Practice and Seminars (8
credits)
1st Year Term 1
credits)
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Education
Education
credits)
(EDFN110B) PRAC110E Preparation for
1st Year Term 2
credits)
Education
Education
Education
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2nd Year Term 1
(EDSN201B) SPED210E Characteristics
of Learners with Mild to Moderate
Disabilities (3 credits)
Students with Moderate to Severe
(EDSN203B) SPED212E Assessment
of Students with Special Educational
Needs (3 credits)
Education
Education
Education
Design (3 credits)
(EDFN202B) PEDA210E Studentcentred Pedagogy (3 credits)
PRAC210E Practicum (1 credit)
2nd Year Term 2

(EDSN204B) SPED213E Professionals,
Partnerships, Family and the Community
of Exceptional Children (3 credits)
Resources for Teaching Children with
Mild to Moderate Learning Problems (3
credits)
(EDSN206B) SPED215E Research
Methods in Special Needs Education (3
credits)
Education
Education
Education
Studies (3 crdits)
3rd Year Term 1
Language Arts to Learners with Mild to
Moderate Exceptionalities I (3 credits)
(EDSN302B) SPED310E Behaviour
Disorders of Children (3 credits)
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Mathematics to Learners with Mild to
Moderate Exceptionalities I (3 credits)
credits)
3rd Year Term 2
Mathematics to Learners with Mild to
Moderate Exceptionalities II (3 credits)
(EDSN305B) SPED313E Managing
Children with Behaviour Disorders (3
credits)
Language Arts to Learners with Mild to
Moderate Exceptionalities II (3 credits)
Science to Learners with Mild to
Moderate Exceptionalities (3 credits)
credits)
4th Year Term 1
Social Studies to Learners with Mild to

Vocational Skills to Learners with Mild
to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)
(EDSN403B) SPED412E Diagnostic
Prescriptive Reading for Learners with
Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)
(EDSN404B) SPED413E The Inclusive
Classroom: Theory and Practice (3
credits)
(EDSN405B) SPED414E Introduction to
Special Education Law (3 credits)
SPED410E Practicum (3 credits)
4th Year Term 2
Resources for Giftedness and Talent
Development (3 credits)
(EDSN407B) SPED416E Assistive
Technologies (3 credits)
SPED 411E Practicum (6 credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(EDFN114B) EXCP110E: Survey Of
Survey of Exceptionalities provides an
overview of the various exceptionalities
which are a part of the field of special
education. An extensive body of
knowledge will be examined; including
definitions, prevalence, etiology,
assessment, characteristics, and

educational considerations for each
exceptionality category.
(EDSN201B) SPED210E:
Characteristics Of Learners With Mild
To Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)
of the current issues, etiology,
behavioural characteristics and
educational approaches to the teaching
of the learning disabled, children with
emotional and behavioural disorders,
and the mildly to moderately mentally
retarded.
Prerequisites:- EXCP110E - Survey of
Exceptionalities
Psychology of Learning
(EDSN202B) SPED211E: Teaching
Students With Moderate To Severe
of methods andcompetencies for
teaching children with moderate to
severe exceptionalities, including
children with multiple-severe
disabilities, autism and other health
impairments. The etiology, behavioural
characteristics and educational
approaches related to moderate to
severe exceptionalities are explored
Prerequisites:- EXCP110E Survey of
Exceptionalities Psychology of Learning
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(EDSN203B) SPED212E: Assessment
of Students with Special Educational
Needs (3 credits)
This course offers an overview of
assessment as it relates to exceptional
learners. The basic assessment
knowledge base including description,
analysis and interpretation of various
informal and formal assessment
instruments will be explored.
Exceptionalities
Psychology of Learning
(EDSN204B) SPED213E:
Professionals, Partnerships, Family
and The Community of Exceptional
Children (3 Credits)
This course provides candidates
with theory, general principles and
procedures for building collaborative
partnerships that foster empowerment
and trust with families, professionals,
students and the community.
Prerequisite:- EXCP110E Survey of
Exceptionalities.
(EDSN205B) SPED214E: Methods and
Mild to Moderate Learning Problems (3
credits)This course offers an overview
of concepts, types of materials and
resources which enable teachers to
develop good teaching techniques to
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address the needs of learners with mild

to moderate special needs. Students
learn effective strategies for use in
inclusive classrooms.
Prerequisites:- SPED210E
Characteristics of Learners with Mild to
Moderate Disabilities.
(EDSN206B) SPED215E: Research
Methods in Special Needs Education
(3 credits)
This course reviews issues of theory
and methodology in educational
research. It examines such matters
as the conduct of research and the
interpretation and dissemination of
results. Students become familiar with
the language, principles, reasoning and
methodologies of both qualitative and
quantitative research methods.
(EDSN302B) SPED310E: Behaviour
Disorders of Children
(3 credits)
This course presents an introduction
to a variety of emotional/behavioural
problems that may be observed in
school age children and youth. The
diagnosis, assessment and remediation
of disordered behaviour are explored.
Prerequisites SPED210E
Characteristics of Learners with Mild to
Moderate Disabilities.
(EDSN301B) SPED311E: Teaching/

Reading Language Arts to Learners
With Mild To Moderate Exceptionalities I
(3 credits)
Students explore the issues related
to language learning disabilities, the
nature of language learning disabilities,
identification and assessment of
language learning disabilities and
reading and writing instruction for
students with learning disabilities at the
primary level.
Prerequisites:- SPED214E Methods and
Mild to Moderate Learning Problems.
(EDSN303B) SPED312E: Methods for
Teaching Mathematics to Learners
with Mild to Moderate Exceptionalities
I (3 credits)
This course addresses the teaching of
mathematics to students with mild to
moderate exceptionalities. Students
are exposed to a systematic learnercentred approach designed to deal with
variables that contribute to success in
mathematics at the primary level.
Exceptionalities.
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(EDSN305B) SPED313E: Managing
Children With Behaviour Disorders (3
credits)
This course introduces basic concepts
related to behaviour management
and explores classroom strategies
and techniques appropriate for the
management of children presenting
various types of disordered behaviours.
Prerequisites:- SPED310E Behaviour
Disorders of Children and Youth.
The nature of language learning

disabilities, identification and
assessment of language learning
disabilities and reading and writing
instruction for students at the secondary
level.
modification.
Exceptionalities

Vocational Skills to Learners with Mild
to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)
This course explores methods of
teaching and assessing vocational
Science to Learners with Mild to
skills for mild to moderate learners.
Emphasis is placed on job placement
and appropriate behaviours.
A study of the key variables associated
(EDSN304B) SPED314E: Methods
with the teaching and learning of
(EDSN403B) SPED412E: Diagnostic
for Teaching Mathematics To
science. Students are exposed the
Prescriptive Reading For Learners
Learners With Mild To Moderate
methods and resources used in the
With Mild To Moderate Disabilities (3
Exceptionalities II (3 credits) teaching of science to learners with
credits)
This course addresses the teaching of
learning and behaviour problems.
This course explores issues related to
mathematics to students with mild to
Emphasis is placed on curriculum
diagnosing and remediating reading
moderate exceptionalities. Students
adaptation and modification.
difficulties. Emphasis is placed on
are exposed to a systematic learnerPrerequisites:- EXCP110E Survey of
diagnostic procedures and strategies
centred approach designed to deal with
Exceptionalities
for reversing various types of reading
variables that contribute to success in
difficulties
mathematics at the secondary level.
Prerequisites:- SPED315E Teaching
Prerequisites:- SPED312E Methods
Social Studies to Learners with
Language Arts to learners with Mild to
for Teaching Mathematics to Learners
Mild to Moderate Exceptionalities (3
Moderate Exceptionalities.
with Mild to Moderate Exceptionalities I
credits) This course offers a study of
the key variables associated with the
(EDSN404B) SPED413E: The
teaching and learning of social studies.
Inclusive Classroom: Theory And
Students are exposed to the methods
Practice (3 credits)
and resources used in the teaching of
to Moderate Exceptionalities II
This course offers a study of concepts
social studies to learners with learning
(3 credits)
and methods related to curriculum
and behaviour problems. Emphasis is
Students explore the issues related to
adaptation and modification in the
placed on curriculum adaptation and
language learning disabilities.
inclusive classroom, emphasis is placed
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on alternative modes of communication
for inclusive settings.
(EDSN405B) SPED414E: Introduction
To Special Education Law (Seminar)
(3 credits)
This course is a seminar presentation
of the key laws which impact special
needs education both locally and
internationally. It offers an overview of
case law which has shaped policy and
practice in the field of special needs
education.
(EDSN406B) SPED415E: Methods
and Resources for Giftedness and
Talent Development
Students are exposed to issues,
trends and controversies related to the
definition, prevalence, assessment and
etiology of giftedness. Emphasis is
placed on curricular adaptations and
modifications appropriate for the gifted
and talented.
(EDSN407B) SPED416E: ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES
This course provides a study of the key
issues related to the use of assistive
technologies. Emphasis is on types
of assistive technologies and their
role in meeting the needs of various
exceptionalities.
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Integrated Science
Specialization
The world is changing at a rapid rate
with great advances taking place in
science and technology which have
significant impact on our daily lives.
Some of the recent developments in
science are of tremendous benefit to the
world while others can be interpreted as
being detrimental to mankind. In todays
world, the study of science allows one
to face the challenges of everyday living
in an appropriate manner.
An important aspect of an all round
education is to have an understanding
of the basic concepts in science. In this
way one would have greater appreciation
for the environment we live in, lead
healthier lives, be able to decide on
important scientific issues and make
wise technological choices. Science
has a role in the home, in the workplace
and in our recreational and sporting
activities.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in Integrated
Science is structured as follows:
Integrated Science Specialization

(60 credits)
1. SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION
COURSES (60 credits)
A. Biology (12 credits)
(EDIS204B) INSC210E Integrated
Science I (Bio I) Ecology (3 credits)
Science II (Bio II) The Cell (3 credits)
(EDIS303B) INSC314E Biology
III Structure and Function of Living
Organisms I (3 credits)
IV Structure and Function of Living
Organisms II (3 credits)
(EDIS403B) INSC416E Biology VI
Microbiology (3 credits)
B. Chemistry (12 credits)
Science III (Chemistry I) Atomic/
Molecular Structure & Chemical
Bonding (3 credits)INSC214E Chemistry
II Chemical Reactions and Equilibria
(3 credits)
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(EDIS301B) INSC311E Chemistry
III Conservation of Matter/Energy and
Periodicity (3 credits)
(EDIS306B) INSC316E Chemistry
IV Structure & Properties of Carbon
Compounds (3 credits)
(EDIS404B) INSC411E Chemistry V
Methodology and Experimentation (3
credits)
C. Physics (12 credits)
(EDIS203B) INSC212E Physics I
Classical Mechanics (3 credits)
Science IV (Physics II) Matter &
Thermodynamics/Bioenergetics (3
credits)
(EDIS304B) INSC317E Physics III
Vibrations, Waves and Optics (3 credits)
(EDIS308B) INSC319E Physics IV
Electricity and Magnetism (3 credits)
(EDIS406B) INSC412E Physics V
Modern Physics (3 credits)
D. Environmental Science (9 credits)
(EDIS202B) INSC216E Earth Science
I Study of the Earth (3 credits)
Science V (Environmental Science I)
Earths Composition and Structure (3
credits)
(EDIS307B) INSC318E Environmental
Science II Stewardship of Renewable
Resources (3 credits)

Science III Pollution and Prevention
(3 credits)
Science IV Towards a Sustainable
Future (3 credits)
Education
E. Teaching Methods (3 credits)
(EDIS401B) INSC320 E Teaching
Methods in Integrated Science
(3 credits)
F. Integrated Science Electives
(12 credits)
Students are required to choose three
(3) electives (9 credits) in Semester I of
Year 4 and one (1) elective (3 credits)
in Semester II of Year 4. A total of twelve
(12) elective credits are required for this
programme.
EDUCATION COMPONENT
(36 Credits)

credits)
credits)
Reading, Writing & Research Skills
(3 credits)
Design (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)
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credit)
(EDFN303B)
PRAC310E Practicum
credits)
Final Teaching Practice (8 credits)
1st Year Term 1
credits)
Education
Education
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Education
credits)
PRAC110 Preparation for Practicum (1
credit)
1st Year Term 2
credits)
Education
Education
Education

2nd Year Term 1
(EDIS204B) INSC21OE Integrated
Science I (BiologyI): Ecology (3 credits)
(EDIS202B) INSC216E Earth Science I:
Study of the Earth (3 credits)
(EDIS203B) INSC212E Physics I:
Classical Mechanics. (3 credits)
Education
Education
Education
Design (3 credits)
credit)
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Science
Programmes
2nd Year Term 2
3rd Year Term 1

Science II (Biology II): The Cell (3
credits)
Science III (Chemistry I): Atomic/
Molecular Structure and Chemical
Bonding (3 credits)
Science IV (Physics II): Matter and
Thermodynamics/Bioenergetics (3
credits)
(EDIS202B) INSC216E Earth
Science I: Study Of The Earth And Its
Environmental Space (3 credits)
Education
Education
Education
Studies (3 credits)
credit)

IV: Structure and Function of living
Organisms (3 credits)
(EDIS206B) INSC214E Chemistry II:
Chemical Reactions and Equilibria
(3 credits)
(EDIS301B) INSC311E Chemistry III:
Conservation of Matter/Energy and
Periodicity (3 credits)
(EDIS307B) INSC318E Envir Sci II:
Stewardship of Renewable Resources
(3 credits)
(EDFN302B) CASS310E ClassroomBased Assessment (3 credits)
(2 credits)
3rd Year Term 2
(EDIS305B) INSC315E Biology V
:Structure and Function Of Living
Organisms II (3 credits)
(EDIS306B) INSC316E Chemistry IV:
Structure and Properties Of Carbon
Compounds (3 credits)
(EDIS304B) INSC317E Physics III:
Vibrations, Waves and Optics (3 credits)
Science V (Envir Sci I): Earths
Composition and Structure (3 credits)

(3 credits)
4th Year Term 1
(EDIS308B) INSC319E Physics IV:
Electricity and Magnetism (3 credits)
(EDIS401B) INSC320E Teaching
Methods in Integrated Science
(3 credits)
credits)
Choose three (3) of the following
electives (9 credits each)
(EDIS402B) INSC410E: Biology VI
Genetics
(EDIS403B) INSC416 E: Biology VII
Microbiology
(EDIS404B) INSC411 E: Chemistry V
Methodology and Experimentation
(EDIS405B) INSC418 E: Chemistry VI
Spectroscopy
(EDIS406B) INSC412 E: Physics V
Modern Physics
(EDIS407B) INSC420 E: Physics VI
Medical Physics
(EDIS408B) INSC413 E: Environmental
Science III Pollution & Prevention
(EDIS409B) INSC414 E: Environmental
Science V Towards a sustainable
Future
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4th Year Term 2
Choose one (1) of the following electives
(3 credits each)
(EDIS410B) INSC415E: Envir Edu
(EDIS411B) INSC417 E: Biology XII
Biochemistry
(EDIS412B) INSC419 E: Chemistry VII
(EDIS413B) INSC421 E: Physics VII
Issues In Education (3 credits)
credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
(EDIS204B) INSC210E Bilogy 1 Ecology
the concept that the stability of life is
linked to water, oxygen, carbon and
nitrogen cycles. Organic evolution and
shifts in biotic communities occur in the
context of changing environments. The
interdependence of living organisms is
discussed, particularly the relationship
between living organisms in the
aquatic environment. Factors affecting
populations are discussed and the
effects of human population on the
quality of life is considered
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(EDIS201B) INSC211E Fundamentals

of Chemistry 1 - Atomic and
Molecular structure & Chemical
Bonding
The course explores how atomic
structures affect the organization of the
periodic table into families, groups and
periods. The periodicity of elements is a
method of organizing the components of
matter to differentiate between metals,
semimetals, nonmetals and halogens.
Chemical bonds form supports the
study of the earth biotic and abiotic
systems. Chemical bonds between
atoms in molecules such as H2
,CH4,NH3,H2CCH2,N2,CL2 are covalent
and many large biological molecules
are covalent. Solids and liquids are
held by forces which determine their
volatility, boiling and melting point
temperatures.
(EDIS203B) INSC212E Classical
Mechanics
Classical Mechanics has been the
foundation of physics for centuries,
with contributions from great minds
like Galileo and Sir. Isaac Newton. This
course explores measurements and
units, vectors, kinematics in one (1) and
two (2) dimensions; dynamics; circular
motion and gravitation; work, energy and
power; linear momentum; and rotational
motion. The analysis of every day

movement links the knowledge gained
through study to the real world, and
helps the understanding of observations
and engineering developments like: the
moons orbit of the earth, and the life
saving effects of seat belts and air bags.
(EDIS205B) INSC213E BIOLOGY 11 The Cell
This course deals with macromolecules
(polysaccharides, nucleic acids,
proteins and lipids) incells and
organisms .These molecules are
synthesizedfroma smallcollection
ofsimple precursors.Living organisms
are composed of cells and life
processes depend on chemical
reactions within specialized areas of the
organisms cells.
The self replicating property of DNA
which forms the bases for continuity
and change in the reproduction of
cells is discussed. The unit covers
three areas of genetics ,firstly, the
general pathway by which ribosomes
synthesize proteins, using tRNAs to
translate genetic information in mRNA.
Secondly, how to apply the genetic
coding rules to predict the sequence
of amino acids from a sequence of
codons in RNA. Thirdly, the central
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dogma of molecular biology that
outlines the flow of information from
transcription to translation of proteins
on ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
(EDIS206B) INSC214E Fundamentals
of Chemistry 2 - The nature and
reactions of matter, including organic
matter
This course deals with the random
motion of molecules explains the
diffusion of gases. Students learn to
identify reactions that involve oxidation
and reduction and how to balance
oxidation reduction reactions.
Equilibrium is established when forward
and reverse reaction rates are equal.
Reaction rates depend on such factors
as concentration, temperature and
pressure. The bonding characteristics
of carbon allow the formation of many
different organic molecules of varied
sizes, shapes, and chemical properties
and provide the biochemical basis of
life.
(EDIS207B) INSC215E Matter and
Thermodynamics
Subject matter covered in this course
includes the structure and properties
of the states of matter, the atomic
theory of matter, heat energy and work.
This course explores the interrelation
between atomic structure and real world
function of materials; in addition to the

history and development of temperature
scales. The impact of heat energy on
civilization, its harnessing, utilization
and dissipation in everyday machines
such as automobile engines and
refrigerators, as well as its detrimental
impact as seen in Global Warming
would be considered here. The course is
organized in a manner that the individual
concepts are always related to first
principles and every attempt is made to
relate the content matter to its impact
on human civilization and the natural
environment.
(EDIS202B) INSC216E Study of the
Earth and its Environmental Space
Earth Science is a comprehensive
course that explores the Earths
composition, structure, processes,
and history; its atmosphere, fresh
water, and oceans; and its environment
in space. Students are encouraged
to look at earth science from both a
personal and worldly perspective,
and analyze the social implications
of the topics covered. Laboratory
experiments introduce students to
different lab techniques while building
their skills in critical thinking, inquiry
and observation. Topics include an
exploration of the major cycles that
affect every aspect of life including
weather, climate, and air movement,

tectonics, volcanic eruptions, rocks,
minerals, geologic history, the earths
environment, sustainability and energy
resources.
(EDIS303B) INSC314E Biology III
Genetics
This course provides the historical
development in the science of genetics,
from Mendelian theory to the application
of modern molecular methods and
information on the role of modern
genetics in the fields of agriculture and
medicine. The application of modern
molecular genetics in society is
reviewed. The course examines classical
Mendelian theory of inheritance and
studies the characteristics/traits of
Mendelian crosses. The classical
monohybrid and dihybrid ratios are
studied, leading to the postulates of
inheritance. The concept of gene loci
on the chromosome is studied. The
deleterious effects caused by changes in
chromosome number and structure are
examined. The studies of the inheritance
of complex traits and their role in
producing heritable genetic variation
and the concept of allelic frequency are
explored and their role in evolutionary
theory is examined.
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(EDIS301B) INSC311E The
Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Conservation of matter and energy
and the chemistry of some main
group elements
In this course, students are exposed
to the Law of Conservation of Matter;
Mass relationships, the mole and mole
concept, properties of gases the
kinetic molecular theory, the ideal
gas law, real gases and deviations
from the ideal gas laws. The chemical
composition of the atmosphere,
Energy changes in chemical reactions
(thermo-chemistry Hesss Law of heat
summation. The electronic structures
of atoms., the electromagnetic radiation
and atomic spectra; Heat of Solution and
Heat of Neutralization; The Bohr model,
the wave nature of matter, electron
spin, electron configuration, ionization
energies and electron affinity. periodic
structure of the elements first 4
periods, Periodicity, Bonding, Aqueous
(acid-base) equilibria Arrhenius,
Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis acid-base
definitions, weak acids/bases,
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(EDIS304B) INSC317E PHYSICS III Vibrations, Waves and Optics

Vibrations and waves are common place
occurrences in nature, and its effects are
manifested in sound, light, earthquakes
and water waves. This course explores
simple harmonic motion, damped
harmonic motion, resonance, wave
phenomena, and characteristics
of sound; electromagnetic waves;
geometric optics and optical
instruments. The concepts and
phenomena investigated during this
course are related to their impact on
our quality of life and the possible
detrimental effects they may have.
(EDIS302B) INSC313E
Environmental Science I - Earths
Composition Structure Processes and
History
Environmental Science is a
comprehensive course that explores
the Earths composition, structure,
processes, and history; its atmosphere,
fresh water, and oceans; and its
environment in space. Students are
encouraged to look at Environmental
science from both a personal and
worldly perspective, and analyze
the social implications of the topics
covered. Laboratory experiments
introduce students to different
laboratory techniques while building

their skills in critical thinking, inquiry
and observation. Topics include an
exploration of the major cycles that
affect every aspect of life including
weather, climate, and air movement,
tectonics, volcanic eruptions, rocks,
minerals, geologic history, the earths
environment, sustainability and energy
resources.
(EDIS303B) INSC314E Biology IV
- Structure and Function of Living
Organisms I
This course covers several aspects
of the anatomy and physiology of
higher plants and animals. The areas
of transport systems, nutrition and
reproduction are emphasized. The focus
on the way in which living organisms
reproduce explains the various methods
by which plants and animals reproduce
asexually and it explains the way in
which plants and animals reproduce
sexually. The importance of pre- and
post- natal care of mothers and babies
is discussed. To understand the way in
which organisms receive their energy
requirements through autotrophic and
Heterotrophic nutrition. The process
of digestion in man is reviewed in
detail. The transport system in living
organisms composed of the circulatory
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system and the transport in higher
plants will be discussed. The structure
and function of the circulatory system
in man is explained and the possible
cause of hypertension and heart attack
is reviewed. The dietary needs for
specific recreational activities and ways
to achieve these dietary objectives is
considered.
(EDIS305B) INSC315E Biology V
Structure and Function of Living
Organisms II
This course covers several aspect of the
anatomy and physiology of higher plants
and animals. The areas of energetic,
elimination of metabolic waste,
coordination control and the relevance
to sporting activity is emphasized. The
way in which living organisms obtain
energy from the environment and
the details of aerobic and anaerobic
respiration are explained. The
mechanism of inspiration and expiration
is discussed along with the importance
of respiratory surfaces. The effects of
environmental factors and smoking on
cardio/pulmonary health are explained
. The elimination of metabolic waste
from organisms via the major organs
and method of excretion in animals
are discussed. The way in which
organisms monitor and effect changes
to the internal and external environment
and the role of the nervous and

endocrine systems in regulating the
systems of the body is explained. The
physiological effects of exercise and the
strengthening of the muscular system
and improving the cardio/pulmonary
system are considered.
(EDIS306B) INSC316E Chemistry IV
- Structure and Properties of carbon
compounds
This course deals with the comparison
of chemical reactivities with inorganic
compounds, types of bondscommon
functional groups: Bonding and
molecular structure: Atomic and
molecular orbitals, hybridization,
Electronegativity and polarity, resonance
and delocalized electrons; Chemical
reactivity and Organic reactions:
Reaction mechanism, Thermodynamics,
chemical equilibrium, rates of reactions,
transition state theory and enthalpy
diagrams, Bronsted acids/bases,
acidity and basicity, Lewis acids and
bases; isomerism in alkenes, basicity
of amines; chemistry of alkyl halides,
alkynes and dienes, study of aromatic
compounds.
(EDIS308B) INSC319E Physics IV Electricity and Magnetism
These are two inextricably linked natural
phenomena that have grasped and held
the interest of humans for millennia.

This course covers the key areas of
electric charge; electric field; electric
potential; electric current; electric
circuits; magnetic fields and forces. It
explores the interrelationship between
electricity and magnetism and their
everyday applications, including electric
motors, loud speakers, and generators.
(EDIS307B) INSC318E
Environmental Science II Stewardship of Renewable Resources
Students explore how our food and
natural fibers are obtained from natural
ecosystems. Some of these ecosystems
are well managed and others are not.
The basics for production of these
natural systems are the renewable
resources contained in the energy flows
and water and nutrient cycles that have
sustained life on Earth in the past. Our
Ecosystem Capital is being depleted
when soil erodes, waste degrades, pests
multiply, climate changes unfavourably,
floods occur and other natural disasters
occur due to mans attempt to modify
natural systems. Environmental Science
II, seeks to investigate how we embrace
the beauty of both wild and settled
ecosystems when we turn to them for
enjoyment and renewal while making
use of its goods and services in the
context of a growing world population.
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To effectively manage water and soil
for food production, forest growth
and fisheries we ought to examine
the science and the stewardship in a
paradigm of sustainable development.
(EDIS403B) INSC416E Microbiology
This course focuses on the diversity,
growth, epidemiology and pathogenicity
of micro-organisms which cause
diseases to humans to understand the
factors which enhance or inhibit the
growth of micro-organisms and the
physical and chemical methods used
to inhibit or destroy them such as the
various types of antimicrobial agents
.The microbial pathogenicity, the
epidemiology and disease transmission
of micro-organisms is discussed.
The modes of disease transmission
and the control of epidemic diseases
are explained. The prevention of the
spread of communicable diseases
and the collection of specimen,
processing and testing are discussed.
Environmental control measures are
explained. The human defense against
infectious diseases and the nonspecific
mechanism of defense is discussed.
The immune response to disease is
explained.
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(EDIS404B) INSC411E Chemistry V

- Methodology and experimentation/
spectroscopy
This course focuses on the collection of
evidence that underlies the development
of scientific ideas and how science
supports the development of various
technologies. The emphasis here
is on hands-on investigations and
problem-solving to support student
understanding of scientific knowledge
and process. Application of appropriate
concepts to the analysis of scientific
data and conduction of experiments
to assess the degree of uncertainty in
measurements associated with the use
of certain common pieces of laboratory
equipment. Titrimetric (volumetric
methods of analysis): understanding
of the basic principles, conduction
of experiments based on titrimetric
analyses and performing calculations.
Gravimetric methods of analysis:
description of functions of various
apparatus used, experimentation and
calculations. Spectroscopic methods
of analysis include the following: study
of electromagnetic radiation, UV/VIS
Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy
and Mass Spectroscopy. In each case,
the areas of focus are the basic principle
involved, the method of analysis and
the use of data to deduce structure of

simple organic molecules.
(EDIS406B) INSC412E Physics V Modern Physics
Modern Physics is the physics of
today. Its theories were developed in
the twentieth century and its concepts
are quite futuristic. Apart from the
knowledge obtained from reading
this course, the greatest benefit to
the student is the development of
imagination, and thinking outside of the
box. This course explores the areas of
special relativity; quantum theory; and
quantum mechanics. The investigation
of some common place applications of
the phenomena are carried out to link
the knowledge gained to everyday life.
(EDIS408B) INSC413E
Environmental Science III - Pollution
and Prevention
In this course begins the examining
of the link between environmental
hazards (like pollution) and human
health. Investigation of the major forms
of pollution leads to the discovery
that pollution as a by-product of some
useful activity is often intentionally
released in the environment. The range
of pollutants on land, water and air are
covered. Discussion of public policies
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and the possible solutions to one of the
most difficult and challenging issues
facing human society takes place
without exaggeration. If we are to have
a sustainable future, we must make
the transition from pollution intensive
economic production to environmentally
benign processes in the 21st century.
(EDIS409B) INSC414E
Environmental Science V - Towards a
Sustainable Future
Industrialized countries are so
committed to fossil fuels and nuclear
energy that it is impossible to conceive
an economy which uses alternative
energies. As oil reserves become
exhausted fragile coastal waters and
wildlife refuges are threatened in the
attempt to extract the remaining crude
oil. The use of fossil fuels themselves
presents the spectre of global warming
and climate change. This course
focuses on greater energy efficiency
and alternative energies.This course,
in addition, discusses the many
issues to be addressed and resolved
for a sustainable future. For example,
highlighting of public policy in relation
to the environment and discussion of
how the wealth of nations as produced
assets, natural capital and human
resources can be used to address
societal problems. The ugly problem of
how politics affects policy and science

is also examined
Education I: Delivering Environmental
Education
This course explores professional
ways of educating people about the
sustainable environmental practices
with the important objective of always
providing a balanced view which
attempts to provide the individual with
hope in the sea of doom and gloom of
environmental predictions. Strategies
are explored which make individuals
understand that they have the power
to adopt lifestyles with sustainable
environmental practices which lead
to a sustainable future. Students also
explore the strides made by some in
developing communities which practice
sustainable environmental practices.
The main aim of this course is to
provide the students with the skills to
empower the children they teach by
giving them the knowledge that they can
make a difference in the development
of environmentally sustainable
communities. This course attempts to
develop the understandings, skills and
attitudes associated with environmental
literacy.
AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCE
SPECIALIZATION
The content component of the B. Ed.
(Agricultural Secondary) at UTT takes
a business approach to the delivery of
the programme. As a consequence,
each area of the course should fit into
the Governments Policy of the 20/20
Vision. Foster research, technology
development and extension, contribute
to nutritional needs and food security,
consider religious beliefs, cultural
contexts and preferences, promote self
sufficiency, import substitution, create
employment opportunities, sustainable
development, promotion of business
opportunities, feed downstream
industries (processing) and develop
technical competencies in Agriculture.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in
Agricultural Science (Secondary) is
structured as follows:
Agricultural Science Specialization 60
credits
Component 36 credits
Pedagogy 21 credits
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Practicum 21 credits
SPECIALIZATION COURSES (60
CREDITS)
(EDAG201B) AGSC210E Business of
Agriculture 1 (3 credits)
Agriculture 11 (3 credits)
Agriculture111 (3 credits)
(EDAG204B) AGSC213E Animal
Production 1 (3 credits)
(EDAG205B) AGSC214E Agricultural
(EDAG206B) AGSC215E Soils 1- Soil
Chemistry (3 credits)
(EDAG207B) AGSC216E Soils 11
Soil Physics (3 credits)
(EDAG301B) AGSC312E Crop
(EDAG304B) AGSC315E Forage
(EDAG305B) AGSC316E Pest and
Diseases of Livestock (3 credits)
Diseases of Crops (3 credits)
(EDAG307B) AGSC318E Introduction to
Genetics (3 credits)
(EDAG308B) AGSC319E Aquaculture
and Apiculture (2 credits)
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(EDAG309B) AGSC320E Post

Neo-Tropical and Companion Animals
(3 credits)
(EDAG402B) AGSC411E Urban and
Peri-Urban Agriculture (3 credits)
Surveying and the Globe Project (3
credits)
(EDAG404B) AGSC413E Farm
Mechanization (3 credits)
(EDAG405B) AGSC414E Teaching
Agriculture in Secondary Schools 3
credits
Credits)
credits)

credits)
credits)
Design (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)
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credit)
(EDFN115B) PRAC111E Practicum II:
Understanding Whole School
and Classroom Dynamics (1 credit)
III: In-house Planning and Teaching (1
credit)
credits)
Engaging in Classroom Practice
(3 credits)
1st Year Term 1
credits)
Education
Education

Education
credits)
(EDFN110B) PRAC110E Practicum 1:
credit)
1st Year Term 2
credits)
Education
Education
Education

2nd Year Term 1
Agriculture I (3 credits)
(EDAG202) AGSC211E Business of
Agriculture II (3 credits)
Agriculture III (3 credits)
Education
Education
Education
Design (3 credits)
(EDFN203B) Practicum III: In-house
Planning and Teaching (1 credit)
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2nd Year Term 2
Production I Practical management of
different classes of Livestock (3 credits)
Production II Anatomy and Physiology
of Animals (3 credits)
(EDAG206B) AGSC215E Soils I- Soil
Education
Education
Education
Education
(3 credits)
(EDAG207B) AGSC216E Soils II Soil
Physics (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)
3rd Year Term 1
Production I Practical Management of
a Range of Crops (3 credits)
Production II Anatomy and Physiology
of Crops (3 credits)
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(EDAG304B) AGSC315E Forage
credits)
3rd Year Term 2
Diseases of Livestock (3 credits)
Diseases of Crops (2 credits)
Genetics (2 credits)
(EDAG308B) AGSC319E Aquaculture
& Apiculture (2 credits)
(EDAG309B) AGSC320E Post
VI: Engaging in Classroom Practice (3
credits)
4th Year Term 1

(EDAG401B) AGSC410E An
Introduction to Neo-Tropical and
Companion Animals (3 credits)
(EDAG402B) AGSC411E Urban and
Peri-Urban Agriculture (3 credits)
Surveying and the Globe Project (3
credits)
(EDAG404B) AGSC413E Farm
Mechanization (3 credits)
(EDAG405B) AGSC414E Teaching
Agriculture in Secondary Schools (2
credits)
4th Year Term 2
COURSE DESCRIPTION
(EDAG201B) AGSC210E: Business of
Agriculture I
This course deals with the importance
of Agriculture locally, regionally and
globally. An examination of Agricultural
institutions, their role and functions
with particular reference to Agricultural
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Trade would be examined. Students
are exposed to Agricultural Economics
with the view to understanding that the
farm is an economic unit engaged in
profitable production of commodities.
The final section of this course deals
with farm financing and support systems
together with farm organization and
planning.
(EDAG202) AGSC211E: Business of
Agriculture II
to the major challenges affecting
the local agricultural sector would
be identified, and the students are
assisted to develop knowledge and
understanding of strategies to overcome
these issues. This is supplemented
by knowledge of alternative farming
techniques. Challenges examined are:
Climate and Topographical Issues, Crop
and Livestock Issues, Major and Current
Issues, Alternative Farming Issues and
Global and Cultural Diversity Issues.
(EDAG203B) AGSC212E: Business of
Agriculture III
This course focuses on the selection
and production of appropriate and
relevant media to be used by teachers
during the delivery process. Students
are instructed in the art of designing,
making and using instructional materials

and digital media. This sets the tone for
the remainder of the course, as students
are required to prepare charts, power
point and video presentations on most
topics covered during years 3 and 4, so
that on graduation they have a locally
made teaching package.
(EDAG204B) AGSC213E: Animal
Production I
This course focuses on practical
activities and provides a hands on
approach to the teaching/learning
process. It seeks to match the relevant
practice to the theory sessions and is
structured to allow students to acquire
the knowledge, skills and attitudes that
are critical to the subject area. The
Animal science practical sessions offer
opportunities for the students to become
acquainted with the animal industry, and
participate and be examined on practical
activities associated with the industry.
Modules 1, 2 & 3 are done on the
farm during the term, and the students
organize a Bar-Be-Cue on a business
footing to dispose of broilers reared.
Modules 4 7 are done at ECIAF during
the break between semesters.
(EDAG205B) AGSC214E: Agricultural

Production II Anatomy and
Physiology of Farm Animals
This course focuses on exposing the
student to the anatomy of farm and
physiology of farm animals so that they
can have a better understanding of the
animal when engaged in the practical
aspects of the course, and be better able
to teach animal husbandry. They study
to differentiate and describe the basic
structure of cells and tissues of animals
and explain the different systems in
farm animals in terms of both structure
and function. Students are also able
to explain the biological mechanisms
underlying the growth and development
of specified animal species and the
differences between various farm
animals.
(EDAG207B) AGSC216E: Soils II
Soil Physics
The soil is a very complex system. A
given volume of soil is made up of
solid, liquid and gaseous material.
Within this complex soil system grows
the plant which is the basis of all
agriculture. The interest in the physical
characteristics of the soil has shown
itself in two directions. The first is the
development of soil surveys which has
encouraged an enormous array of soil
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studies with the aim of classifying soils
in a way that relates to the real potential
for crop production. The second relates
to the importance of the physical
properties of the soil that affect the
behaviour of soil particles.
(EDAG206B) AGSC215E: Soils I
Soil Chemistry
Now more than ever, the importance of
an adequate supply of plant nutrients to
ensure efficient crop production is being
recognized. The aim of this module is
to offer a wider understanding of plant
and soil chemistry which would lead
to improved fertilization and cultural
practices.
Furthermore, crucially important
biological processes that occur in the
soil are poorly understood. Therefore,
there is a need to stimulate knowledge
in the importance of biological process
in the maintenance of soil fertility.
(EDAG301B) AGSC312E: Crop
Production I Practical Crop
Husbandry
This is a hands on course in which
students understand the major
agronomic production systems and
the benefits of the cultural practices
associated with them through planting,
maintaining, harvesting and marketing
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specific crops. Students are also

apprenticed to farmers and farming
institutions in an SAE approach.
requirements of various farm animals

and the formulation of rations for farm
animals.
(EDAG302B) AGSC313E: Crop

Production II Anatomy and
Physiology of Crops
This course presents instruction in
crop plant classification, use and
identification. It also covers the
development of cells and tissues and
the comparative anatomy of major
plant organs. It further provides
an understanding of qualitative
measurement and physiological
processes, plant responses and
environmental parameters in relation to
the production of major crops.
(EDAG304B) AGSC315E: Forage

Production and Utilization
tropical pastures and fodder trees from
the stand point of ecology, morphology,
species identification, establishment,
management, productivity, nutritive
value and productivity. Students are
provided with the skills necessary to
increase ruminant and non-ruminant
production through improved forage and
fodder tree management, and increased
and judicious use of introduced and
indigenous forage species including
by-products. Students also exploit the
concept of fodder budgeting.
(EDAG303B) AGSC314E: Animal

Nutrition
This course focuses on exposing the
student to the composition of animal
feed, the nutritional requirements
of farm animals and the value and
uses of by-products. This equips the
student with the tools necessary to
provide farm animals with the required
nutrients in the most cost effective
feeds to maximize on their productivity.
The student is able to identify local
sources of feeds and by-products as
well as explain the different nutrient
(EDAG305B) AGSC316E: Pest and

Diseases of Livestock

The common pest and diseases of
economic livestock would be examined,
including the causative agents,
symptoms, control and prevention.
The economic impact and the effect
these have on the environment and
human health are also studied.
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(EDAG306B) AGSC317E: Pest and
Diseases of Crops
The common pest and diseases
of economic crops are examined,
including the causative agents,
symptoms, control and prevention.
The economic impact and the effect
these have on the environment and
human health are also studied.
of waste of local produce, and an

even higher level with respect to the
utilization of fruits. This course deals
with the theory behind post harvest
technology, and students then have to
choose between two options either
preparing an economically viable
product from a (i) crop or (ii) livestock
enterprise.
(EDAG307B) AGSC318E: Introduction

to Genetics
The fundamentals of Genetics are
examined. These include features
of inheritance, molecular basis for
inheritance, gene expression, genetic
change and recent advances in genetics.
(EDAG401B) AGSC 410E: An

Introduction to Neo-Tropical Animals
and Companion Animals
FAO has long realized that the Tropical
world has the largest number of species
of animals, many of which are becoming
extinct. Many of these have not been
utilized by man because of limited
knowledge of the husbandry practices
associated with their management.
Because of a rapidly growing population
and the high protein import bill, it is
necessary to closely examine all local
inputs. Companion animals are also
playing a major role in everyday life.
Students are exposed to the primary
care and management of these species.
(EDAG308B) AGSC319E: Aquaculture

and Apiculture
This course focuses on fish and bees,
which are becoming increasingly
important, as man searches for natural
cures, which are environmentally
friendly. Students are exposed to
the modern environmentally friendly
methods of managing these historical
assets.
(EDAG309B) AGSC320E: Post
Production Technology
A survey of urban and rural markets,
farms and backyards reveals that
Trinidad and Tobago has a high level
(EDAG402B) AGSC411E: Urban and

Peri-Urban Agriculture
This course is designed in keeping
with global trends of environmentally
friendly agriculture and issues of food
safety. Organic Agriculture is a form
of agriculture that excludes the use

of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides,
plant growth regulators, livestock feed
additives, and genetically modified
organisms. Urban Agriculture and
Peri-Urban Agriculture is the practice of
cultivating, processing distributing food
in, or around (peri-urban), a village,
town or city. This course thus prepares
teachers to teach in schools throughout
the two islands thus agriculture can be
meaningfully taught in city schools.
(EDAG403B) AGSC412E: Agricultural
Surveying and the Globe Project
Modern surveying technology is
increasingly being used in all aspects
of everyday life, and more so in
agriculture. Worldwide, a project
(Globe Project) has been initiated to link
schools. All schools are to be involved,
and intensive training is required.
Students would be prepared to become
trainers in this project on graduation.
This course provides students of
agriculture with a wider knowledge
of elementary surveying, collecting
and analyzing meteorological data,
Geographic Information System (GIS)
and Global Positioning System (GPS).
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(EDAG404B) AGSC413E: Farm
Mechanization
Modern trend in farming is mechanized
whether the farmer is planting one
bed or hundreds of acres. Teachers
therefore must be equipped to not only
use small complicated equipment,
but also to be able to trouble shoot,
maintain and perform minor repairs
to these pieces of equipment. This
course exposes students to mechanized
farming.
(EDAG405B) AGSC414E: Teaching
Agriculture in Secondary Schools
The course focuses on effective
teaching that is a combination of subject
area knowledge, sound decision making
skills, effective communication skills
and knowledge of learners and the
learning process. The effective teacher
is an effective decision maker. These
teachers make decisions on what to
teach, how to teach, what materials and
strategies to use, when to intervene
and when to quietly encourage. The
course provides opportunities for our
students to think through problems
and challenges they encounter, use
a reasoned process for analysis, and
arrive at one or more acceptable courses
of action for implementation.
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Primary Education
Specialization
Excellent teachers are vitally important
to the future of Trinidad and Tobago.
The primary component of the Bachelor
of Education Programme offers the
fundamental knowledge and skills, and
the desirable values and dispositions
that prospective primary teachers
should acquire to improve the quality of
primary education for all students in a
culturally diverse, democratic society.
The programme attempts to shape
prospective primary teachers to become
competent and caring professionals
who understand and respect diversity,
value equity, and who possess a sense
of social responsibility. The programme
also attempts to prepare knowledgeable,
reflective facilitators of learning
and change, who are committed to
promoting academic excellence, and
life-long learning for students using a
balanced approach to teaching, research
and service to the community.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in Primary
Education is structured as follows:
Primary Education Specialization (60

credits)
1. PRIMARY EDUCATION
SPECIALIZATION (60 CREDITS)

(EDPR201B) LLIT210E Language and
Literature I
(3 credits)
(EDPR202B) MATH210E Mathematics
I (3 credits)
(EDPR203B) SOCS210E Social Studies
I (3 credits)
(EDPR204B) READ210E Reading
Foundations (3 credits)
II (3 credits)
(EDPR206B) SCIE210E Science I;
Pedagogy of Science (3 credits)
(EDPR207B) SPAN210E Spanish I (2
credits)
(EDPR301B) READ310E Managing
Classroom Instruction in Reading (3
credits)
III (3 credits)
(EDPR303B) AGSC310E Agricultural
Science I (2 credits)
(EDPR304B) SPAN310E Spanish II (3
credits)
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Literature II (3 credits)
(EDPR306B) SCIE310E Science II;
Earth and Life Sciences Part 1 (3
credits)
(EDPR307B) HFLE310E Health and
Family Life Education (2 credits)
Science II (3 credits)
(EDPR309B) SPAN311E Spanish III (2
credits)
Literature III (4 credits)
IV (4 credits)
(EDPR403B) SPAN410E Spanish for
the Primary Classroom (2 credits)
II (3 credits)
(EDPR405B) SCIE410E Science III:
Earth and Life Sciences Part 2

Credits)

credits)
credits)
credits)
Design (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)

credit)
credits)
VI: Engaging in Classroom Practice (3
credits)
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1st Year Term 1
credits)
Education
Education
Education
credits)
1st Year Term 2
Reading, Writing and Research Skills (3
credits)
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Education
2nd Year Term 1
Literature 1 (3 credits)
I Teaching and Learning Mathematics in
the Primary School
The Early Years (3 credits)
1 (3 credits)
Education
Education
Education

Design (3 credits)
credits)
2nd Year Term 2
Foundations (3 credits)
II Teaching and Learning Mathematics
in the Primary School:
The Middle Years (3 credits)
(EDPR206B) SCIE210E Science I Pedagogy of Science (3 credits)
credits)
Education
Education
Education
Studies (3 credits)
credits)
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3rd Year Term 1
Classroom Instruction in Reading (3
credits)
II Teaching and Learning Mathematics
in the Primary School:
The Latter Years Part 1 (3 credits)
Science I (2 credits)
(EDPR304B) SPAN310E Spanish II (3
credits)
credits)
3rd Year Term 2
Literature II (3 credits)
(EDPR306B) SCIE310E Science
II - Earth and Life Sciences - Part 1 (3
credits)
(EDPR307B) HFLE310EHealth and
Science II (3 credits)
(EDPR309B) SPAN311E Spanish III (2
credits)

credits)
4th Year Term 1
Literature III (4 credits)
IV Teaching and Learning
Mathematics in the Primary School:
The Latter Years Part 2 (4 credits)
(EDPR403B) SPAN410E Spanish For
The Primary Classroom (2 credits)
II (3 credits)
(EDPR405B) SCIE410E Science III
- Earth and Life Sciences - Part 2 (3
credits)
credits)
4th Year Term 2
Issues In Education (3 credits)
credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(EDPR201B) LLIT210E Language
Aand Literature I
The Nature of Language offers a way of
looking at some of the most intriguing
aspects of human experience, and their
application of education. Language
reflects and structures the way we think
and, according to some scientists,
is unique to humans. In this course
students explore the human capacity for
language, beginning with a comparison
of human language and animal
communication. Next they examine the
way children acquire spoken language
early in their lives looking both at
the way they learn to put those words
together into sentences. They then
review major aspects of language
structure (sentences, words, sounds,
meaning) and apply them to discussion
of the roles of language and learning in
the classroom. Finally, students make
group presentations on contemporary
issues in linguistics, with an emphasis
on their application to elementary
education.
(EDPR202B) MATH210E Mathematics I
This course focuses on the early years
of school (three to eight) and comprises
curriculum principles of content,
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processes, learning environment,
child-centred choices and assessments.
The mathematical content is rich and
varied and has a conceptually oriented,
meaningful and focused purpose. It
comprises Number, Spatial Geometry,
Measurement, and Data Analysis
relevant to students at this level. The
course exposes students to a general
understanding of the processes
involved in the teaching and learning
of mathematical content. Prospective
teachers must provide opportunities
for students to solve problems,
reasons and think, communicate in a
variety of ways, represent concepts
and make connections. These
connections are between specific areas
of mathematics, and other subjects,
and between mathematics and their
world. These processes also include
investigating, applying, integrating,
interacting with peers, materials and
the environment, and constructing
knowledge. Students learn to plan
activities to meet the needs, abilities,
interests, and experiences of students.
Assessment practices are to benefit
students and identify their strengths
and specific needs. These practices
consist of multiple approaches
including, observing and listening, and
collecting and documenting students
performance.
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(EDPR203B) SOCS210E Social

Studies I
Social Studies is one of the eight core
subjects built into the revised and
modernized curriculum in Trinidad and
Tobago and has an important mandate
to define standards of attainment for all
students. The course exposes students
to current ideas in the organization and
planning for effective Social Studies
teaching, instructional strategies,
resources, and development and
assessment techniques. The course
also assists students to develop Social
Studies competencies and skills by
combining theory and practice in
building their professional competence
in Social Studies. This inter disciplinary
subject not only focuses on the
interaction of the individual with his/
her personal and social environment
but also enables students to better
understand the physical surroundings
and the people with whom they come
into contact. It involves the integration
of a range of social science subjects
and other experiences personal,
social, citizenship, health, education,
critical thinking skills, communication
and technological skills into one
multi-disciplinary framework. The
subject uses a wide range of themes
and teaching methodologies that assist
students to be engaged in problem-
solving and enquiry activities to become

more aware of the world around them.
They are also more professionally
prepared to mould and help children
become responsible citizens, become
more open to new challenges, and act
responsibly with the family, community,
nation and the global village.
Foundations
This course gives students an
understanding of the nature of Reading,
its component parts and the challenges
associated with classroom instruction. It
also introduces them to the complexities
of reading within the context of literacy
development and it explores theories
and models that govern the teaching
of reading; it provides instructional
strategies for different levels of reading
development and enables opportunities
for the classroom application of theories
and methodologies that are learned.
(EDPR205B) MATH211E
Mathematics II
Building on the content, processes,
teaching and learning experiences and
assessment practices in Mathematics
for The Early Years, the course
further explores content, processes,
learning activities and assessment
procedures to construct understanding
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of mathematical concepts for the
middle years of the primary school. The
course focuses on the key concepts,
teaching and learning strategies, and
representations needed for prospective
teachers to work constructively with
whole numbers, fractions, decimals,
geometry, measurement, and statistics
across a wide range of contexts.
Students are engaged in a variety of
mathematical experiences that continue
to process contemporary teaching
and learning theories in instructional
approaches to teaching mathematics in
the primary school. Students experience
a deepening of the course content that
is required for the middle years, in order
to facilitate a deeper understanding of
concepts, for example, number bases
and indices.
(EDPR207B) SPAN210E Spanish I
This is an introductory language course
for students to attain an elementary
communicative competence despite
their Spanish learning background. It
follows an integration-skills approach,
although the main focus is on oral skills:
listening and speaking. The language
content is related to the childrens
world. Special emphasis is put on
pronunciation. There is a grammar
component to reinforce students overall
proficiency.

Classroom Instruction in Reading
This course is a natural follow up to
(EDPR204B) READ210E: Reading
Foundations, as it seeks to continue to
provide students with the required skills,
strategies and attitudes for optimal
developmental reading instruction. It
focuses on the intricacies of managing
the differentiated classroom and places
emphasis on diagnosis and remediation
with particular attention paid to the
struggling reader.
(EDPR302B) MATH310E
Mathematics III
The standard focus of the course is
on essential content and pedagogy
that students need to understand the
mathematics required for the later
years of the Primary School. Building
on the Mathematics for the Primary
School in the Early and Middle Years,
students continue to connect relevant
mathematical concepts, ideas and
pedagogies that prepare them for
teaching.
Science I
This course is designed to introduce
the student teacher to the important
facets of Agriculture and enable them
to adequately deliver the syllabus at all

levels in the Primary School System.
It consists of two modules and is
delivered over two semesters.
Module I is an introduction to the
Mechanics of Agriculture to be delivered
in the first semester and concentrates
on Local and Caribbean agriculture, the
business of farming and an introduction
to surveying, machinery and the Globe
Project
Module II is an introduction to
Agricultural Production to be
delivered in the second semester
and concentrates on soil and water
management, crop production,
livestock production and the teaching
of agriculture in the Primary School
System.
(EDPR304B) SPAN310E Spanish II
This is a lower intermediate language
course for students to build on
their communicative and linguistic
competence. It follows an integrated
skills approach, although the main focus
is an oral skills: listening and speaking.
The language content is related to the
childrens world. Special emphasis is
put on pronunciation and intonation.
There is a grammar component to
reinforce students overall proficiency.
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(EDPR206B) SCIE210E Science 1
In order to enhance and promote the
inquiry based approach to teaching
science, this course is structured to
provide students with experiences
of practical hands-on inquiry-based
activities, as well as relevant theoretical
understandings of the philosophy,
psychology, and pedagogy of the
subject. The course consists of four
modules/units, as follows:
UNIT 1: The Philosophy of Science
UNIT 2: Enquiry Skills and Processes in
Science
UNIT 3: The Psychology of Learning
Science
UNIT 4: Planning and Teaching Science
(EDPR306B) SCIE310E Science II
Earth Sciences
This course covers the Earth Science
strands of the Primary School Syllabus.
These are:- Living Things, which
examines the structure and function
of a variety of organisms, the human
systems and the relationship between
health and life styles. Ecosystems:
- This covers the major concepts of
ecology and examines the relationship
between organisms and factors that
influence change in the environment in
the environment. Earth and Space looks
at the components of the solar system,
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and the presence and utilization of

natural resources on earth.
(EDPR405B) SCIE410E Science III
Physical Sciences
This course covers the Physical Science
Strands of the Primary School Syllabus.
These are: - Matter and Materials,
Structures and Mechanisms and
Energy. Basically the course covers an
understanding of the concepts related
to these strands, and their application to
everyday situations.
Literature II
This general course explores the
importance of Literature and why it is
worth studying. It demonstrates that
the pleasure of literature arises not
only from how it can help students
think creatively and write effectively,
but how it can aid in the development
of their critical faculties so that they
can transfer these important skills to
their students in the classroom. As
a result, the guiding purpose of this
course is two-fold: to introduce students
to the study of literature through an
examination of the major genres of
modern literature--the novel, poetry,
drama and childrens literature, and to
comprehend through projects - how
Literature allows us to think and write

about difficult questions: how Literature
raises important questions and issues,
how it allows for reflection, and how it
questions our assumptions, while at the
same time helping us to see life from
different perspectives.
Family Life Education
CARICOM Multi-Agency Health and
Family Life Education Project which
has as its main thrust a thematic,
interdisciplinary, and life- Teaching and
Learning Mathematics in the Primary
School: The Early Years skills based
curriculum. The course strengthens
the capacity of students to deliver a
life-skills based curriculum that would
assist in addressing young peoples
risk behaviours and empower them in
the face of the many challenging/risky
situations.
(EDPR309B) SPAN311E Spanish III
This is a lower-intermediate language
course for students to build on their
communicative competence. The work
is aimed at increasing their linguistic
as well as textual proficiency. It follows
an integrated-skills approach. Although
the main focus is on oral skills, more
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practice is done on reading and writing.
There is a grammar component to
reinforce students overall proficiency.
The language content is related to the
childrens world: pastimes, sports,
future professions, celebrations,
Hispanic or Caribbean celebrities, and
culture.
(EDPR404B) SOCS410E Social
Studies II
This course further develops and
enhances skills introduced in Social
Studies I. Students continue their
inquiry into the pedagogical skills and
practices by which to organize and plan
for effective Social Studies learning and
assessment. The course further exposes
students to theories and philosophical
principles relevant to building
professional competencies in teaching
issues such as identity, ethnicity,
gender, race, class, environmental
concerns, and responsible citizenry.
Students also learn to integrate existing
technologies in designing materials
appropriate for students from diverse
backgrounds and diverse learning
styles.
This Primary Social Studies 11 is more
contextual focused and uses a wide
range of Social Studies themes such
as standards and rubrics, scope and

sequence, Problem Based Learning and
textbook evaluation to guide and help
our teachers to be more professionally
prepared and be open to new
challenges in this age of globalization.
IV
In this course, students continue to
build on their pedagogical - content
knowledge, skills, and understanding
of the previous courses: Math210E,
MATH211E, and MATH310E. Students
develop a more inclusive and
interdisciplinary approach to planning
and teaching mathematics to diverse
learners by connecting mathematical
concepts to everyday living as well as
to situations from different disciplines.
They also increase their knowledge
of the different content strands at the
primary level such as number and
algebra, geometry, measurement,
statistics and probability with a few
related topics at the lower secondary
level, for example, coordinate
geometry and trigonometric ratios.
The underpinnings transcending the
teaching and learning of mathematics
in this course includes:setting suitable
learning challenges;responding to
students diverse learning abilities,
needs, experiences, and interests;

overcoming barriers to learning and
assessment for individual and groups
of students: and the NCTM processes
of problem solving, logical reasoning,
communication, making connections
and representation. To also promote
inclusive mathematics education for
diverse learners, students continue to
learn to provide differentiated instruction
and differentiated assessment to
support the equity principle, in which
content and curriculum are selected
and adapted to meet students diverse
abilities, needs, interests, learning
styles, and experiences. Students
engage in action research to learn
to treat with dyscalculia; a condition
that contributes to underperformance
in mathematics, through diagnosis,
planning and intervention strategies, and
remediation programmes. Additionally,
students research ethno-mathematics
to make mathematics more culturally
relevant in terms of its content and
resource materials.
Literature III
This course examines pedagogical
theories, principles, and instructional
practices for comprehensive instruction
of English learners who are proficient
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in their first language and who will be
taught code switching as an effective
strategy for using the Standard English
appropriately. Concerned with structured
English Language immersion, this
course builds on the knowledge and
skills learned in previous courses.
It also addresses the philosophy,
design, goals, and characteristics of
programmes for English Language
development.
In this course, students learn to integrate
content area standards with English
Language development standards and
English Language Arts instruction
through effective planning, classroom
organization and instruction.
(EDPR403B) SPAN410E Spanish for
the Primary Classroom
the methodology applied to foreign
language learning. It provides them with
the opportunities to develop effective
life-long skills for teaching Spanish at
the Primary School level. It includes
planning, delivering and reflecting on
a teaching unit: objectives, approach,
content, strategies/ activities, skills
involved, error correction, assessment
etc. Students analyze and create
instructional materials.
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Technical and
Vocational Education
(TVE) & Technology
Education (Tech Ed)
(TV-TE) Specialization
As Trinidad and Tobago seeks to reform
its education and training sectors
to be in step with global trends and
demands, technological changes, the
countrys vision and human capital
and social needs, the productive and
technological capabilities of its young
citizens must be strengthened. Enablers
for the successful achievement of
this transformation process include
relevant curricula, student-centred
teaching-learning approaches,
adequate resourcing - financial,
human, physical, time, information and
goodwill - coupled with meaningful
support systems, effective leadership
and management. Teacher education
is therefore regarded as the means by
which these needs are met.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in Technical
& Vocational Education is structured as
follows:
Technical & Vocational Specialization
(60 credits)
SPECIALIZATION COURSES (60
CREDITS)
(EDTV201B) TVOC210E Office
Applications (3 credits)
(EDTV202B) TVOC211E Business
Communication (Business
Specialization only) (3 credits)
(EDTV203B) TVOC212E Foundations of
Technical and Vocational Education (3
credits)
Law (Business Specialization only) (3
credits)
(EDTV205B) TVOC214E Introduction
to Business Management (Business
Specialization only) (3 credits)
to Financial and Managerial Accounting
(Business Specialization only) (3
credits)TVOC310E Introduction to Macro
Economics (3 credits)
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Administration (3 credits)
(EDTV303B) TVOC312E Human
Resource Management (3 credits)
(EDTV305B) TVOC313E Introduction to
Economics (Macro) (3 credits)
(EDTV304B) TVOC314E Accounting II
(3 credits)
(EDTV306B) TVOC315E Teaching
Methods in Business Education (3
credits)
(EDTV307B) TVOC316E Accounting III
Cost Accounting (3)
(EDTV309B) TVOC317E Industrial Work
Experience (4 credits)
(EDTV308B) TVOC318E Electronic
Document Preparation and Management
(3 credits)
(EDTV401B) TVOC410E Production and
Operations Management (3 credits)
Management III (3 credits)
Experience II (3 credits)
(EDTV404B) TVOC413E Standards and
Ethics in TVET (3 credits)
(EDTV405B) TVOC414E Entrepreneurial
Studies (3 credits)
(EDTV406B) TVOC415E Application of
Management of Information Systems/
Projects (3 credits)
Credits)
credits)
credits)
credits)

Design (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)
(EDFN302B) CASS310E Classroom Based Assessment (3 credits)
credit)
III:- In-House Planning & Teaching (1
credits)
PRAC211E Practicum IV: Initial Field
credits)
(EDFN305B) PRAC311E Classroom
Practice (3 credits)
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1st Year Term 1
credits)
Education
Education
Education
credits)
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1st Year Term 2

credits)
Education
Education
Education
2nd Year Term 1
Applications (3 credits)
(EDTV203B) TVOC212E Foundations
of Vocational and Technology Education
(3 credits)

Education
Education
Education
Design (3 credits)
credit)
2nd Year Term 2
(EDTV204B) TVOC213E Business Law
(3 credits)
Business Management (OTB) (3 credits)
Financial and Management Accounting
(3 credits)
Education
Education
Education
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Programmes
Studies (3 credits)
PRAC 210E Practicum (2 credits)

credits)
3rd Year Term 1
3rd Year Semester 3 MayJuly

(EDTV309B) TVOC317E Industrial

Economics (Micro) (3 credits)
Management II (3 credits)
Resource Management (3 credits)
(3 credits)
PRAC 310E Practicum (2 credits)
3rd Year Term 2
Economics (Macro) (3 credits)
Methods in Business Education (3
credits)
(EDTV307B) TVOC316E Marketing (3
credits)
4th Year Term 1

(EDTV401B) TVOC410E Production and
Operations Management (3 credits)
Management III (3 credits)
Experience II (3 credits)
(EDTV404B) TVOC413E Standards And
Ethics In TV/TE Education (2 credits)
(EDTV405B) TVOC414E Entrepreneurial
Studies (3 credits)
credits)
4th Year Term 2
(EDTV406B) TVOC415EApplication of
Management of Information Systems/
Projects (3 credits)

credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Applications (Business Specialization
only)
Current business environments make
hands on experiences, ongoing
knowledge of computer systems and
demonstrated proficiency with the use
of software applications a necessity.
This introductory level course provides
students with keyboarding skills, as
word processing, spreadsheet, graphics
and presentation software applications
as well as the use of the Internet for
simple business applications.
This introductory level course seeks
to develop among students who will
be teachers of business subjects,
proficiency in the computer, its
operating systems and software
applications.
Communication (Business
Specialization only)
opportunities to explore theory
and practical usage of effective
communication in the English language.
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Focus is placed on logical and
psychological processes that govern the
writing of business letters, memoranda
and reports, as well as broad based
application of written, oral and visual
communication in the teaching-learning
process all coupled with the use of
technology.
This introductory level course intends
to develop among students who
are teachers of business subjects,
proficiency in oral, written and visual
communication modes.
(EDTV203B) TVOC212E Foundations
of Technical and Vocational
Education
This introductory level course seeks
to develop in the student basic values
and philosophies of Technical and
Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) and Technology Education (Tech
Ed). Students gain an understanding
of TVET/Tech Ed practices and role
in the development of a countrys
skilled human resource. UNESCOs
Revised Recommendations Concerning
Technical and Vocational Education
(2001), and literature on the philosophy
and practices of nations in the Asian
block on their furtherance of TVET are
used as a framework for this course and
its content.
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Law (Business specialization only)
principles of Business Law. Focus
is placed on the legal environment of
Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean
supported by its historical groundings
with British Law. Subjects covered
include forms of business organizations,
intellectual property, trusts as they relate
to criminal and civil law.
to Business Management (Business
specialization only)
This course covers many facets of
business. Areas covered include the
free enterprise system, British, American
and other economic systems; the
functional areas of business including
ownership, accounting, finance,
marketing, management of human and
other resource needs, organization,
production and marketing the security
markets and career opportunities
available within business.
to Financial and Managerial
Accounting (Business specialization
only)
Students learn how to create financial
statements, examine how costs are
classified, how budgets are created and
various reports generated. Through the

use of accounting concepts, students
analyze financial external financial
information to evaluate organizational
performance and make effective
management decisions.
to Macro Economics
Students obtain a general perspective
on the study of economics. Specifically
they examine how markets and
governments determine which products
are produced and how income is
distributed in a countrys economy.
Topics include supply and demand,
costs, and perfect and imperfect
competition. International, regional and
local economic principles inform the
content.
Administration
This course includes an introduction
to professional office routines and the
skills necessary to function efficiently
in the business office environment.
Topics include human relations,
professionalism, time management,
travel, banking, records management,
and skill development using
current office and business related
technologies.
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Resource Management
This course considers the theory and
role of human resource management to
the organisation and the achievement
of its goals. It examines the conceptual
issues, policies and practices related to
the attraction, selection, development
and planning for the most effective
utilisation of the human resource within
an organisation.
to Economics (Macro)
Students obtain a perspective in the
study of economics. Specifically they
examine how markets and governments
determine which products are produced
and how income is distributed in a
countrys economy. Topics include
supply and demand, costs, and
perfect and imperfect competition.
International, regional and local
economic principles inform the content.
Course participants will use accounting
concepts to create and analyse financial
statements, formulate budgets and
create reports in a manner that will
inform the evaluation of organisational
performance and decision-making.

Methods in Business Education
This course focuses on the application
of practical and theoretical concepts
in the teaching of secondary school
business subjects and their related
content. Participants will be provided
with opportunities to plan and develop
teaching-learning material as well
as to utilise and evaluate appropriate
methodologies for the Business
Education specialisation. These will
include on-site school and classroom
experiences.
(EDTV307B) TVOC316E Marketing
This is an introductory course in the
field of Marketing. The content will focus
on the components of the marketing
system and marketing decision-making
and how these components relate to the
marketing mix (product, price, place,
and promotion). Additional topics
will include consumerism, the legal
environment, consumer behaviour,
and the international market and its
effects on marketing. Other related
areas will include marketing strategies
and the analysis of global marketing
environments regionally and
internationally.

Work Experience I
This course is a structured arrangement
of learning that is undertaken in
partnership with industry. Learning
through hands-on experiences includes
the practical application of knowledge,
skills and attitudinal development.
(EDTV401B) TVOC 410E Production
and Operations Management
This course gives students an
introduction to the functional area of
production and operations management
as practiced in manufacturing industries
and the services sector. It includes
decision-making, project management,
facility layout in both manufacturing
and services industries, waiting lines,
quality control, just-in-time systems,
forecasting, aggregate planning,
inventory management, materials
requirements planning (MRP), and
operations scheduling. The application
of management information systems
and its related software will support the
course content.
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(EDTV402B) TVOC 411 E Business
Management III
This course prepares students to take a
leadership role in an organisation. The
course explores the multiple dilemmas
of leading within organisations. It
covers both conceptual and practical
issues of leadership, and includes
significant opportunities for workplace
learning. The course also consolidates
principles covered in previously
completed business courses.
Work Experience II
This course builds upon the structured
arrangement of learning that is partnered
with industry. Learning through
hands-on experiences continues to
be strengthened through practical
applications.
(EDTV404B) TVOC413E Standards
and Ethics in TVET
The course examines ethical issues
in the context of business theory and
practice. In the process of exploring
these issues and raising questions,
we draw on a wide body of literatures
including the humanities, management
theory, and the social sciences. Among
the most important goals of this course
are: (1) to jointly examine thoughtfully
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ideas and perspectives in the field

of business ethics and extend these
ideas/perspectives to administrative
practice and decision making; and (2)
to enhance our moral sensibility and
expand our capacity for moral inquiry,
dialogue, and decision making in ways
that are useful in our professional
and civic lives. A variety of teaching
methods is used to facilitate achieving
these goals including class case
discussions, small group discussions
and journal dialogues, mini-lectures,
and videos/films.
(EDTV405B) TVOC414E
Entrepreneurial Studies
This course uses the fundamentals
of economics, marketing, accounting
and business management to enable
students to develop a comprehensive
business plan that includes sales,
financial, and legal considerations
for starting and operating a small
business. Some fundamental content
areas include entrepreneurship as an
opportunity, entrepreneurship and the
economy, business plan development,
insuring the business entity and the
integration of technology into the
entrepreneurial process.
(EDTV406B) TVOC415E:
APPLICATION OF MANAGEMENT OF
INFORMATION SYSTEMS/PROJECTS
This course focuses of the application
of practical and theoretical concepts
through to the project mode. Students
are required to design and develop
appropriate specialisation related
projects to solve a clearly defined
problem.
Early Childhood
Care and Education
Specialization
This programme of studies is designed
to develop reflective professionals
who will competently facilitate
learning and development in children
from birth to age eight. There are
twelve core knowledge areas which
provide a historical perspective of
Early Childhood Care and Education
(ECCE), allow for study and analysis
of current educational theory, and
offer a comprehensive understanding
of children and their development.
A balanced mix of content and
pedagogy will afford student teachers
opportunities to develop appropriate
knowledge, skills, dispositions and
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attitudes that make for effective
management and nurturing of children
in learner-centred environments, and for
initiating and sustaining relationships
across communities. Field experience
through observation, research, practice
and reflection is a critical component of
the course.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in Early
Childhood Care and Education is
structured as follows:
Early Childhood Care and Education (60
credits)
1. ECCE Specialisation Core Courses
(60 credits)
(EDEC201B) ECCE210E History and
Philosophy of ECCE (3 credits)
(EDEC202B) ECCE211E Child Growth
Development and Learning 1 (3 credits)
Development and Learning 11 (3
credits)
(EDEC203B) ECCE212E Organisation
and Management of ECCE Settings (3
credits)
(EDEC302B) ECCE311E Curriculum

and Pedagogy 1 (3 credits)
(EDEC304B) ECCE 313E Language and
Literacy in ECCE (3 credits)
(EDEC306B) ECCE315E Observation
Documentation and Assessment in
ECCE (3 credits)
(EDEC305B) ECCE314EHealth, Safety
and Nutrition of the Young Child (3
credits)
(EDEC401B) ECCE410E Models of
ECCE Curriculum (3 credits)
(EDEC402B) ECCE 411E Home, School
and Community Relations (3 credits)
(EDEC403B) ECCE 412E Strategies
and Skills for Working with Infant and
Toddlers (3 credits)
(EDEC404B) ECCE413E Positive
Interactions and Guidance in ECCE (3
credits)
(EDEC405B) ECCE414E
Professionalism in ECCE (3 credits)
credits)
(EDPR304B) SPAN310E Spanish 11 (3
credits)
(EDPR403B) SPAN410E Spanish in the
Primary Classroom (3 credits)
(EDPR202B) MATH210E Math 1 (3
credits)
(EDPR205B) MATH211E Math 11 (3

credits)
1 (3 credits)
Credits)
credits)
credits)
(EDFN108B) PSYC 110E Psychology of
(EDFN113B) PSYC 111E Psychology of
(EDFN109B) EDUC 110E Foundations
of Education (3 credits)
(EDFN111B) LANG 111E Academic
Reading, Writing & Research Skills
(3 credits)
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(EDFN114B) EXCP 110E Survey of
(EDFN201B) IDES 210E Instructional
Design (3 credits)
(EDFN204B) CURR 210E Curriculum
Studies (3 credits)
(EDFN202B) PEDA 210E StudentCentred Pedagogy (3 credits)
(EDFN301B) CMAN 310E Classroom
(EDFN302B) CASS 310E Classroom
(EDFN304B) RESH 310E Action
credit)
PRAC211E Practicum IV: Initial Field
credits)
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1st Year Term 1
credits)
Education
Education
Education
credits)
credit)
1st Year Term 2

credits)
Education
Education
Education
2nd Year Term 1
I (3 credits)
I (3 credits)
(EDEC201B) ECCE210E History and
Philosophy of Early Childhood (3
credits)
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Reading and Writing (3 credits)
Design (3 credits)
2nd Year Term 2
II (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)
(EDEC202B) ECCE211E Child, Growth,
Development and Learning I (3 credits)
(EDEC203B) ECCE212E Organisation
and Management of ECCE (3 credits)
(EDPR207B) SPAN210E Spanish (3
credits)

credits)
(EDPR403B) SPAN410E Spanish in

Primary Classrooms (3 credits)
3rd Year Term 2
4th Year Term 2

(EDEC304B) ECCE313E Language and
Literacy in ECCE (3 credits)
(EDEC305B) ECCE314E Health Safety
and Nutrition of the Young Child (3
credits)
(EDEC306B)ECCE315E Observation
ECCE (3 credits)
(EDFN305B) Practicum (3 credits)

(EDEC405B) ECCE414E
Professionalism in ECCE (3 credits)
4th Year Term 1

3rd Year Term 1
and Development and learning II (3
credits)
Planning and Pedagogy I (3-5) (3
credits)
(EDEC401B) ECCE410E ECCE

Curriculum Models (3 credits)
(EDEC402B) ECCE411E Strategies
and Skills for Working with Infants and
Toddlers (3 credits)
(EDEC403B) ECCE412E Home School
and Community Relations (3 credits)
(EDEC404B) ECCE413E Positive
Interactions and Guidance in ECCE (3
credits)
credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(EDEC201B) ECCE210E: History and
Philosophy of ECCE (3 credits)
origins of the field of Early Childhood
Care and Education and traces its
development from ancient times to
the present. Students examine the
philosophical ideas that have helped
to shape this field of study, and
explore significant historical influences
from Europe and other parts of the
world. They also acquire a thorough
understanding of how ECCE evolved
in Trinidad and Tobago, and in the
other islands of the region as well.
Interdisciplinary influences on Early
Childhood Care and Education are
addressed
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(EDEC202B) ECCE211E: Child
Growth Development and Learning I
(3 credits)
This course is a foundation for
subsequent courses in ECCE. It
provides students with a sound basis
for understanding young children
(birth to eight) and their families.
An analysis of child development
principles and theories forms the core
of the course. Emphasis is placed on
the developmental stages in terms of
adaptation to the diverse environments
on which children live and how they
function socially, linguistically,
emotionally, intellectually, physically
and morally.
(EDEC203B) ECCE212E: Organisation
and Management of ECCE Settings
(3 credits)
This course explores the role of the
physical, temporal and interpersonal
environments in ECCE settings for
children three to eight. Students
examine the various components
that constitute quality early learning
environments. Emphasis is placed on
principles and practices for organising
and managing early childhood
environments, experiences and activities
that facilitate young childrens optimal
growth, development and learning.
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(EDEC302B) ECCE311E: Curriculum

Planning and Pedagogy I (3 credits)
This course examines developmentally
appropriate practices and curriculum
methods for children three to five
years old. Emphasis is placed on
child-centred curriculum planning
and pedagogy involving principles
such as holistic development, active
learning, interactive learning, integrated
learning, learning through play,
authentic assessment and partnerships/
relationships for supportive learning
as well as goals, strands, learning
outcomes and curriculum standards
outlined in the National ECCE
Curriculum Guide. Students are also
engaged in processes of curriculum
planning and implementation as they
translate theories of education into
practice. The course also guides
students in reflective practice.
(EDEC301B) ECCE310E: Child
Growth, Development and Learning II
(3 credits)
This course is a foundation to
subsequent courses. It provides
students with further understanding of
young children (birth 8 years) and
significant learning and developmental
theories, which will help them to explain
the child development process and
the relationships between the domains
in changing contexts. Students

examine in-depth the theories of
child development, physical/brain
development, cognitive development
and language acquisition relating to
children birth to eight who are typically
developing as well as those with delays
and disabilities. Emphasis is placed
on the developmental stages in terms
of adaptation to diverse environments
in which children live and how they
function physically, socially and
linguistically. Federal laws, national
policies and standards for meeting
special needs of young children are
explored.
(EDEC303B) ECCE312E: Curriculum
Planning and Pedagogy II (3 credits)
This course provides the framework for
the delivery of quality early childhood
care and education for children five to
eight in the primary school. It focuses
on ECCE teachers philosophy and
introduces students to goal setting,
establishing priorities, using appropriate
resources and assessing the learning
process. Students are introduced to
different approaches to planning and
implementing curriculum. They engage
in hands-on activities to develop their
skills as they plan curriculum and
engage in reflective practice.
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(EDEC304B) ECCE313E: Language
and Literacy in ECCE (3 credits)
to the skills of Language and the
challenges associated with Literacy
learning in formal and non-formal
educational settings. Both content and
pedagogical knowledge are included
so as to enable them to facilitate
development of language and literacy at
the early childhood level. Key language
and literacy concepts are explored and
critical areas of focus are identified and
studied. Opportunities are provided for
the development of competence in skills
and methodologies appropriate to the
emergent and early literacy levels of
development. Exposure to technology
and its use in facilitating instruction
also forms part of the programme.
In addition, there is opportunity
for collaborating with families and
community partners in the design of
home and community based activities
relative to literacy development
competence in all developmental

domains. They will be able to ensure the
childrens safety, promote sound health
and wellness practices, recognise and
respond to child abuse and neglect, and
provide nutritious meals and snacks. It
will also include knowledge of a broad
array of prevention, and implementation
of health and safety practices.
(EDEC305B) ECCE314E: Health,

Safety and Nutrition of the Young
Child (3 credits)
This course helps students to
understand how young childrens
physical and emotional health and
wellness and safety are vital for fostering
(EDEC401B) ECCE410E: ECCE

Curriculum Models (3 credits)This
course is intended to give students an
overview of a range of early childhood
care and education curriculum
models and approaches. Students will
understand the role of stakeholders
(EDEC306B) ECCE315E: Observation,

ECCE (3 credits)
This course develops students
observation skills to inform daily
practice. It will provide opportunities
for documenting, analysing and using
data collected to design curriculum
and interventions aimed at developing
the whole child. Teachers will also
evaluate, design and use observation
instruments to collect the variety of
assessment data needed to facilitate
planning for childrens optimum
learning.
in each model and how each model

impacts curriculum delivery and
outcomes. A thorough knowledge of
the theories, main tenets and principles
informing these models and approaches
will be explored.
(EDEC402B) ECCE411E: Strategies
and Skills for Working with Infants
and Toddlers (3 credits)
This course seeks to explore a wide
range of skills and strategies needed
to effectively implement group and
individual care to enable student
teachers to understand the birth to
three level of Early Childhood Care
and Development. There will be an
examination of what happens over the
first three years of life in all the domains
of development, with emphasis on the
affective relationship with the caregivers
of infants and toddlers. Recent
developments in attachment theory
and brain research will be included
to give student teachers a conceptual
framework from which to describe a
relationship between an infant/toddler,
peers and caregiver and to understand
how the relationship affects behaviour
in all the domains and ultimately the
childs concept of self and others in
future relationships.
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(EDEC403B) ECCE412E: Home,
School and Community Relations in
ECCE
In this course students gain knowledge
and understanding of diverse family
structures and influences which will
enable them to positively support
and communicate with individual
children and families. They will
understand how to build respectful,
reciprocal relationships through a
shared understanding with families
and cultivating meaningful family and
community involvement. It will include
strategies for implementing culturally
sensitive practices, identifying and
connecting families to community
resources and creating opportunities for
positive collaborations with other family
and community services
(EDEC404B) ECCE413E: Positive
Interactions and Guidance in ECCE
(3 credits)
Students understand the need to
have realistic expectations regarding
young childrens behaviour and
explore developmentally appropriate
guidance techniques in accordance
with childrens ages and developmental
stages. They will investigate factors that
may impact young childrens behaviour
and explore successful approaches to
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help young children develop selfcontrol, self esteem and coping skills,
dispositions, attitudes/feelings, and
positive interactions with their peers and
adults.
(EDEC405B) ECCE414E:
Professionalism in ECCE
Students gain understanding of ethical
issues and use ethical guidelines and
other professional standards related to
their practice. They will examine ways
to become collaborative learners who
reflect on and have a critical perspective
of their work and make informed
decisions. They will also explore ways to
become advocates for children and for
best educational practices and policies.
Language and
Literature
Specialisation
The English Language and Literature
Programme for Secondary school
teachers offers a diverse curriculum in
a student-centred environment that is
supported by an interactive learning
context.
This Programme offers knowledge,

practical skills and an understanding of
English Language and English Literature
within a range of educational contexts.
The Programme provides students with
an opportunity to study, intensely and
enthusiastically, works of Literature,
Drama, Poetry and Prose and to a
much lesser extent, Film. Students are
encouraged to ask probing questions
of a large body of literary material and
at the same time, develop skills in:
how to teach Language and Literature,
how to formulate, analyse, judge their
own questions and answers, and how
to evaluate those of their peers. In this
way, students deepen insight into their
own experience while, at the same time,
developing an appreciation for Language
and Literature along with an ability
to present both these questions and
answers in a clear, cogent prose.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in Language
and Literature (Secondary is designed
as follows:
Language and Literature Specialisation
(60 credits)
Bachelor of
Science
Programmes
1. LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
SPECIALISATION (60 Credits)
A. Linguistic Courses (14 Credits)
(EDLL201B) LLIT211E Introduction
to Linguistics: How Language Works Secondary (3 credits)
(EDLL301B) LLIT311E Education
Linguistics (3 credits)
(EDLL305B) LLIT315E Introduction to
Linguistics 2:- Caribbean Creole and
Dialectal Variation (2 credits)
(EDLL404B) LLIT418E Applied
(EDLL304B) LLIT314E Teaching
English at Secondary School - Focus on
Composition (3 credits)
B. Introductory Literature Courses (5
Credits)
Literature (2 credits)
(EDLL203B) LLIT213E Survey of
Classic and Contemporary Literature (3
credits)
C. Language and Literature
Methodology Courses (14 Credits)
(EDLL206B) LLIT216E Literary
Criticism and Literary Theory (3 credits)
Reading in Secondary Schools (3
credits)
(EDLL303B) LLIT313E Childrens

Literature: Content and Methods (3
Credits)
(EDLL405B) LLIT414E Teaching the
Short Story (2 credits)
Shakespeare (3 credits)
D. Caribbean and Diasporic
Literatures (17 Credits)
(EDLL204B) LLIT214E Caribbean
Literature (Prose) (3 credits)
(EDLL205B) LLIT215E Indian
Literatures in English (2 credits)
Literature:- Content and Methods (3
credits)
(EDLL306B) LLIT316E AfricanAmerican Literatures in English (2
credits)
(EDLL307B) LLIT317E Adolescent
Literature:- Growing Up in the Caribbean
(2 credits)
Poetry (2 credits)
(EDLL406B) LLIT415E Postcolonial
Literature: Global Experiences (3
credits)
E. Mainstream Literatures (8 Credits)
(EDLL308B) LLIT318E British Fiction
(3 credits)
(EDLL402B) LLIT412E American

(EDLL407B) LLIT417E Modernist
Poetry (2 credits)
F. Research Project in Literature (3
Credits)
(EDLL408B) LLIT416E Research
Project in Literature (3 credits)
EDUCATION COURSES (36 Credits)
Technology (3 Credits)
language: Written Communication (3
Credits)
Credits)
Human Development (3 Credits)
Learning (3 Credits)
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Education (3 Credits)
(EDFN111B) LANG111E Academic,
Credits)
Design (3 Credits)
Studies (3 Credits)
(EDFN202B) PEDA210E StudentCentred Pedagogy (3 Credits)
(EDFN302B) CASS310E ClassroomBased Assessment (3 Credits)
Research (3 Credits)
Issues in Education (3 Credits)
(EDFN110B) PRAC110E Practicum 1:
Credit)
(EDFN115B) PRAC111E Practicum11:
Understanding Whole School and
Classroom Dynamics (1 Credit)
PRAC210E Practicum 111: In-House
Field Experience (1 Credit)
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PRAC211E Practicum 1V: Initial Field

Experience (2 Credits)
Credits)
(EDFN305B) PRAC311E Practicum V1:
Engaging in Action Research (3 Credits)
V11: Preparation for Final Practice (3
Credits)
V111: Final Teaching Practice (8
Credits)
1st Year Term 1
credits)
Education
Education
Education
credits)

credit)
1st Year Term 2
credits)
Education
Education
Education
2nd Year Semester 1
Linguistics: How Language Works (3
credits)
Bachelor of
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(EDLL203B) LLIT213E Survey of
Classic and Contemporary Literature (3
credits)
Education
Education
Education
Design (3 credits)
PRAC210E Practicum 111: In -House
Field Experience (1 credit)
2nd Year Term 2
Literature Prose (3 credits)
(EDLL205B) LLIT215E Indian
(EDLL206B) LLIT216E Literary
Criticism and Literary Theory (3 credits)
Reading in Secondary School (3 credits)
Education

Education
Education
Studies (3 credits)
PRAC211EPracticum 1V: Initial Field
3rd Year Term 1
(EDLL301B) LLIT311E Educational
(EDLL302B) LLIT312EAfrican
Literature: Content and Methods (3
credits)
Language at Secondary School (3
credits)
credits)
3rd Year Term 2

Creole and Dialectal Variation (3 credits)
(EDLL306B) LLIT316E African
American Literature (3 credits)
(EDLL307B) LLIT317E Adolescent
Literature: Growing Up in the Caribbean
(3 credits)
(EDLL308B) LLIT318E British Fiction
(3 credits)
(EDFN305B) PRAC311E PracticumV1:
4th Year Term 1
Poetry (2 credits)
(EDLL402B) LLIT412E American
Shakespeare (3 credits)
(EDLL404B) LLIT418E Applied
(EDLL405B) LLIT414E Teaching the
Short Story (2 credits)
(EDFN401B) PRAC410E PracticumV11:
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4th Year Term 2
(EDLL406B) LLIT415E Post-Colonial
Literature: Global Experience (3 credits)
(EDLL407B) LLIT417E Modernist
Poetry (2 credits)
(EDLL408B) LLIT416E Research
Project in Literature (4 credits)
V111: Final Teaching Practice (8
credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(EDLL201B) LLIT211E: Introduction
to Linguistics: How Language Works
Secondary
language as a system of communication
and to five core areas of theoretical
linguistics phonetics, phonology,
morphology, syntax and semantics.
Students learn to describe and analyse
language scientifically, although the
primary emphasis is on discovery
procedures and problem solving.
Students are challenged to analyse the
language they encounter daily and to
evaluate social attitudes about language,
especially those attitudes that are found
in the educational system. This course
is a pre-requisite for LLIT 315E.
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to Literature
This core course provides a basic
introduction to three literary genres
(poetry, drama and prose). It examines
and explores how meaning is conveyed
through the features and structural
elements of these genres. This
exploration and examination of Literature
enables students to begin/continue
to develop a deeper appreciation
of Literature and perceive that it is
not far divorced from their social
realities and the realities of others.
The course engenders the attainment
of critical reading and interpretation,
and encourages a change in student
teachers attitudes to Literature
thereby enabling them to read for
aesthetic pleasure as well as life-long
learning. This course is a pre-requisite
for all other literature courses.
(EDLL203B) LLIT213E: Survey of
Classic and Contemporary Literature
This survey course introduces students
to Literatures across centuries and
across generations. It exposes students
to a survey of traditional Literature
and to move them from lack or
little knowledge about conventional
or traditional literary matters to a
developing readerly sophistication. The
historical period is panned from The
Middle Ages, through Early Modern

Period, Restoration and !8th Century,
The Romantics and Contemporaries,
Realism and the Victorian Age and
the Twentieth Century. This exposure
enables students to develop a deeper
appreciation for and an understanding
of literature that is based on a universal
perspective and which embraces all of
human kind and all kinds of historical
experiences. Students perceive that
literature as human experience is
not far divorced from their social
realities and the realities of others. The
course helps in the attainment of critical
reading and interpretation skills.
(EDLL204B) LLIT214E: Caribbean
Literature
This course explores and examines
closely a selection of works from the
Anglophone Caribbean. Students
discuss how these books challenge
traditional assumptions about the canon
of English literature. They also study
the ways in which modern Caribbean
authors write back (revise and revision), through several key colonialimperialist texts that have subordinated,
marginalised, or rendered invisible the
Caribbean-Creole experience of colonial
and post-colonial history, culture, and
identity. The course is particularly
concerned with investigating the
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complex web of relationships between
literature and language. These texts
demonstrate how fictional writing from
the Caribbean can provide an alternative
perspective on matters such as history,
culture, race and national identity.
This theoretical framework draws upon
many of the key concepts of literary
post-colonialism: hybridity, otherness
Eurocentrism, resistance, identity,
human freedom. The texts studied,
as well as additional supplementary
readings, demonstrate how the
innovative use of language and form
can both subvert and re-define many of
the negative cultural assumptions that
underpinned Colonialism.
representations of pre-independence
India by writers such as Kipling and
Jhabvala, before moving on to engage
with a broad range of writers, themes
and genres spanning the last sixty
years. Discussions during sessions
are organised around specific themes,
and their treatment in particular works:
for example, the use of humour in R K
Narayans Vendor of Sweets, Salman
Rushdies Metropolis; Caste, Tradition
and Femininity (Arundhati Roy);
Women, Home and Journeys in short
stories by Lakshmi HYPERLINK http://
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(EDLL205B) LLIT215E: Indian

Literatures in English
literature written in English in India. Its
aim is to help students understand the
transformations and continuities of the
novel in English as a genre for narrating
India. In this course, students pay some
attention to the impact of British colonial
policy on the formation of an Indian
literature in English that has moved
from being a curious native explosion,
to a new form of Indian culture, and
voice in which India speaks. The course
opens by briefly considering certain
(EDLL206B) LLIT216E: Literary

Theory and Literary Criticism
This course is designed to familiarise
students with the work of the most
significant literary critical theories
(New Criticism, Reader-Response,
Structuralism, Deconstruction,
Psychoanalytic Criticism, New
Historicism) and theorists (for example,
Barthes, Iser, Fish, Jung, Freud, Lacan,
Foucault, Sausssure). This is a general
survey; an undertaking that enables
students to gain some command of
literary and rhetorical terminology which
they can apply to their own work and
use within their own classrooms. In

this course, students examine closely
and demonstrate, through critical
readings and writing, how four main
areas of meaning in Literature: Context,
Ideology, Language and Discourse work
to produce particular literary effects.
Students look at whether interpretive
practices are ultimately productive of
understandings and values that support
meaning.
(EDLL207B) LLIT218E: Teaching
reading in Secondary School
experience in teaching reading in the
content areas and instructing secondary
students in understanding varied texts.
Students are expected to respond to
texts critically. The course comprises
eight [8] modules which cover,
knowledge of the learners to motivation,
Text Comprehension, Making Authentic
Reading-Writing Connections, YA
literature in the Secondary Classroom,
Diagnosis and Assessment of
Struggling Adolescents and Action
Plan for Intervention. These modules
are closely aligned to the Secondary
School Curriculum for Language
Arts. Students are guided in their
planning and presentation of lessons
through activities that emphasize their
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understanding of the modules and their
ability to motivate their prospective
students.
(EDLL301B) LLIT311E: Education
Linguistics
This course first reviews aspects of
linguistic theory and then explores
historical and social factors that
contribute to language change and
variation. Specific attention is paid to
changes in the English language over
time, the origins of Creole languages
and other social varieties of language.
Students also learn about theories of
first language acquisition and second
language acquisition. Finally, the role of
language in education is explored with
a focus on the language of schooling,
classroom discourse and the language
of the teacher and the learner.
(EDLL302B) LLIT312E: African
Literatures in English
selected African literary works and
the cultures from which they come. It
includes a wide range of novels as well
as short stories from different parts of
Africa including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana
and Zimbabwe. The course examines
the use of the English register by African
writers and its unique form and quality
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in African literary texts, since the African

writer has brought into their English
expressions elements of the grammar,
syntax and phonology of their native
language as well as stylistic devices
from the oral traditions. Through this
examination, students are exposed
to Africas rich oral traditions in the
form of prose, verse, proverb, myths,
legends and folktales. The course also
focuses on the conflicts arising from the
ongoing confrontation in Africa between
traditional life and the demands of a
modern society, the issues of politics
and nationalism and the themes of
sexuality and gender.
(EDLL303B) LLIT313E: Childrens
Literature: Content and Methods
This course provides a general
introduction to Childrens Literature
and leads into the area of Adolescent
Literature. This course incorporates,
in as much detail as time allows,
types and characteristics of traditional
literature, including picture books and
use of illustrations, fairy tales, myths,
fables, legends and other folktales
that children read on their own or with
an adult. Some of the fundamentals
discussed are: history of the discipline,
the pleasures of Childrens Literature
and pedagogical principles related
to Childrens Literature. Some of the

topics this course addresses are;
problematic aspects of contemporary
childrens literature, critical approaches
to childrens literature, choice and
evaluation of childrens literature texts
and uses of childrens literature in the
school curriculum. This course also
assists students in their delivery of
the teaching of writing in schools by
a group project of writing for children.
This course is a pre-requisite for LLIT
317E: Adolescent Literature: Growing
Up in the Caribbean.
English at Secondary School Focus
on Composition
This course prepares students for
teaching English Language and
Literature at secondary school as
an academic discipline. Students
study, analyse, discuss, debate and
implement pedagogical methods for
teaching English Language through
the teaching of writing and poetry. To
aid in this endeavour, students explore
how thought and language are dialectal
processes and how they affect each
other. This course helps students
develop habits of strong intellectual
attention to their subject and to reflect
on pedagogical practices by keeping up
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with current research in order to decide
on what practices would best benefit the
different and varying groups of students
they will teach. This course includes a
strong professional link with students
peers and with school communities
and is closely tied to their practicum
experience. Students use the Ministry
of Education Language Arts Curriculum
to teach and advance their own skills,
to help write and revise lesson plans
and to key their work to the standards
of the Language Arts Curriculum. Short
lessons are presented to peers in order
to practise both oral and presentation
skills.
to Linguistics 2: Caribbean Creole and
Dialectal Variation
In this course, students apply
their knowledge of linguistic and
sociolinguistic theory to the analysis of
the structure and use of Creole English
varieties of language in the Caribbean.
Comparative analyses are done of the
phonetic, phonological, morphological
and syntactic structure of Standard
English and Creole varieties of English.
Students also investigate the semantic
systems and the social and educational
contexts in which the language varieties
are used. The implications for teaching
and learning are also explored.

(EDLL306B) LLIT316E: AfricanAmerican Literature
This course is a survey of 18th 21st
century writers of African American
descent. It seeks to develop an
understanding of the African-American
experience and culture as revealed
in the writings of selected AfricanAmerican literary figures, such as
Du Bois, Baldwin, Wheatley, Wright,
Walker, Morrison, through Place,
Culture and Beliefs. By utilising
comparison and contrast of the
relationship between African American
Literature and mainstream American
literature, focus is maintained through
an analysis of recurrent themes; styles,
gender portrayals and writing techniques
(Images, symbol, Language) associated
with African American writers. Some
of the topics included and debated are;
The African Sensibility, Emancipation
Years (1866-1910), Evolution from
the Harlem Rennaissance to the
larger Black Rennaissance, New Black
Aesthetic (1970-present), Descriptive
analysis of effects of Civil Rights, Black
Nationalism, and Pan-Africanism in the
Post-Vietnam era. Evaluation of the
social, cultural, and political influence
of African American writers on the
United States, as well as the impact of

the dominant U.S. society in African
American writing during the twentieth
century and leading into the twenty
first centure are also addressed.
(EDLL307B) LLIT317E: Adolescent
Literature: Growing up in the
Caribbean
This course interrogates fictional
representations of childhood and young
adulthood within the experience of
the twentieth and twenty first century
Caribbean. Students read for enjoyment
and aesthetic pleasure, texts based on
childhood and young adulthood and
while doing so, they consider characters
from diverse ethnic groups and varying
socio-economic backgrounds in
selected writings. Students also take
into consideration the essential sociohistorical circumstances that distinguish
these Caribbean children and young
people from others even within the
Caribbean. This course examines
the common thread that binds these
works, as well as views the strands that
separate and make them unique. Texts
differ depending on the particular focus
for that semester.
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(EDLL308B) LLIT318E: British
Literature
This course familiarises students with
readings by selected British writers
from the nineteenth century to the
present as representatives of major
cultural movements of the past two
hundred years in the English-speaking
world, that is, it re-presents individual
figures and poetic movements and
lines of affiliation. The focus is on the
intersection of two key issues Memory
and Identity in texts by authors such
as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Samuel
Beckett and Ian McEwan and poets Ezra
Pound and Seamus Heaney. Texts are
studied both thematically and through
innovative storytelling techniques,
including nonlinear as well as unreliable
narration, through elaborately framed
stories, and representations of the
stream of consciousness. Also,
there is some investigation of how
Memory shapes the self (and vice
versa) to surrounding socio-historical
developments, including the trauma
of two world wars, new models of the
human mind, and the changing status
and functions of literary writing itself.
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(EDLL401B) LLIT411E: Caribbean

Poetry
A unique synthesis of histories creates
the Caribbean cultures and in this
course students study the context
of the Caribbean poets culture. The
course examines the larger Caribbean
sensibility that ties the islands and
their poetry together. The course
engages students in discussions of
craft and aesthetics to enable them
to think more carefully and critically
about the Caribbean and this art
form. Students read, discuss, and
analyse the poems of writers such
as Eric Roach, Martin Carter, Kamau
Brathwaite, Lorna Goodison, Marlene
Nourbese Philip, and Derek Walcott.
Among topics considered are transnationalism; politics and the tension that
arises between personal and political
expression, issues of identity and the
construction of the self.
(EDLL402B) LLIT412E: American
Literature
This course examines important
features of American literature in the
late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
It emphasises connections with the
formation of cultural and political
identities, institutions and histories.
The focus is on nineteenth and
twentieth century American literature

in the major genres of poetry, drama
and fiction. Representative authors
include: Twain, James, Wharton,
Hurston, ONeill, Williams, Stevens,
Levertov, Hemingway, Faulkner,
Fitzgerald, Morrison and OConnor. The
course offers students a chronological
survey of writers beginning with Walt
Whitman through to current American
Writers. Students examine each
writers background and work toward
understanding American philosophical,
educational, political, and religious
developments as they are reflected in
the Literature.
Shakespeare
This course involves an intensive
analytical study of three of
Shakespeares genres: Comedy, Tragedy
and History. The course exposes student
teachers to some of the exhaustive
debates that exist in the interpretation
of Shakespeares works. Thus, students
read six plays in these genres and
also critique a variety of traditions of
Shakespeares criticisms in order to
enlighten them on multiple perspectives
and points of view of the plays
particularly as they relate to the teaching
of them. This approach stimulates
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students creative and analytical
faculties. Reference to these criticisms
leads students to a more balanced
understanding of Shakespeares plays
and by extension to wider literary
interpretation. Students are afforded the
opportunity to reflect on their preferred
views and be responsive and open to
different approaches for their teaching.
(EDLL405B) LLIT414E: Wisdom of
The Peoples: Ballads, Legends and
Folktales
This course takes students on an
enjoyable journey that samples many
of the worlds great short stories. The
extensive survey of stories explores
genres such as realism, and detective
fiction and looks at some major artistic
movements e.g. Modernism. A mix
of critical approaches is utilised to
enhance analysis and interpretation
and to explore some of the ways we
evaluate short fiction. Students are
exposed to a wide range of international
and Caribbean writers of short stories
to develop an increased level of critical
skill in the analysis, discussion and
teaching of the short story. Practise of
the techniques writers use in their own
writing allows students to participate
in a process that exposes them to
the varied techniques and strategies
involved in writing short stories.
(EDLL406B) LLIT415E: Postcolonial

Literature: Global Experiences
This intensive course is a study
of selected works of modern and
contemporary world literature fiction,
drama, poetry and cultural perspectives
from countries like India, Africa, Canada,
and Australia. The themes investigated
include the relocation of the discourse
of identity and the re-location or rearticulation of the idea of history and
oppression. .
The questions answered are: Is the
statement of transformative practice
true of these artists? Are these texts a
common collective body of work, but yet
not representative of a single definition
of identity? If they are different, how
are they different?
The other questions answered by
reading these texts and other related
material are, whether these works are
historical [are they pulled into the
traditional, ethnic [multicultural], or
spatial [addressing the concerns of
contemporary writers]. Do these texts,
in their literariness re-present identity
as a location that allows for the finding
of a third space, which creates the
definition of a unique literary representation?
(EDLL408B) LLIT416E: Research

Project in Literature
There are three [3] options for the
project:
1. Standard Option:
A critical, historical essay of no more
than twenty five pages on some topic of
Caribbean Literature. Students must be
able to identify a question or problem
and to pursue it much further than in a
course paper. The topic is approved
by a member of the Language and
Literature department, who oversees
the students work. Two academic
semesters are allowed to complete this
assignment.
2. Writing Option:
Any student who demonstrates the
ability for extended work in poetry,
fiction or drama or expository
prose may ask permission to do so.
However, before approval is granted, the
student must submit a piece of his or
her own writing to be evaluated by two
members of the Language and Literature
department. This student must have
demonstrated, throughout the years of
study, superior writing skills.
3. Drama Option:
Students with particularly strong
backgrounds in Drama or Music may
be permitted to carry out a project at a
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school or in the community. The project
must include directing, producing or
acting in a dramatic production for
which a Directors Notebook or an
Explanatory Essay of good length is
prepared. Student who wish to take
up this option must have at least two
courses in Theatre Arts and/or Music.
(EDLL407B) LLIT417E: Modernist
Poetry
This Course Covers The Body Of Modern
Poetry, Its characteristic techniques,
concerns, and major practitioners. The
authors discussed range from Yeats,
Eliot, and Pound, to Stevens, Moore,
Bishop, and Frost with additional
lectures on the poetry of other poets;
Seamus Heaney, Rainier Maria Rilke
Elizabeth Bishop. Diverse methods of
literary criticism are employed, such
as historical, biographical, and gender
criticism.
(EDLL404B) LLIT418E: Applied
Linguistics
This course builds on knowledge
gained in other courses and requires the
application of linguistic, sociolinguistic
and pedagogical principles to
the design of suitable language
programmes in a Caribbean educational
context. Students learn to diagnose
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childrens communicative competence

and devise ways to further develop it
holistically. They critically analyse
policy documents to guide instructional
planning and design. They devise
appropriate approaches, strategies and
methods to teach English in a Creole
language vernacular situation.
Mathematics
This programme focuses on allowing
students to experience the doing,
learning, and teaching of mathematics
content (content with emphasis on
pedagogy) as the path to their becoming
and engaging in high-quality teaching of
mathematics: (Teaching that focuses on
students active involvement in sensemaking and understanding).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Education in
Mathematics (Secondary) is structured
as follows:
Mathematics Specialisation (60 credits)
1. MATHEMATICS SPECIALIZATION
(60 CREDITS)
A. Philosophy, Methodology &
(EDMA203B) MATH214E Principles of
Mathematics I (3 credits)
Mathematics II (3 credits)
(EDMA403B) MATH413E History and
Philosophy of Mathematics (3 credits)
(EDMA303B) MATH314E Introduction
to Teaching Secondary School Math (3
credits)
(EDMA307B) MATH318E Methods of
Teaching Secondary School Math I (3
credits)
Teaching Secondary School Math II (3
credits)
(EDMA406B) MATH416E
Undergraduate Research (3 credits)
B. Content Introductory Level (21
credits)
(EDMA201B) MATH212E Pre-Calculus
Mathematics (3 credits)
(EDMA204B) MATH215E Calculus I (3
credits)
(EDMA301B) MATH312E Calculus II (3
credits)
to Probability & Statistics I (3 credits)
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to Probability & Statistics II (3 credits)
to Combinatorics (3 credits)
(EDMA302B) MATH313E Foundations
of Mathematics (3 credits)
C. Content Advanced Level (18
credits)
to Numerical Analysis (3 credits)
(EDMA305B) MATH316E Elementary
Number Theory (3 credits)
to Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
to Abstract Algebra II (3 credits)
to Analysis I (3 credits)
to Analysis II (3 credits)
CREDITS)

credits)
credits)
credits)
3. PEDAGOGY (21 CREDITS)
Design (3 credits)
Studies (3 credits)

4. PRACTICUM (21 CREDITS)
credit)
credits)
1st Year Term 1
credits)
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credits)
credit)
1st Year Term 2
credits)
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2nd Year Term 1
(EDMA201B) MATH212E Pre-Calculus
to Probability & Statistics I (3 credits)
Education
Education
Education
Design (3 credits)
PEDA210E Practicum (1 credit)
2nd Year Term 2
(EDMA204B) MATH215E Calculus I (3
credits)

to Probability & Statistics II (3 credits)
to Combinatorics (3 credits)
Education
Education
Education
Studies (3 credits)
3rd Year Term 1
(EDMA301B) MATH312E Calculus II (3
credits)
of Mathematics (3 credits)
to Teaching Secondary School Math (3
credits)
management (3 credits)
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credits)
3rd Year Term 2
to Numerical Analysis (3 credits)
Number Theory (3 credits)
to Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
Teaching Secondary School Math I (3
credits)
credits)
4th Year Term 1
to Analysis I (3 credits)
to Abstract Algebra II (3 credits)
Philosophy of Mathematics (3 credits)
Teaching Secondary School Math II (3
credits)
credits)
4th Year Term 2

to Analysis II (3 credits)
(EDMA406B) MATH416E
Undergraduate Research (3 credits)
credits)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(EDMA201B) MATH212E PreCalculus Mathematics (3 credits)
This COURSE ALLOWS Prospective
Secondary Mathematics School
Teachers to deepen their knowledge
in the following mathematical topics:Inequalities; logarithmic functions;
Relations and Functions; Polynomial
functions; Sequences; Matrices;
Trigonometry and System of Linear
Inequalities.
PREREQUISITES:- Advanced Level
Mathematics or Equivalent
to Probability & Statistics 1 (3
credits)
This course is an introductory course
in probability and statistics. The course
is taught in an applied manner and is
intended to give a broad overview of the

kinds of problems, tools and analyses
that are commonly used in dealing with
real world situations. Approximately half
of the course will pertain to probability
while the other half will pertain to
statistics. We will examine a variety of
topics surrounding data analysis such
as sampling designs, data measurement
and graphing and statistical analysis.
The main areas to be covered include
descriptive statistics, probability
concepts, distributions and inferential
statistics.
PREREQUISITES:- Advanced Level
Mathematics or Equivalent
(EDMA203B) MATH214E Principles
of Mathematics I (3 credits)
This is a course for prospective
secondary mathematics teachers to gain
insights into mathematical principles
and processes underlying mathematics
instruction in primary (elementary)
and the lower secondary (Forms 1-3)
schools in Trinidad and Tobago using
the topic:- Number Theory.
PREREQUISITES:- CXC O Level
Mathematics
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(EDMA204B) MATH215E Calculus 1
(3 credits)
Calculus 1 allows students to
consolidate and build on work done in
Pre-Calculus. It motivates students to
think and reason, develop a variety of
solution strategies and to interact and
communicate with others and self. This
course examines concepts, techniques
and applications of limits and
continuity/discontinuity, differentiation
and integration. Two fundamental
operations in calculus are differentiation
and integrations. These operations
involve the computation of derivative
and definite integral, each of which is
based on the notion of limits.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH212E PreCalculus Mathematics
(EDMA205B) MATH216E
Introduction to Probability and
Statistics II
This course is an introductory course
in probability and statistics and builds
on the concepts and skills developed in
MATH213E Introduction to Probability
and Statistics I. The course is taught
in an applied manner and is intended
to give a broad overview of the kinds
of problems, tools and analyses that
are commonly used in dealing wit real
world situations. Approximately half of
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the course will pertain to probability

while the other half will pertain to
statistics. We will examine a variety of
topics surrounding data analysis such
as probability distributions, marginal
distributions, probability mass functions
and probability density functions
and hypothesis testing concerning
correlation and regression coefficients
as well as other ideas in statistics.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH213E
in optimization and combinatorics. The

course content includes Systems of
Linear Equations; Linear Programming;
Permutations, Combinations,
Probability, Set Theory, Algorithms and
Recursion, Mathematics of Finance and
Generating Functions.
PREREQUISITES:- CXC Mathematics;
Advanced Level Mathematics;
MATH212E (Pre-Calculus).
(EDMA206B) MATH217E Principles

of Mathematics II
This course assumes that students have
an excellent knowledge of probability
and statistics, measurement and
geometry at the primary and lower
secondary schools in Trinidad and
Tobago. The student should each have
a copy of the National Primary School
Syllabus and the National Mathematics
Curriculum forms 1-3.
PREREQUISITES:- CXC OLevel
(EDMA301B) MATH312E Calculus II

Calculus II consolidates and builds
on work done in Calculus I. It also
motivates students to think and
reason and develop a variety of
solution strategies and to interact and
communicate with others and self. This
course examines concepts, techniques
and applications of integration,
differential equations (first and second
order), and infinite series (Limits,
Polynomials, Maclaurin and Taylor).

to Combinatorics
This course is an introductory course in
discrete and combinatorial mathematics
and is designed especially for students
who require a solid foundation in
discrete mathematics without the need
for further and more advanced topics

of Mathematics
The foundation of Mathematics is a
field of study distinguished by certain
conceptual unity. The concepts of this
field are closely related to each other
and are sufficiently self-contained so
that that field lends itself to study in
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isolation for some purposes. The course
seeks to enable students to abstract
from mental operations mathematical
constructs.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH215E Calculus
to Teaching Secondary School
Mathematics 1
This course introduces and applies
the general theories, concepts and
procedures associated with teaching
mathematics in secondary schools in
Trinidad and Tobago (Forms 1-6).
PREREQUISITES:- CXC and ALevel
Mathematics
to Numerical Analysis
The overall goal of the field of numerical
analysis is the design and analysis of
techniques to give approximate but
accurate solutions to hard problems.
It involves the study of methods of
computing numerical data. Essentially,
Numerical Analysis is where we
generate an approximation of a problem
that we cannot solve in order to get an
approximate solution. We then check
whether or not the approximate solution
is good enough.

Number Theory
This is an introductory course which
investigates the properties of an the
relationships between particular types
of numbers. This course starts with
the concepts of integers, sequences,
divisibility and Mathematical induction.
In addition, topics such as primes and
their distribution, Greatest common
divisors, Euclidean Algorithms, The
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic,
Factorization Methods and Fermat
Numbers, Congruencies, Applications
of Congruencies, Wilsons Theorem and
Fermats Little Theorem, Multiplicative
Functions, Continued Fractions,
Cryptology and quadratic residues will
be covered in this one-semester course.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH312E Calculus
II and MATH313E Foundations of
Mathematics.
to Abstract Algebra I
Abstract Algebra is the study of
algebraic structures such as groups,
rings and fields. This involves the study
of rules for manipulating formulas and
algebraic expressions. This course,
Introduction to Abstract Algebra I,
develops a foundation for this field of
Mathematics. It involves applying the
knowledge of mathematical concepts

previously done to formulate the
concepts of abstract algebra which are
used in almost all areas of mathematics
and science.
Teaching Secondary School Math 1I
If you are to creat a classroom
environment where students are truly
doing and learning mathematics with
sense-making and understanding, it
is important that prospective teachers
themselves have a personal feel for
doing and learning mathematics in
this manner. This course examines
topics and issues related to teaching
and learning of algebra and geometry
in Forms one through six (Grades
6-12). It is sub-divided into 3 sections
Learning Theories, Issues in Teaching
and Learning Algebra and Geometry
and Learning to Teach. These three
sections are interdependent.
PREREQUISITE:- ALevel Mathematics &
MATH314E
(EDMA401B) MATH411E
Introduction to Analysis I
Mathematical analysis is the branch
of mathematics most explicitly
concerned with the notion of a limit,
whether the limit of a sequence or the
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limit of a function. It also includes the
theories of differentiation, integration
and measure, infinite series and
analytic functions. These theories are
often studied in the context of real
numbers, complex numbers and real
and complex functions. However, they
can also be defined and studied in any
space of mathematical objects that
has a definition of nearness or more
specifically, distance. In MATH411E,
prospective teachers study sequences
of real numbers; an introduction to
topology of the real line; limits of
sequences and functions, continuity,
differentiation and integration of
functions. Unlike a calculus course,
MATH411E focuses on rigorous
definitions and proofs.
PREREQUISITE:- MATH312E
(EDMA402B) MATH412E
Introduction to Abstract Algebra II
There are various approaches to that part
of Mathematics known as linear algebra.
This course presents linear algebra as
essentially a study of vector spaces.
We begin with a sound development
of vector spaces. Subsequently, linear
transformations, systems of linear
equations, matrices and real quadratic
forms are taught around a core of vector
spaces. Eigenvalues and associated
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eigenvectors are explained with many

applications.
Introduction to Abstract Algebra 1
Philosophy of Mathematics
This course examines the historical
development of mathematics and
its impact on Western culture;
consideration of its philosophical basis,
especially in modern mathematics.
Pre-requisites: - MATH314E
(EDMA404B) MATH414E Methods
of Teaching Secondary School
Mathematics III
This course allows Prospective
Secondary Mathematics School
Teachers to gain deeper insights into the
topics and issues related to the teaching
and learning of Pre-calculus, Calculus,
probability and Statistics in Forms 1-6
in the Secondary Schools in Trinidad
and Tobago.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH212E;
MATH215E; MATH314E
(EDMA405B) MATH415E
Introduction to Analysis II
Mathematical analysis is the branch of
mathematics most explicitly concerned
with the notion of a limit, whether the
limit of a sequence or the limit of a

function. It also includes the theories
of differentiation, integration and
measure, infinite series and analytic
functions. These theories were studied
in MATH411E in the context of real
numbers and functions. This course
together with MATH411E do not attempt
to cover all areas of analysis but rather
to give prospective teachers an overview
of this extensive branch of Mathematics.
Introduction to Analysis I
(EDMA406B) MATH416E
Undergraduate Research
Students are required to produce
original research done under the
supervision of a research adviser.
PREREQUISITES:- Departments consent
required
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Bachelor Of Science
in Nautical Science/
Maritime Operations
The B.Sc. in Nautical Science/ Maritime
Operations will provide valuable
qualification for entry into a number
of Maritime-related careers and assist
seafarers in making the transition
from ship to shore. The Programme is
aimed at providing a practical-based
qualification that will be suitable and
relevant to a career in the shore-based
Maritime Industry infrastructure.
Cargo Planning
Environmental Protection of
Waterways and the Coast
Freight Forwarding and Associated
Maritime Logistics
Harbour Master
Maritime Law
Maritime Risk and Safety
Management
Port Operations
Port Planning
Ship and Classification Surveys
Admission Criteria
1. 2 GCE A-Levels or Two (2) A Level
passes in CAPE I and II AND General
paper or the CAPE Communications
Studies and Caribbean Studies.
2. Diploma in Maritime Navigation or
Engineering or STCW 95 Certificate
of Competency at Operational

or Management Level.
144 credits
YEAR 1 Term 1
(MPNS101B) ISOS110B Introduction
to Shipping Operations-ship (3
credits)
The course will introduce the student to
the background in which commerciallyoperated ships conduct their business.
Areas studied will include ship types
and the cargoes that they carry, trade
routes and the basic contractual
obligations of the ship with regard
to care of the cargo. Reference will
be made to the major International
Conventions that control shipping
operations in the areas of environment,
safety and qualifications of crew.
(MPNS102B) COME111B Control of

Marine Environment (3 credits)
In this course the coastal and marine
resources and the way in which
humans interact with them will be
explored with emphasis on the maritime
industry. Various forms of pollution
and their impacts will be examined
as it affects the productivity of the
marine and coastal environments. The
legal and practical systems as well as
management strategies which have been
developed regionally and globally to
deal with human interactions with the
marine and coastal environments will be
studied. This course will also emphasise
on the current trends of climate change
on the marine and coastal environments.
(MPNS103B) INAV112B Introduction
to Navigation (3 credits)
navigational terms, their use and the
calculation of courses and distances
between ports and waypoints by means
of plane, parallel, mercator and great
circle sailing. It covers calculation of
the estimated time of arrival (ETA), dead
reckoning (DR), estimated position (EP)
and general theory on the cause of tides
that will include calculations involving
times and heights of tides worldwide.
Understanding the coordinate systems
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and study of datum used ashore for
position fixing on charts. The terms
Northings and Eastings in comparison to
Latitudes and Longitudes
This course also introduces the student
to navigational chart work skills to
enable the student to fix the position
of a vessel using charted objects and
to determine the compass course
to steer between two given points.
This includes being able to consider
counteracting tidal stream and leeway
to make passage plan waypoints by
measurement from the chart.
(MPNS104B) ILLS113B Introduction
to Law & Legal Systems (3 credits)
The course will cover the following:
Fundamental legal research skills
The nature of the common law tradition
Sources of law and principles of legal
research
The role and operation of courts
Judicial reasoning in relation to cases
and statutes
The judiciary and magistracy
The criminal process (in outline) and
the role of rights in the process
with particular attention to the
operation of the jury
The civil justice process (in outline)
with particular attention to reform
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(MPNS220B) MENG114B Marine

the operating principles of marine power
plant and the function and operation of
a vessels auxiliary machinery. It also
considers the engineering terms and the
concepts of control systems from the
point of view of the officer of the watch
(deck) and/or master of a vessel.
1995 (STCW 95) and provides further
knowledge beneficial for the issue of an
Competency.
YEAR 1 Term 2
(MPNS105B) NAVN120B Navigation
(3 credits)
the use of a sextant and chronometer to
obtain the time of observation and the
observed altitude of celestial bodies
including the calculation of a ships
position by celestial observations.
PREREQUISITE: INAV112B
(MPNS106B) ISOL121B Introduction

to Shipping Operations - Land-Based
(3 credits)
to the many and varied land-based
sectors of the maritime industry. A
broad understanding of how these links
with the shipping side of the industry
and the support services provided will
be studied together with the broad legal
duties of the various sectors
(MPNS107B) POTE122B Introduction
to Ports and Terminals (3 credits)
administrative structure and civil
requirements for the development
of ports and terminals. The basic
economic and technical principles of
port infrastructure, including dredging,
land reclamation, and the construction
of quay walls, breakwaters and
pavements; consideration of specialised
port terminal design, such as Ro-Ro,
container, liquid and dry-bulk terminals,
and their operational implications.
Particular emphasis will be placed
on the examination of administrative
restructuring in the port sector and
new port and terminal development in
Trinidad and Tobago.
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(MPNS108B) ITME123B Introduction
to Maritime Economics I (1 credit)
The course will introduce the basic
economic factors that control the
shipping industry with regard to
international transport and the demand
for sea transport within the through
transport chain. The influence of
politics upon economic decisions in
this sector will be studied.
to the key aspects of both public and

private international law in order to lay
the foundation for maritime law in years
3 & 4.
YEAR 1 Term 3
SELE130B Service Learning (6
credits)
YEAR 2 Term 1
ENGS124B Electrical Systems (3

credits)
the learner to the basic concepts and
principles of electrical systems and their
application in marine engineering plant
systems. Marine Electrical Systems is
complementary to Engineering Science
(core course 2) and provides a broad
foundation for the study of Operational
Maintenance of Electrical Plant at a
higher level. The course is intended
to give an overview, from a basic
understanding of electrics to further
principles that will also provide the
basis for further study in specialist areas
of engineering at a senior management
level.
(MPNS110B) PITL125B Public &
Private International Law (3 credits)
This course will introduce the students
(MPNS215B) METY 221B

Meteorology (3 credits)
to marine meteorological observing
methods, World Meteorological
Organisation (WMO) codes and weather
services to shipping. It provides an
understanding of meteorological
processes and the identification of,
and weather associated with, the main
synoptic systems and knowledge of
the circulation of the atmosphere and
oceans. The causes of the changing
global energy balance and resulting
climate change are also investigated.
(MPNS216B) COMM222B
Communication Skills (3 credits)
The primary focus of this course is
written and oral communication in order
to develop effective communication
skills for the workplace. Students will be

introduced to basic concepts, models,
forms and barriers of communication.
Specifically, they will be exposed to the
fundamentals and practices of technical
writing as well as oral presentations.
These competencies will be
operationalised in collaborative projects
to hone their teambuilding skills.
Course Content: Report and presentation
preparation; format, audience and
location identification; preparation; use
of presentation materials and software/
hardware; practice with peer groups;
good and bad presentation techniques;
how to ensure the message is received;
practice in preparing written technical
reports, memos, e-mails and letters;
appropriate formats for written materials.
(MPNS217B) LCCC223B Legal
Fundamentals: criminal, contract &
tort (3 credits)
The course will cover the following:
1. Fundamentals of Criminal Law
2. Introduction to Contract law,
formation, breach of contract and the
remedies available for a breach of

contract.
3. Introduction to Tort Law
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BUSP224B BUSINESS PRACTICES
AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3
credits)
This class addresses the unique
entrepreneurial experience of
conceiving, evaluating, creating,
managing, and potentially selling a
business. The goal is to provide a solid
background with practical application
of important concepts applicable
to entrepreneurial environments.
In addition to creative aspects, key
business areas of finance, accounting,
marketing, and management will be
addressed from an entrepreneurial
perspective. The course relies on
classroom discussion, participation,
guest speakers, case analysis, the
creation of a feasibility plan, and
building a business plan to develop a
comprehensive strategy for launching
and managing a business. Students will
need to draw upon their education and
experience, and apply it to the task of
launching a new venture. Students are
expected to interact with the business
community, advisors, be able to work
and exercises.
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(MPME107D) NARC225B Naval

Architecture 1 (3 credits)
statical stability and transverse stability.
(Note that longitudinal stability (trim)
is taught in the next course Naval
Architecture 2).
Properties of materials used in ship
building are discussed and the methods
of testing such materials along with
processes of material failure. The
student is also introduced to the
significant features of the structure of a
ship and the salient features of a range
of ship types. It includes the causes
of ship stresses and the structural
arrangements designed to resist them.
This course is primarily aimed
at students who intend to seek
employment in a maritime related
discipline.
(MPME106D) ENGD226B
ENGINEERING DESIGN (3 credits)
functions involved in design. The aim
of this course is to give learners an

opportunity to experience the process
of carrying out a design project. It will
enable them to appreciate that design
involves synthesising parameters that
will affect the design solution.
YEAR 2 Term 2
Industrial Placement
YEAR 2 Term 3
(MPNS109B) RMET230B Research
Methods (2 credits)
This course will provide the student
with the nature, principles, methods
and importance of conducting research.
It will develop their ability to critically
evaluate material as well as explore and
understand individual and group ideas
in the world about us. The appropriate
referencing of ideas and theories will
be examined utilising the Harvard
referencing system.
(MPNS221B) MARL231B Maritime
Law Admiralty law (3 credits)
1. At the end of the course students will
know:
The main principles which govern
Admiralty liabilities, including:
salvage and collision liabilities
carriage of passengers
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towage and dock liabilities
marine pollution liabilities
limitation of liability
2. The scope of contractual rights and
obligations.
3. The main principles which govern the
enforcement of Admiralty liabilities,
including:
Arrest and Freezing injunctions
Maritime and other Liens
4. Admiralty jurisdiction.
5. The main commercial, safety and
environmental policies and values
underpinning Admiralty Law.
(MPNS225B) NARC232B Naval
Architecture 2 (3 credits)
This course develops themes introduced
in Naval Architecture 1 and introduces
trim calculations. It is about the theory
and practice affecting stability, trim and
structural loading for the safe operation
of ships. It also covers current IMO
regulations concerning stability and the
use of stability and stress calculating
equipment.
The course also considers the structural
requirements for vessels with respect
to the handling and carriage of cargo.
It covers the ship construction features

and systems that may be used to limit
damage and the properties, construction
and maintenance of materials as well
as the methods of maintaining ships
equipment/fittings and preparing for
statutory surveys.
This course is primarily aimed
at students who intend to seek
employment in a maritime related
discipline.
PREREQUISITE: NARC225B
(MPMS222B) QMAR233B Quality in
the Maritime Industry (3 credits)
The course will give the student an
understanding of how Quality has been
introduced to the Maritime Industry.
Main topics will be the International
Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping for
Seafarers (STCW95), providing the
quality standard for ships crews, and
the International Ship Management
Code (ISM Code) that puts in place a
Quality System for Shipping Companies
both on the ships and ashore.
Also introduced will be the ISO
Management Standards with the
9000 series that controls Quality
Management, and local health and
safety regulations that will affect the

shore-based maritime operations.
(MPNS223B) MMTL234B Multimodal Transport & Logistics (3
credits)
Students will examine the concepts
and development of modern logistics,
including multi-modal transport.
Discussion will centre on the position
of shipping and ports in logistics and
multi-modal transport, with special
emphasis on the influence of the
container on supply chain management.
(MPNS224B) PMAN235B Project
This introductory course teaches
the fundamental concepts of project
management. Project Management
involves the management of technology,
people, culture, stakeholders and
other diverse elements necessary to
successfully complete a project. It
requires knowledge of leadership,
team building, conflict resolution and
negotiation, along with the traditional
technical skill set. The course will
seek to integrate the standards set out
by the Project Management Institute
(PMI) and its Project Management
Book of Knowledge (PMBoK), which
is largely regarded as one of the
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most comprehensive frameworks for
understanding project management.
A mix of case studies and exercises
will be used, in such a manner, so that
students will get a good exposure to
the theory and practice of the project
management process.
YEAR 3 Term 1
Law Marine Environmental
This module will cover the law that
governs protection of the environment
including land use, atmospheric
pollution, and protection of marine/
riverine environment. In particular the
interrelationship between regulatory
systems of environmental protection,
including the prevention of and
compensation for harm, at three levels:
international, regional and national will
be studied.
Finally, as a matter of comparative
law, the course focuses on the recent
legislation in the area of liability and
compensation for transboundary
environmental harm as well as
comparing solutions at different
regulatory levels.
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(MPNS331B) MARE337B Maritime

Economics II Markets, Supply,
Demand & Freight Rates (3 credits)
The course will focus upon the shipping
market cycle and the four shipping
markets. Also studied will be the
supply and demand for shipping and the
importance of freight rates as the driver
for the industry.
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(MPNS332B) SSCV338B Surveying
1 (3 credits)
concept of surveying in the Maritime
Industry as applied to both shipping
and the shore-based sectors. The
qualifications and experience required
for this important part of the industry will
be examined. The main stakeholders
who use the services of marine
surveyors will be identified and how the
surveyor safeguards their own specific
interests.
(MPNS333B) PMPT339B Planning
& Management Ports Terminals 1 (3
credits)
The course builds upon knowledge
gained in POTE122B and introduces the
basic concepts, principles and evolution
of container terminal management.
Students will conduct a step-by-step
simulation of a modern container

terminal planning and operation and
examine the policy issues of port
equipment, the impact of equipment
choices, its technological and economic
implications as well as equipment
maintenance strategy and techniques.
The planning and the management
structures are examined together with
the operational requirements to enable
students to understand port competition.
Emphasis will be placed upon relevance
to Trinidad and Tobago and the wider
Caribbean.
PREREQUISITES: POTE117B
(MPNS334B) POIN340B Platforms &
Offshore Installations 1 (3 credits)
The course will examine the role of
platforms and offshore installations
in the Maritime Offshore Industry.
The operation of these structures will
be examined and the special safety
measures required in this operation.
Cases of major past accidents will be
studied and the lessons to be learned
from these assessed. The course will
also identify any new technology that
might affect the future construction of
these structures.
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(MPNS335B) CMAN342B Coastal
Zone Management 1 (3 credits)
This course will provide the student
with an understanding of the features
of the coastal zone environment and
its resources in the Caribbean and
regional areas. The resources which
are derived from exploiting the coastal
zone resources will be examined in
addition to the issues arising from such
activities such as ecosystem and habitat
degradation and the impacts of climate
change. The principles of developing,
planning and having a regulatory
framework to facilitate the management
of the coastal zone environment will
be explored. The importance of having
coastal zone management programmes,
the policies and conflicts will be
studied.
(MPNS336B) ENAV343B Electronic
Navigation Systems 1 (3 credits)
to modern position fixing systems
and navigation aids. It provides an
understanding of the principles of
operation of modern navigation systems,
their operation, limitations and errors of
such systems.
YEAR 3 Term 2
studied will be the financing of ships

with regard to equity and debt.
YEAR 3 Term 3
Law Carriage of Goods by Sea (3
credits)
This course will give students a
thorough knowledge and understanding
of the main principles of the law relating
to Carriage of Goods by Sea and the
commercial, insurance, safety and
political policies and values which
underpin it. This course seeks to
examine in a commercial context the
legal problems facing ship-owners,
charterers, shippers and receivers of
goods and the solutions adopted by the
courts and international conferences
to those problems. Many of the legal
principles involved are not restricted
to shipping, but serve the wider area of
commercial law generally.
Economics III: Cost, Revenue & and
Financial Performance, Financing
Ships (3 credits)
The student will study in this course
the costs, revenue and financial
performance of operating ships. Also
ELECTIVES 4 from:
(MPNS340B) SSCV346B Surveying
2 (3 credits)
This is a continuation of the course in
term 1 and will examine more closely
the requirements of classification
societies, cargo owners, shippers
chartering tankers and how surveyors
protect their own individual interest.
The legal perspective relating to surveys
and liability will be identified and linked
to the relevant international law studied
in other courses.
(MPNS341B) PMPT347B Planning
& Management Ports Terminals 2 (3
credits)
This will build upon course PMPT339B
and analyse the economic theory of
pricing and the use of port pricing
as a strategic tool. Students will
discuss the implementation of port
indicators for berth planning, quay
transfer and storage operations and the
relationship between port indicators
in effective port management. New
strategies implemented by stevedoring
companies and shipping lines and their
implications for port management,
operation and competition will be
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discussed to provide the opportunity
for students to apply the concepts and
principles that govern port and terminal
management and identify solutions to
port and shipping challenges.
PREREQUISITES: POTE122B,
PMPT339B
(MPNS342B) POIN348B Platforms &
Offshore Installations 2 (3 credits)
This will build upon course PMPT339B
with particular emphasis upon new
planned ports in Trinidad and Tobago.
The need for these will be examined
with possible alternatives for the future
growth of trade.
(MPNS343B) CMAN350B Coastal
Zone Management 2 (3 credits)
Coastal zone areas are intricate
ecosystems which are under continuous
social and economic development
which conflicts strongly with the
protection and proper management
of its resources. This course provides
the student with the knowledge and
principles behind the application of
coastal zone management systems and
the implications behind this type of
management and policy with particular
emphasis on Trinidad and Tobago.
International law, conventions, treaties
and policies will be examined in context
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with the management of coastal zone

resources in Trinidad and Tobago.
(MPNS344B) ENAV351B Electronic
Navigation Systems 2 (3 credits)
radar and Automatic Radar Plotting
Aids (ARPA), electronic charts, modern
integrated bridge systems and automatic
steering systems. It also introduces
the principles of operation of modern
Dynamic Positioning systems and the
associated position reference systems
employed in the offshore sector of the
maritime industry.
PREREQUISITES: ENAV343B Electronic
Navigation Systems 1
YEAR 4 Term 1
Law Marine Insurance (3 credits)
This course will cover the fundamental
aspects of marine insurance. Whether
there is any justification for a distinction
to be drawn between commercial
insurance and marine insurance and
between marine insurance and any other
commercial contract will be explored.
In addition the course focuses on
specific types of marine cover which
a ship-owner will usually obtain, most
notably property and collision liability

insurance under a hull and machinery
policy; liability insurance from a P & I
Club and war risk insurance and also
the range of cover which cargo interests
may obtain. The key standard form
contracts used in the London market are
analysed and evaluated.
Economics IV: The Economic
Principles & Global Pattern of
Maritime Trade
(3 credits)
The course will build on the financial
economic factors studied previously and
study the economic principles maritime
trade. The course will also introduce the
student to the global pattern of maritime
trade and to the economics of bulk and
liner shipping.
ELECTIVES 2 from:
(MPNS459B) HYDS454B
Hydrographic Surveying 1 (3 credits)
The Centre for Maritime Studies
recognises that this is a field that is in
demand and will attempt to recruit the
requisite experts to develop and deliver
the course.
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(MPNS337B) COSH311B Control of
Shipping 1 (3 Credits)
Students will learn how ships are
controlled both within territorial waters,
in port approaches and on the high
seas. They will be introduced to the
International Convention controlling
ships actions in avoiding collision
situations and to ship Identification
systems. The course will be supported
buy using ship simulation equipment so
giving them a real understanding of how
a ship is controlled on board.
(MPNS453B) COSH455B Control of
Shipping 2 (3 credits)
Students will learn how ships are
controlled both within territorial waters,
in port approaches and on the high
seas. This course builds on the Year 2
Semester 1 course but will specifically
concentrate on ports and coastal areas,
and the use of IRPCS as well as local
regulations in these areas. It will
identify the latest technology available
and the international legislation
that is to be introduced. The role of
controlling shipping as a means of
reducing accidents will be discussed
and relevant case studies examined. The
course will be supported by using ship
simulation equipment so giving them
a real understanding of how a ship is
controlled on board.
PREREQUISITE: COSH311B
(MPNS454B) SPSS456B Sale,
purchase & scrapping of ships 1 (3
credits)
Students will be introduced to the role
of sale, purchase and scrapping of ships
in the Maritime Industry. This will be
linked to the role of Freight Rates and
the cyclical nature of the industry. The
student will study past economic cycles
in the Maritime Industry and how these
have been influenced by world events.
Case studies of how different nations
and shipping companies reacted to
different events will form an important
part of this course so that there is a clear
understanding of how close success
and failure are in economic terms with
regard to the sale and purchase of ships.
(HSAF457B) Health & Safety 1 (3
credits)
some of the basic principles which sets
the basics for building a strong health
and safety awareness within the work
place.
(MPNS452B) SPROJ451 Student
project (6 credits)
YEAR 4 Term 2
YEAR 4 Semester 3
Law-Shipping Law (3 credits)
This course will cover Ship Building
Contracts, the Registration of Ships and
the methods of Acquiring Ownership.
The law pertaining to the Carriage
of Passengers, Pilotage, Harbours
and Employment will be examined.
Collisions, Limitations of Ship-owners
Liability, Towage will also be examined.
Economics V: Maritime Forecasting &
Market Research (3 credits)
In this final course the factors of
maritime economics studied in
earlier courses will be revisited. The
use of these factors when applied
to forecasting and market research
methodologies will be examined. The
three Rs will then be applied to
financial decision-making within the
context of shipping operations.
ELECTIVE 1 from:
(MPNS459B) HYDS460B
Hydrographic Surveying 2 (3 credits)
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(MPNS460B) SPSS461B Sale,
Purchase & Scrapping of ships 2 (3
credits)
Students will be introduced to the role
of sale, purchase and scrapping of ships
in the Maritime Industry. This will be
linked to the role of Freight Rates and
the cyclical nature of the industry. The
student will study past economic cycles
in the Maritime Industry and how these
have been influenced by world events.
Case studies of how different nations
and shipping companies reacted to
different events will form an important
part of this course so that there is a clear
understanding of how close success
and failure are in economic terms with
regard to the sale and purchase of ships.
(MPNS461B) HSAF462B Health &
Safety 2 (3 credits)
This course further builds upon the
foundation set on health and safety 1
and prepares the student to positively
influence, guide and implement health
and safety culture within the work place.
PREREQUISITES: Health and Safety 1
(MPNS458B) SPROJ463 Student
project (9 credits)
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in Animal Science and
Technology
Opportunities
Pharmaceutical Industries
Clinical and food-related industries
Students are also prepared to seek
admission to the professional
curricula in:
veterinary medicine
medicine
dentistry
pharmacy
optometry and
physical therapy
Admissions Criteria
Technology:
an asset to applicants.
Applicants should also have attained
5 O Level passes including
English, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Biology and another subject.
(Agricultural Science is acceptable).
OR
or,
Public Health, or,
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OR
before selection.
examination.
Programme Credits
Bachelor of Science: 120 credits with a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Year 1 Term 1
II (3 credits)

offered.
(3 Credits)

and exercises.
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emphasize the similarity as well as the
function.
(3 credits)
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credits)
of physics as it applies to life sciences
Topics covered include measuring
magnetism.
(BAAS111B) ANIM111B Principles
of Animal Science (3 credits)
navigate through other livestock courses
in the programme. It course discusses
the major factors and contemporary
issues affecting the productivity and
profitability of the various livestock
sector. This course will look at livestock
products, production, and trade in
livestock products as it relates to
Trinidad and Tobago and the wider
Caribbean, factors impacting on the
productivity of the livestock sector,
Year 1 Term 2
(BACC106B) ORGC110B Organic
Chemistry I (3 Credits)
A survey of carbon compounds
including an overview of the common
functional groups in aliphatic and
aromatic compounds. Introduction
to reactants and reactions in organic
chemistry. Fundamental theories
and principles of chemical reactivity.
Synthesis of mono-functional
compounds. Reactions and mechanism
of common reactions. Basic
stereochemistry.
PREREQUISITES: CHEM111B
(BACC107B) MBIO111B
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microbiology courses
(BACC108B) ENTR111B

BIOS110B Biostatistics (3 Credits)
findings.
PREREQUISITES: MATH110B/
CALC110B

sustainable and successful.
A variety of communication
methodologies students will gain
insight into their own communication
patterns and be better able to improve
and enhance communication with
supervisors and co-workers. The course
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(3 Credits)
and exercises.
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Year 1 Term 3
term of each year)

Year 2 Term 1
(BABT313B) BIOT310B Introduction
to Biotechnology (3 Credits)
This is a basic course that focuses on
the theoretical and applied aspects
of molecular biology. Emphasis is
on recombinant DNA technology,
transgenic plants and animals,
molecular diagnostic tools, and risk
assessment and the environment.
The course provides a general
introduction to the field of
biotechnology. Research trends and
methodologies currently exploited
within the field are discussed along with
the impact these endeavors may have
on the quality of life. Discussion focuses
primarily on current news topics, and
expands into the ethics of various
contemporary bio-techniques such
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as cloning, genetic engineering, and
genetic testing. Students are expected
to participate in classroom discussions,
simulations, and debates
(BACC202B) BICH210B

also be included.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL110B, CHEM111B
systems.
feedstuffs.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL110B OR
ANIM310B

PREREQUISITE: BIOL210
Diseases I (3 Credits)
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animal health and disease and focuses
on the cause, symptoms; prevention
and control of farm animal diseases,
biosecurity and herd/flock health
management strategies relevant to
tropical developing countries. Students
will become familiar with the expected
variation in common clinical parameters
and how this variation is impacted
by aging, changes in health status
and external environmental and other
sources of stress.
PREREQUISITE: MBIO110B
Year 2 Term 2
(BACC209B) BICH211B
Biochemistry II (3 Credits)
This course will provide an
understanding of the metabolism of
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins
and minerals in maintaining a healthy
state. Special emphasis will be placed
on mechanisms of action, deficiencies,
imbalances, toxicities and pathologies
associated with vitamins and
minerals. Several topics that integrate
biochemistry and physiology will be
presented. These topics include dietary
fiber, phytochemicals, energy balance
and weight control, energy balance
and exercise (and ergogenic aids) and
the role of the liver and adipose tissue
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in the well-fed state and the starvation

state. Concept of preventive diagnosis
in animal clinical biochemistry and
diagnostic enzymology
PREREQUISITE: BICH210B
(3 Credits)

Reproduction (3 Credits)
students with an appreciation of
the basic reproductive anatomy
reproductive disorders and the
reproductive management techniques
used to regulate reproduction of farm
animals to improve the productivity and
profitability of farm enterprises.
The course will cover the anatomy
including comparative anatomy of the
male and female reproductive tract,
reproductive cycles, gametogenesis and
folliculogenesis, ovulation, erection and
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ejaculation, fertilization, placentation,
parturition and lactation. Knowledge of
these processes will be used to develop
a basic understanding of reproductive
management goals and reproductive
technologies used to achieve these
goals.
Selection and Breeding (3 Credits)
The course first reviews the nature
of Mendelian inheritance when
extended to quantitative traits that is
jointly influenced by the environment
and the simultaneous segregation
of many genes. The theoretical and
scientific aspects of practical animal
breeding programmes which lead to
genetic improvement of efficiency and
profitability of animal production is
then emphasised. The course integrates
quantitative genetics with concepts
of statistics, economics, biology
and biotechnology and expands into
development of practical breeding plans
for animals of economic significance to
the Caribbean including, cattle, sheep,
goats, swine and water buffaloes.

Diseases II (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide in
greater depth and detail the etiology,
clinical signs, transmission, diagnosis,
prevention and control of common
animal infectious, non-infectious,
traumatic diseases and metabolic
diseases as a sequel to Animal
Diseases 1. The course will also review
vaccination principles and reportable
diseases, the course will have a greater
emphasis on non-infectious diseases of
animals, internal and external parasites
and herd and flock health programmes.
(BACC204B) INTR111B International
Trade (3 Credits)
context of regional harmonization of
Single Market and Economy). As such,
this course introduces students to
the basic concepts, agreements and
instruments of international trade and

finance as applied to trade in food
PREREQUISITE: ECON110B
Year 2 Term 3
term of each year)
ANIM325B Internship (6 Credits)
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enterprise internship programme
PREREQUISITE: BAFT AUTHORIZATION

Handling, processing, marketing of
poultry, record keeping, economic and
financial analysis
ANIM312B
(BAAS308B) ANIM413B Dairy Cattle
ANIM312B
Year 3 Term 1
(BAAS306B) ANIM412B Poultry
on chickens. Species of poultry of
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(BAAS317B) ANIM317B
Reproductive Management (3 credits)
needed to understand reproductive
management goals and targets, and
implement reproductive technologies
and management practices
including estrus detection, estrous
synchronisation, artificial insemination,
timed artificial insemination, embryo
transfer, semen evaluation, breeding

soundness examination, pregnancy
diagnosis and the evaluation of breeding
records to achieve high levels of
reproductive efficiency. Additionally, the
course would provide students with an
understanding of the etiology and effect
of various reproductive disorders
ANIM313B
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discussions and exercises
PREREQUISITES: ECON210B,
ACCT211B
Biotechnology (3 credits)
This course discusses the fundamental
aspects of biotechnology and its
importance to mankind in a concise and
lucid explanation of this newly founded
science. The course emphasises
how cell structure and function is
a vital starting point for knowledge
of genetic engineering and gene
technology. This course explores the
fundamental issues of biotechnology
and will have an answer to the main
fundamental questions, such as what
is biotechnology and how did it come
about? How is biotechnology done and
how is it being used today? What are
the consequences of biotechnology
applications to the lives of humans

and other animals, plants and to
the environment? Finally, what are
some of issues that biotechnology
raises about the role of science and
technology in society? Lectures
will underline the principles and
application of Recombinant DNA
technology in industrial, agricultural,
pharmaceutical, and biomedical
fields. Bioinformatics and analysis
of biological data using computer
software will be introduced. Students
will study rigorous standards related
to taxonomy, anatomy and physiology,
body systems, reproduction, hormonal
and immune systems, nutrition, heredity
and genetics (molecular biology),
health, agri-medicine, well-being,
DNA and biotechnology, and emerging
technologies associated with companion
and production animals.
Year 3 Term 2
(BAAS304B) ANIM414B Applied
Animal Physiology (3 Credits)
This course is designed to link animal
production potential to the underlying
physiological processes. The course will
be used to demonstrate how knowledge
of the animals physiological processes
is being used to enhance or modify

production and performance. The course
will focus on applied reproductive
physiology including assisted
reproductive technologies, manipulation
of lactogenesis and galactopoiesis;
modification of the digestive process,
nutritional management to reduce
environmental pollution, modify product
composition and reduce metabolic
disorders; modification of the growth
process including the use of growth
promotants and repartitioning agents;
stress physiology and manipulation of
the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal axis,
nutrition-reproduction interactions.
(BAAS320B) ANIM315B Swine
foundation laid in Principles of Animal
science through the intrinsic features of
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financial analysis.
PREREQUISITE: ANIM311B, ANIM312B
(BACC425B) ANIM450B CAPSTONE
(3 credits)
working in teams to synthesise their
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Year 3 Term 3
term of each year)
Students will pursue their various
capstone, internship and incubation
projects in semester 3. Faculty and
staff will also utilise semester 3 for
staff development and research and
development projects for their academic
advancement.
Bachelor of Science
in Food Science and
Technology
Food Science is the discipline in
which the engineering, biological, and
physical sciences are used to study
the nature of foods, the causes of
deterioration, the principles underlying
food processing, and the improvement
of foods for the consuming public. Food
Technology is the application of food
science to the selection, preservation,
processing, packaging, distribution, and
use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome
food. In practice, the terms food science
and food technology are often used
interchangeably. Discovering new

knowledge and new technologies to
develop safe, affordable, nutritious, and
enjoyable food products is the goal of
food scientists.
The primary objective of this
educational programme, consistent
with those recommended by the
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT),
is the professional development of
food scientists. The Institute of Food
Technologists is a nonprofit scientific
society with 22,000 members working
in food science, food technology,
and related professions in industry,
academia, and government. As the
authoritative voice of food science and
technology, IFT contributes to public
policy and opinion at a global level.
To this end, we follow IFTs Education
Standards to ensure the effectiveness
of academic selection, guidance, and
preparation of undergraduate students.
IFTs Education Standards articulated
core competencies required of all
undergraduate food science students
in Food Chemistry and Analysis,
Food Safety and Microbiology, Food
Processing and Engineering as well as
Applied Food Science.
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Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Food
Science and Technology is designed to
prepare students for rewarding careers
in food and food service industries e.g.
Careers related to food production,
management, processing or
distribution as part of the overall
Food Supply Chain.
Careers in food corporations and
food service industries that are
based locally or internationally.
They can work in a range of
technical careers in the food
industry, including research and
development, innovation,
product development, packaging
development, process development,
sensory and consumer science,
scientific and regulatory affairs,
quality assurance and food analysis.
Opportunities are also open to
graduates to work with government
ministries to ensure a safe food
supply is available to the country.
Graduates can become teachers,
writers or entrepreneurs managing
their own food-based industries.
Admissions Criteria
For the B.Sc. in Food Science and
Technology degree, the following
benchmark minimum entry standards
shall apply:
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examination (CAPE) Unit I and II with
Chemistry is the basic entry
requirement. Applicants having
both CAPE I and II OR Advanced
level passes in Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics may be
eligible for certain exemptions in the
basic sciences.

Applicants must also possess 5

Ordinary Levels OR CSEC passes in
English, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Biology and another subject.

OR
1. An ECIAF Diploma in: - Agriculture
OR
Programme Credits
of 2.0.

Year 1 Term 1
(BAFS205B) FOOD210B Introduction
to Human Nutrition (3 credits)
Principles of Human Nutrition
provides an integrated overview of
the physiological requirements and
functions of protein, energy, and the
major vitamins and minerals that are
determinants of health and diseases in
human populations. Topics include the
following:
Dietary sources, intake levels,
physiological role, and requirement
of major nutrients.
The biological determinants of
nutrient requirements and the
assessment of nutrient status
in individuals and
populations.
The role of nutrition in growth and
health through the life cycle.
The rationale for the development of
dietary guidelines and of nutrition
policies in different countries.
The role of diet in the development
of chronic diseases, such as
cardiovascular disease, cancer,
diabetes, etc.
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and exercises.
(3 credits)

Credits)
function.
credits)
magnetism.
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II (3 credits)
offered.
Year 1 Term 2
(BACC106B) BAFN106B Organic
Chemistry I (3 credits)

stereochemistry.
PREREQUISITES:- CHEM111B
(BACC107B) BAFN107B
Microbiology I (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE:- BIOL210B

PREREQUISITES:- NIL
(BACC114B) BAFN114B Effective

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(BACC111B) BAFN111B Accounting
(3 credits)

and exercises
PREREQUISITES:- NIL
(BACC109B) BAFN109B Biostatistics
(3 credits)
to analyze the data and explain their
findings.
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Programmes
PREREQUISITES:- BAFN102B
Year 1 Term 3
(BACC399B) BAFN399B Incubation
Project (12 credits)
to the Programme so that it maintains
which BAFT will be able to produce the

PREREQUISITES:- Faculty approval
Year 2 Term 1
(BAFS203B) FOOD213B Food
Microbiology (3 credits)
The course deals with the important
pathogens and spoilage microorganisms
in foods and the conditions under which
they will grow including environmental
conditions such as Aw, pH, temperature,
redox potential, nutrient status etc. and
the response of microorganisms in
various situations; the conditions under
which these organisms are commonly
inactivated, killed or made harmless in
foods; laboratory techniques to identify
microorganisms in foods including
principles; methods and techniques
of qualitative and quantitative physical,
chemical and biological analyses
of food and food ingredients; the

manner in which the food structure
or environmental conditions are
manipulated in order to facilitate food
preservation and the changes which
occur to basic food constituents during
processing, preservation and storage.
(BAFS305B) FOOD314B
Quality Assurance and Current
Good Manufacturing Practices
(QA&CGMPs) (3 credits)
The course is designed to introduce
students to the growing awareness in
the food industry of the importance
of maintaining high quality and safety
of foods including raw materials,
machines, equipments, facilities,
employees, storage, packaging and
the end product, particularly with the
development of quality standards such
as the ISO 9000 series and Total Quality
Management (TQM). This course
provides information to increase an
auditors ability to audit in a professional
and knowledgeable fashion using a
wide variety of hands-on activities
and teaching methods. This course
will contribute to the improvement of
auditor performance within a regulated
industry. Some focus is on the tools
used for quality control: control charts,
acceptance and auditing inspections,
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critical control points (HACCP),
reliability, safety, recall and liability.
The principles and practices of Food
Plant Sanitation, Food and Hygiene
Regulations are also studied.
Chemistry I (3 credits)
This course aims to provide students
with the understanding of the
basic chemistry of the major food
constituents (water, carbohydrates,
lipids and proteins) and the minor food
components (vitamins, pigments and
food additives). The chemical reactions
and changes in the constituents of
major food products during harvesting,
handling, processing, storage and
utilisation will be emphasised. The
teaching of various methods and
techniques for the qualitative and
quantitative determination of food
constituents and quality will be an
essential part of the Programme.
PREREQUISITES:- CHEM111B
to Biotechnology (3 credits)
This is a basic course that focuses
on the principles and applications
of biotechnology to animals, plants
and microbial organisms. Emphasis
is on recombinant DNA technology,
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assessment and the environment. The
course provides a general introduction
to the field of biotechnology.
Research trends and methodologies
currently exploited within the field are
discussed along with the impact these
endeavors may have on the quality of
life. The course also describes using
genetically engineered products to
clean the environment and improve
health. Topics include products of
applied biotechnology including
microbial, agricultural, biofuels,
cloning, bioremediation, medical, DNA
fingerprinting and forensics.
PREREQUISITES:- BIOL110B
(BAFN202B) FOOD212B
Biochemistry I (3 credits)
Topics and approaches will emphasize

also be included.
PREREQUISITE:- BIOL110B
(BAFS301B) FOOD310B Elements of
Good Engineering (3 credits)
This course covers the units and
dimensions, system and properties,
material and energy balances, unit
operations, elementary fluid flow, heat
transfer and psychometrics, modes of
heat transfer, thermal properties of food.
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid
flow and energy for food processing are
explored. The objectives of this course
are to give the student a fundamental
procedural knowledge and principles of:
1. Food process and engineering
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2. Relationship between physics,
mathematic and food engineering
systems
3. Physical properties of food and
the dimensions and units of each
property
4. Basic fundamental of thermal
transfer and the different modes of
transfer
5. Thermodynamics and thermal
properties of food
6. Some process of food preservation
7. Understanding of different fluid flows
in food processing
8. Understanding of design and analyze
food processes
9. Utilisation of energy in food
processing
10. Properties of dry air, water vapor,
and air-vapor mixture
11. Mass and energy balance of various
food processing systems.
PREREQUISITES:- BAFN104B;
BAFN102B
Year 2 Term 2
Chemistry 2 (3 credits)
The course will involve a study of
the major components of the food
with an emphasis on carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins and vitamins. The
course will cover the chemistry and

function of natural and synthetic food
ingredients, including enzymes, food
additives, dispersed systems, and
vitamins in different food systems.
The study involves structures of those
compounds together with their physical
and chemical properties. Moreover,
all microbiological changes of food
are explained in terms of chemistry.
Laboratory exercises investigating
specific molecules, such as food
acids, enzymes, pigments and flavors,
and chemical interactions in foods,
such as oxidation reactions, emulsion
systems, and functional properties from
a fundamental chemistry rather than
an analytical perspective will also be
reviewed
PREREQUISITES:- BAFS204B
(BAFN205B) FOOD210B Marketing
(3 credits)
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Processing:- Root, Fruits and
Vegetables (3 credits)
The course deals with the industrial
processing of fruit and vegetables. It
reviews the relationship of chemical,
physical and microbiological principles
to commercial processing of fruits
and vegetables from procurement of
raw products through preparation,
packaging, storage, transportation and
merchandising. Emphasis is placed
on preservation methods of fruits
and vegetables by canning, involving
heat sterilisation, irradiation, freezing,
dehydration and fermentation
PREREQUISITES:- BAFN107B,
BAFS301B
Analysis (3 credits)
The primary objective is to introduce
basics necessary for food quality
evaluation through an optimum
environment for students to learn the
qualitative and quantitative methods.
The course will cover an introduction
to the theory and application of
physical and chemical methods for
the determination of food constituents,
such as moisture, ash, proteins, lipids,
vitamins and carbohydrates. Basic
principles of analytical techniques
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for food composition, additives

and contaminants are addressed.
Instrumental analysis techniques
are stressed, such as spectroscopy,
colorimetry, refractometry,
chromatography and objective texture
measurements for quantitative physical
and chemical analysis of raw and
processed foods. The analysis will
be applied according to the standard
methods.
(BAFS202B) FOOD212B Food Safety
(3 credits)
The course is designed to provide the
student with an understanding of the
underlying causes and for the best way
to develop, implement and evaluate
Programmes and policies aimed at
preventing food-borne diseases. It
focuses on food-borne illnesses,
origins, food handling, receiving and
storage practices, pest management
and other safety procedures in the food
service industry. It also covers elements
necessary to develop, implement
and maintain a sanitation plan based
on sanitation standard operating
procedures (SOPs). It is developed
with the educational needs of industry
personnel in mind.

Processing Engineering (3 credits)
This is a course provides students with
an understanding of the principles
and current practices of food
processing technology in addition to an
understanding on processing parameters
on food quality. The four major areas
are the introduction to food process
engineering, drying and concentration,
freezing, and heat exchangers. The
major goal is to demonstrate the generic
concepts of food process engineering
considering few examples of unit
operations as models. The overall
course objective is that students should
gain skills on necessary conceptual
ideas for food processing and their
engineering principles. Other methods
of Food Processing such as Extrusion,
Microwave, Irradiation, High Pressure
and Ultrasound Technology will be
reviewed.
BAFN102B, BAFS301B
Year 2 Term 3
(BACC399B) BAFN399B Incubator
Project (4 Credits)
Bachelor of
Science
Programmes
Year 3 Term 1
To understand and effectively work
in the business environment there
must be a strong foundation of all
the interacting factors that comprise
business management including
managing people, finance and
marketing management, business
analysis and operations management,
use of information systems, managing
organisational change, effective
communication and total quality
management. The module will select
and examine the more important
economic, legal, political and social
constraints posing both opportunities
and threats to the organisation, and
place them in the context of a constantly
changing environment. There will be
a focus on agribusiness or general
managerial enterprises knowledge of the

BAFN111B
(BAFS306B) FOOD418B Sensory
Evaluation of Foods (3 credits)
This course deals with the basic
concepts of sensory analysis and
consumer preference. Three major
areas are the basic concepts of sensory
properties, methods of sensory analysis,
and their applications in food product
development. Other areas that are
covered include:- Fundamentals of
sensory perception; test designs and
methods used in studying the sensory
quality of foods, Nature of sensory
responses with emphasis on aroma,
taste and texture of foods; Critical
use of analytical laboratory methods,
Relation of sensory data to chemical and

instrumental measurements; collection
and statistical analysis and interpretation
of sensory data
Packaging (3 credits)
The course gives an overview of
principles and functions of packaging
as they apply to the food industry:Packaging materials viz:- metal,
glass, paper and plastic packaging
and their processes are discussed in
relation with the quality of the food
product. Functions of packaging in food
preservation systems will be examined
using a review of current packaging
materials, their properties, production
methods and applications for specific
products. New packaging technologies
and concepts will be introduced. The
practical aspects will focus on the
design of packaging and the relation
with product quality, safety, legality,
aesthetic performance and cost.
(BAFS309B) FOOD418B Milk
Processing (3 credits)
The course deals with the technology of
dairy products. Knowledge of general
food technology and engineering is
applied to dairy products. The study
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of raw material, modification and
processing steps, and quality aspects of
finished products are reviewed. Practical
sessions include experimental work with
pilot equipment and sensorial analysis
of dairy products.
(BAFS207B) FOOD411B Food and
This course is designed for all BAFT
students interested in knowing the
influence of food patterns on health
and physical performance. It deals
with the description of balanced diet,
the study of the nutrients and sources,
interrelationships, how a nutrition
assessment is done, recommended
nutrient intakes and diet-planning
guides, effects of processing and
storage and food safety. The course
also looks at body systems, such as
the digestive system, the different
components of the diet, and how they
are used by the body. It also covers
the role of diet in the prevention of
heart disease, obesity, cancer and
other diseases. Current national and
international issues affecting food and
nutrition will be reviewed.
PREREQUISITES:- BAFS205B
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(BAFS208B) FOOD412BFood Laws

and Regulations (3 credits)
The course examines basic laws,
regulations, codes and practices
affecting operations. This course will
provide a general overview of the laws,
regulations, history and policies that
govern food regulation in the United
States and Caribbean. Additionally,
this course will provide a detailed
examination of the major legislation,
policies and initiatives in food
regulation. This course will include
practical applications of the food laws
and regulations including regulatory
compliance, administrative procedure,
products liability litigation, food and
color additive approval, nutritional
labeling and analysis of relevant
case law and other legal precedents.
Knowledge, information and experience
gained through this course will give the
student a better understanding of the
legal issues involved in the regulation
of foods and food products both in the
United States and Caribbean markets.
Year 3 Term 2
Processing Meat and Dairy (3
credits)
This course is designed to give
the student an appreciation of
the technologies involved in the

preservation and processing of major
food commodities such as meat and
dairy products, including protein
functionality, thermal processing,
curing, smoking and deterioration during
storage. The product distribution system
will be appraised including processing
and distribution issues related to food
safety will be discussed, along with
consumer issues related to the safety of
meat and dairy products. Examples of
foodborne disease outbreaks involving
meat and dairy products will illustrate
critical control points in the production
of safe meat and dairy products.
Field trips to slaughterhouse and meat
processing plants is an essential part
of the course. Participants will visit
a commercial dairy farm to see the
care and handling of cattle, and the
collection and storage of milk, and
they will discuss animal health and
environmental issues related to the
safety of milk and dairy products.
They will also visit a milk processing
production plant to follow raw milk
through pasteurisation and further
processing as well as a retail and/or
food service establishment handling
dairy products to examine the storage,
handling and sale of dairy products.
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Seminar/Current Hot Topics in Food
(3 credits)
This course provides an opportunity to
pursue a critical evaluation of current
literature on the following topics:food additives, food safety, healthy
foods, environmental contamination,
naturally occurring food toxicants,
processed foods, significant changes
during processing and storage, new
equipments in use and the effects of
ingredients and processing on quality
characteristics of foods. Assigned
readings, oral and written presentations
will be required in this course.
PREREQUISITES:- BAFS203B,
BAFS204B
Product Development (3 credits)
This course is designed to give
the Food Science and Technology
student the opportunity to design,
implement, analyse, and present an
original research project such as the
development a food product that is
substantially modified to improve the
nutritional quality of that food and to
measure the effects of this modification
has on the sensory and physical
qualities of that food.
PREREQUISITES:- BAFS203B,
BAFS204B
(BAFS307B) FOOD416B Postharvest

order to minimise postharvest losses.
Year 3 Term 3
Project (4 Credits)
processing systems. This project-
based learning is considered integral

production, processing and research
along with important business concepts
such as entrepreneurship, creativity and
idea development, design of competitive
PREREQUISITE: BAFT Authorisation
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(BACC399B) BAFN399B Internship
(6 Credits)
learning process and a good agrienterprise internship programme can
expose students to the practical side of
food and agriculture. As such, given the
stated vision of the BAFTs programmes
to produce farm-ready entrepreneurial
graduates, this course offers the
opportunity for students to obtain
supervised work experience and to
observe and participate in management
and other operations at Universityapproved agribusiness enterprises. It
provides a career-related experience
that enhances the students academic
learning by integrating classroom
theories and information and real
agri-business conditions and situations
through all aspects of production and
marketing over the course of a farming
season.
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Bachelor of Science
in Crop Science and
Technology
Opportunities
The Science degree option provides a
stronger foundation in basic and applied
sciences and is intended for students
desirous of:
pursuing a graduate degree or
seeking a career in Research and
Development
teaching and research at
universities, regional and

international agricultural research
and development agencies [UWI,
CARDI, CIRAD, FAO, UNDP, CFC,
CARICOM, CDB, INRA, WIST,
SIRI], private sector/industry,
extension service and consulting
firms. Universities, state agencies
[NAMDEVCO, CARIRI,TTABA, CDA]
managerial positions in industries
transfer, adoption and
communication of research findings
to the public to ensure efficient,
environmentally sound food
production and use of horticultural
products.
Admissions Criteria
Technology:
an asset to applicants. Applicants
should also have attained 5 O
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Science
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Level passes including English,
OR
or,
Public Health, or,
OR
before selection.
examination.
Programme Credits

Year 1 Term 1
II (3 credits)
students to pursue more specialized
offered.
(3 credits)

credits)
magnetism.
(3 Credits)
the fundamentals of organizing a small
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and exercises.
includes classification of crops, growth

requirements, developmental stages and
pests and diseases of economic crops.
It is also intended to improve students
practical ability in field establishment,
nursery practices and propagation of
horticultural crops.

Credits)
of plants and animals emphasizing
function.
Year 1 Term 2
(BACS101B) CROP202B Introduction

to Crop Production (3 Credits)
This is an introductory course designed
to build on students knowledge of basic
principles involved in the production of
horticultural, field and fodder crops. It

stereochemistry.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM111B
(BACC107B) MBIO111B
Microbiology I (3 Credits)
Bachelor of
Science
Programmes
(BACC108B) ENTR111B

organizational skills will be addressed
(BACC109B) BIOS110B Biostatistics
(3 Credits)

findings.
PREREQUISITES: CALC110B or
MATH110B
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and exercises.


(3 Credits)
Year 1 Term 3
(BACC202B) BICH210B
Topics and approaches will emphasize
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Project (4 Credits)
Year 2 Term 1
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also be included.
PREREQUISITES: BIOL210B,
CHEM111B
(BACS102B) CROP403B Soil
Science (3 Credits)
An integrated perspective of the soil
physical, biological and chemical
properties is undertaken to better
understand and apply soil management
practices in the broader context of
agro-ecosystems. Emphasis will
be on clay soil management and
maintenance of soil fertility and the
prevention of erosion for enhancement
of crop production. Topics to include
basic concepts of soil chemistry and
fertility and how soil and environmental
properties affect nutrient availability
and cycling, soil physical properties
and soil structure; and their interactions
with water, soil organisms and

chemical inputs; organic farming,
soil conservation and the fate of
nutrients in the agro-ecosystem and
nutrient management without creating
environmental hazards. These topics will
be supported by hands on laboratory
techniques and analytical procedures
and field visits to view experimentation
in crop nutrition and observation of
nutrition deficiency, characterization and
remediation and land preparation and
cultivation practices
An understanding of how plants function
and grow, and the factors influencing
crop yields. Topics include cell
structure and function at the whole plant
level and plant metabolism including
photosynthesis and respiration, light
nutrition and hormones and plant growth
regulators effect on flowering, fruiting,
dormancy, abscission and senescence.
Seed development and germination,
vegetative development and
reproduction. Laboratory experiments
and exercises to exemplify concepts
and demonstration of physiological

greenhouse practicals to demonstrate
the effect of environmental stress and
crop management practices on crop
growth and development and the use of
computer software to model crop growth
analysis in maize and of legume crops.
The biological and chemical processes
affecting plant availability, function
and losses of nutrients applied in
fertilizers, organic manures and
amendments used in agricultural and
horticultural crop production. With
this knowledge students become able
to evaluate soil nutrient status and
crop nutrient demand, to diagnose
nutrient deficiencies of agricultural
and horticultural crops, and to plan
fertilization strategies at the crop
and farm level. The course is about
the management of soil and other
growth media for optimal nutrition
of agricultural and horticultural
crops. This includes topics about
soil fertility management, soil liming
an amelioration, plant nutritional
physiology, production and use of
fertilizers, crop fertilizer response
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and effects on crop quality, efficient
management of animal manures and
green manures for reducing nutrient
loss, fertilization strategies for individual
crops and application of nutrient
balances
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Year 2 Term 2
(BACC209B) BICH211B
PREREQUISITES: BICH210B
(3 Credits)

are analyzed. Topics will include
standardization and grading and
industrialization and globalization of
the organization of the various stages
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Science
Programmes
Pathology (3 Credits)
A foundation course which describes the
principal microbial agents causing plant
diseases and appraising the mechanism
of crop loss and of control and
management options in relation to the
biology and epidemiology of the causal
organism. The material focuses on the
three interacting factors necessary for
disease to occur: the pathogen, the host,
and the environment. Practicals and
field visits to be made to understand the
transmission, observe symptoms and
make diagnosis and control strategies
based on the application of fungicides,
biological control and deployment of
disease resistant varieties. Introduction
to recent plan biotechnology in crop
protection. Laboratory exercises to
include observation and identification of
fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes
and field visits to view symptoms of
major economic field and horticultural
crops.
(BACS206B) CROP250B Greenhouse

and Nursery Management (3 Credits)
This courses uses a hands-on laboratory
approach to teach students how to
grow and manage fall greenhouse crops
including bedding plants, cut flowers,
foliage, poinsettias and other flowering
potted plants. It emphasizes the
principles of greenhouse management
for commercial production of floral
crops; greenhouse construction and
operation; regulating and controlling
the environment; applying cultural
practices as they affect plant processes
and influence growth and development;
management and marketing of high
quality floriculture crops.
(BAFS307B) FOOD416B Post
Harvest Processing Technology (3
Credits)
order to minimize postharvest losses.

(BACS203B) CROP330B Entomology
(3 Credits)
Introduction to the importance and
diversity of insect species, basic
taxonomy, physiology and behaviour. In
this course students will learn basics of
insect structure and function, and the
importance of insects in both natural
and man-made ecosystems. Emphasis
is placed on the various orders and
major families of insects and their varied
solutions to evolutionary problems.
Entomology is an introduction to insects
and their allies. Emphasis will be on
insect as pests and vectors of plant
disease and the economic damage. An
understanding of their ecology and life
cycles will be the basis of strategies
in controlling insect population
by chemical, biological, cultural
and integrated pest management.
Regulation and quarantine and
monitoring techniques and threatened
species will be studied. Social insects
and their economic and beneficial
use will be considered. Laboratory
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exercises will include insect collection,
identification, classification and
mounting exercises are to be undertaken
along with laboratory exercises/
demonstration in insect anatomy. Field
symptoms of damage and life cycles
will be observed and recorded in field
work.
Year 2 Term 3
Project (4 Credits)
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(BACC306B) CROP325B Internship
(6 credits)

In Level 2: Semester 3, students will
continue to conduct the necessary work
on the incubator projects. Additionally,
each student will participate in a
mandatory industrial agricultural
internship. Faculty and staff will also
utilize semester 3 for staff development
Year 3 Term 1
(BACS202B) CROP404B Annual
Credits)
depth study on variety recognition,
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Science
Programmes
and management systems for annual
crops are discussed. Crop health and
technology, processing and utilization
have to be considered for a range of
economic perennial crops. Emphasis
will be on annual crops, vegetables,
fresh fruits, herbs and condiments.
Observation of field crop operations and
harvesting with visits to markets and
ports. The challenge is nice and exotic
production and processing of novel
products.
(BACS302B) CROP402B Agriculture
System Engineering (3 Credits)
This is an introduction to farm
and agricultural engineering. The
emphasis is to enable knowledgeable
in the various sources of power and
differentiate fossil and renewable
energy. The farm operations are high
mechanized, and farm machinery is
available for all type of terrain and
topography. The course introduces
farm power, and farm equipment and
implement for all land preparation,
tillage and planting, cultivation and
drainage and irrigation, crop-spraying,

and mower, combine-harvesting
operations. Renewable energy use for
irrigation, wind energy and solar energy,
crop dryers and processing technology,
and bio-gas technology, and micro-grid
electricity are discussed. Exposure to
material strengths, types, estimation
and budgeting of farm building and
equipment will be conducted. Designs
and construction of drainage and
irrigation systems, crop dryers, grading
systems will be introduced.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS110B
the organization, and place them in

Propagation and Tissue Culture (3
Credits)
Students will be introduced to various
methods of plant propagation sexual,
asexual and micro propagation along
with seed propagation, dormancy,
types of dormancy and methods of
breaking dormancy. The use of growth
regulators will be discussed. The
course will also review the principles
of tissue culture technology such as
culture of callus, anther, pollen, zygotic
embryos and protoplasts. Applications
of all plant propagation methods to
mass propagation and breeding will
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be discussed as it relates to various
crops along with the benefits and
disadvantages of the various plant
propagation techniques. Laboratory
exercises and demonstrations will be
conducted on the various methods of
plant propagation. Site visits to tissue
culture laboratory along with various
nurseries will be conducted.
Year 3 Term 2
(BACS303B) CROP405B Perennial
Credits)
indepth study on, variety recognition,
management systems, nutrition and
crop health, crop improvement,
harvesting, post harvest technology,
processing and utilization Have to be
considered for a range of economic
annual crops. Emphasis will be
on Perennial crops, tree, vine and
grass crop. Observation of field crop
operations and harvesting with visits
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to markets and ports. The challenge

is to encourage exotic production and
processing of novel products.
(BACS304B) CROP401B Weeds
An understanding of how weeds as an
unwanted plant function and grow and
influence crop yields. The economic
importance of this pest is evaluated in
terms of it useful and harmful effect to
crops, man, and animals. Its biology,
ecology, physiology and reproductive
systems are studied. An integrate
approach chemical, biological,
mechanical and cultural approaches
are evaluated with consideration to the
environment.
(BACC425B) BACS305B Capstone
(3 Credits)
working in teams to synthesize their

PREREQUISITE: Permission from
assigned instructor
Year 3 Term 3
Project (4 Credits)
Bachelor of Science
in Biotechnology
The 21st century is already being
called the age of biotechnology.
The biotechnology field is developing
and expanding rapidly. Thus,
job opportunities for trained
biotechnologists are expected to rapidly
expand in academic, government and
private sectors. This was as a result of
the modern field of biotechnology which
has emerged in the last 20-25 years as
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Science
Programmes
a major contributor to the advancement
of environmental sciences, medicine,
agriculture, and industry. Recent
developments in biotechnology, where
new methods in genetics, biochemistry,
microbiology, developmental, cellular
and molecular biology promise major
improvements in applied biological
sciences. Biotechnology has broad
applications that affect many areas of
society including agriculture, medicine,
food, and the environment. Modern
biotechnology is based upon model
systems drawn from all life forms viruses, bacteria, plants and animals
of varying complexity - which provides
detailed knowledge of cells and their
DNA. The use of biotechnological skills
to find new solutions to environmental
problems, agricultural productivity and
plant disease control, and breakthroughs
in human health care (e.g. gene therapy)
and other areas such as bioprocessing
(large-scale separating and purifying
techniques), genetic engineering,
immunobiochemistry (diagnostics),
protein engineering, bioremediation
and tissue culture (e.g. stem cells) has
created a global impact.

Opportunities
Career opportunities exist in:
Government ministries/agencies,
Universities and Private Companies
in research and development,
Advisory and consultancy positions,
Business Entrepreneurs to develop,
promote and produce their own
products/inventions
Careers for Biotechnology graduates
include
Lab Technician,
Diagnostic Technician,
Plant Breeding,
Agriculture related employment:
Agricultural Service Industry,
Agronomist, Government officer,
Crop
Production, Animal Breeding,
Aquaculture, Public Health, Health
Officer, Horticulturalist, Commercial and
Operation Analyst, Livestock Production,
Crop Management, Farm Management,
Fisheries Officer, Food Scientist, Food
Technologist,
Environmental Biologist,
Environmental Chemist
Pharmaceutical Sales and Research
Bioinformatics
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Graduates from the B.Sc. Biotechnology

can smoothly transition into roles
either pursing a graduate program or
directly into careers in government/
international agencies, agri-business
oriented companies, regional and
international research institutions or as
entrepreneurs. Students will also be
well prepared to enter pharmaceutical,
agricultural and biomedical research
industries and organizations as
laboratory technicians, quality control
technicians, assay analysts, chemical
technicians and bioinformaticists.
Admissions Criteria
For the B.Sc. in Biotechnology degree,
the following benchmark entry standards
shall apply:

Chemistry. Applicants with
BOTH CAPE LEVEL I and II passes
in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
and
Biology would be
eligible for certain exemptions.
General Paper or Communication
Studies would be an as
set to applicants. Applicants must
also have attained 5 Ordinary Levels
OR CSEC passes in English,
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and another subject.
OR
or Animal Health and Veterinary
Public Health, or Applicants
completing the Diploma in Animal
Health, Production and Veterinary
Public Health
OR
Programme Credits
Programme Structure for B.Sc.
Biotechnology (Students can choose
between core and elective courses
in Plant, Animal and/or General
Biotechnology where specified)
Year 1 Term 1
II (3 credits)
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students to pursue more specialized

offered.
(3 Credits)
the fundamentals of organizing a small

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Science
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and exercises.


Credits)
of plants and animals emphasizing
function.

credits)
magnetism.

(3 credits)
Year 1 Term 2
stereochemistry.
PREREQUISITE: CHEM111B
(BACC107B) MBIO111B
(BACC108B) ENTR111B
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organizational skills will be addressed
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(BABT202B) BIOT215B Cell and

Molecular Biology (3 Credits)
This course deals with the biology
of cells of higher organisms: The
structure, function, and biosynthesis
of cellular membranes and organelles;
transport, receptors, and cell signaling;
the cytoskeleton, chromatin structure
and RNA synthesis. The course covers
the macromolecules, organelles and
biochemistry of the cell. Cells are
first examined at the macromolecular
and subcellular levels to explore the
theme of macromolecular structure and
function, and then the communication
processes of cells are analyzed.
Applications of molecular biology
and novel techniques used in cellular
biology will be introduced.


Year 1 Term 3
(BACC399B) BIOT499B Incubator
term of each year)
processing systems. This project-
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Science
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based learning is considered integral
Year 2 Term 1
(BACC202B) BICH210B
Biochemistry (3 Credits)
This course is intended to be a
foundation course for the program,
providing students with the basis of
the biochemistry of cellular function in

animals and plants. Metabolic pathways
are examined from thermodynamic
and regulatory perspectives. This
course provides the linkage between
the inanimate world of chemistry and
the living world of biology. Topics
will include: an introduction to the
fundamental principles of biochemistry;
protein structure and function; lipids and
the structure of biological membranes;
nucleotides and the structure of nucleic
acids; bioenergetics and the metabolism
of carbohydrates and lipids; the
integration and regulation of cellular
metabolism; enzyme structure, function
and kinetics; biological membranes and
transport, signal pathways.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL210B, CHEM111B
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include laboratory experiments and

exercises to exemplify concepts
and to demonstrate physiological
greenhouse practicals will be used to
demonstrate the effect of environmental
stress and crop management practices
on crop growth and development
Computer software will be used to
model crop growth analysis in maize
and leguminous crops.

The course will examine how plants
function and grow along with the
factors influencing crop yields. The
topics covered include: cell structure
and function at the whole plant
level, plant metabolism (including
photosynthesis and respiration), light
nutrition and the effect of hormones and
plant growth regulators on flowering,
fruiting, dormancy, abscission and
senescence. The course also explores
seed development and germination
along with vegetative development and
reproduction. The teaching methods

systems.
Elective Note: Students can select any
two (2) Free Electives from available
Year 2 course offered by any BAFT
programme with approval in Year 2
Term 1.
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Year 2 Term 2
(BABT207B) BIOT412B Applied
Molecular Biology (3 Credits)
Molecular biology pertains to the study
of living systems at the molecular level,
especially DNA and RNA, and provides
a background appropriate for further
work in the rapidly expanding areas of
genomics, cell biology, biotechnology,
microbiology, diagnostics, and
therapeutics. This course will focus on
selected aspects of molecular biology
that provide the non-specialist with
the principles for understanding the
structure and functional relationships of
molecular biology techniques including
DNA manipulation, cloning, RNA
isolation and characterization, cDNA
synthesis (RT-PCR) and analysis, and
PCR. Multiple modern day molecular
biology techniques in the biotechnology
and pharmaceutical industries will
be presented and several examples
of molecular applications will be
highlighted.
PREREQUISITES: BIOT310B, BICH210B
(BACC109B) BIOS110B Biostatistics
(3 Credits)

findings.
PREREQUISITES: CALC110B OR
MATH110B
(BACC209B) BICH211B

(3 Credits)
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and exercises.
(3 Credits)
are analyzed. Topics will include
standardization and grading and
industrialization and globalization of
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the organization of the various stages
Elective Note: Students can select one
(1) Biotechnology Elective offered by
the Biotechnology programme with
approval in Year 2 Term 2.
Year 2 Term 3
Project (4 Credits)
Year 3 Term 1
(BABT315B) BIOT313B Genetic
Engineering (4 Credits)
The purpose of this course is to
introduce students to basic molecular
biological concepts and techniques
used in the fields of biotechnology and
genetic engineering. This course covers
essential techniques used in genetic
engineering. Assuming little background
in biology, the course introduces
fundamental aspects of molecular
biology including mechanisms for
storage of information in DNA and
transfer of this information to RNA
and protein molecules. Manipulations
of DNA molecules to rearrange or
remodel genetic information (cloning)
are described from both theoretical
and practical viewpoints. Topics
covered include the use of restriction
endonucleases, amplification of DNA
sequences using the polymerase chain
reaction (PCR), detection of DNA and
RNA using hybridization (Southern and
Northern blotting), properties of cloning
vectors and their use in constructing
genomic and cDNA libraries, DNA
sequencing and sequence analysis,
creating and detecting mutations in DNA
and introducing these mutations into a
genome, and expression of proteins.
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Science
Programmes
(BABT203B) BIOT314B Plant Tissue
Culture Technology (3 Credits)
This course provides undergraduatelevel knowledge of and expertise plant
tissue culture theory and practice.
This course has a vocational focus and
introduces the student to the theory
and practice of tissue culture and their
role from modifying plants in plant
biotechnology to the propagation
of endangered plants and from
modifying cell lines in biotechnology
to the propagation of all lines for
use in medical, microbiological and
biochemical research. It prepares the
students in particular for a career with
plants, both in plant biotechnology
and in environmental biotechnology.
Students study media, sterilization,
explants, micropropagation, callus
culture, organogenesis, embryogenesis,
somatic variation, doubled haploids,
interspecific hybrids, protoplast fusion
and environmental conditions required.
These are related to uses of cell and
tissue culture and compared with
traditional techniques.
PREREQUISITES: BIOL215B, BIOT310B
Cell Culture Technology or other
Biotechnology Elective (3 Credits)
This course provides knowledge of
and expertise in fundamental theories
and practice of cell and tissue culture

in animal systems. Students will learn
applied techniques and be familiar with
sterile technique, media preparation
and subculture and viability staining.
Additional topics include: modifying cell
lines in biotechnology; cell preservation;
protoplast culture and fusion; cell
cloning and fusion monoclonal antibody
production; vaccines and genetically
engineered cell products. This course
will also focus on applications of tissue
culture and stem cells for agriculture
and therapeutic purposes. Modification
of cell lines in biotechnology for
use in medical, microbiological and
biochemical research will be examined.
PREREQUISITES: BIOL215B, BIOT310B
(BABT312B) BIOT422B Biology
and Genetics of Microorganisms (3
Credits)
In the latter half of the twentieth
century, advances in biochemistry,
molecular biology, genomics and our
understanding of the physical basis
of heredity have changed the nature
of genetics and how we approach
many problems in the biology of
microorganisms. The application of
genetic approaches and the resulting
conceptual arguments often provide
important insights into biological
systems not obtainable by other means.
The course will include anatomy,

chemistry, physiology, genetics,
development and environmental
interactions of microorganisms.
Discussions will include the molecular
structure of the gene, the chemistry
of gene action, mutagenic agents,
and genetic control mechanisms in
microorganisms. Emphasis placed
on experimental basis for current
concepts in molecular methods. This
course is designed help students learn
and use basic concepts inherent in
viral, bacterial and parasitic genetics
as applied to molecular diagnostic
methodology.
PREREQUISITES: BIOT215B
(BABT308B) BIOT421B Bioethics
in Biotechnology and Genetic
This course intends to use real and
hypothetical case studies to illustrate
ethical issues in biotechnology.
General ethical theories and critical
thinking will be presented to allow
students tools for analysis of issues.
Discussion will use examples drawn
primarily on current news topics in
biotechnology and will expand into
the ethics of various contemporary
biotechniques. This course will provide
students with training and practice
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in difficult ethical situations that they
may face in their careers allowing
them to evaluate personal and social
consequences of their choices. Students
are expected to participate in classroom
discussions, simulations, and
debates. Issues discussed will include
cloning, genetic engineering, genetic
testing, transplantation, reproductive
technology, genetic screening, genetic
engineering, animal and human
experimentation, the ethics of teaching
biology and its underlying evolutionary
theory and eco-ethics. This course
will introduce students to bioethics as
an interdisciplinary subject through
critical thinking, writing and discussing
contemporary issues in biotechnology
and genetic engineering.
To understand and effectively work
in the business environment there
must be a strong foundation of all
the interacting factors that comprise
business management including
managing people, finance and
marketing management, business
analysis and operations management,
use of information systems, managing
organizational change, effective
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communication and total quality

management. The module will select
and examine the more important
economic, legal, political and social
constraints posing both opportunities
and threats to the organization, and
place them in the context of a constantly
changing environment. There will be
a focus on agribusiness or general
managerial enterprises knowledge of the
Year 3 Term 2
(BABT315B) BIOT313B Molecular
Genetics and Genomics (4 Credits)
This course consists of an overview
of the principles of plant and animal
genetics including Mendelian
and modern concepts of heredity.
Developments in molecular genetics
will be addressed through the chemistry
and physiology of the gene and the
nature of gene action in prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells. Whole genome
sequencing projects and its applications
will be discussed. The concepts of the
transcriptome and proteome will also be
presented to encourage students to have
a holistic view of the genome as a unit
of information to be accessed.
PREREQUISITE: BIOT310B
(BABT302B) BIOT417B
Environmental Biotechnology (4
Credits)
Biotechnology can offer both
conventional and exciting novel
solutions to environmental pollution
problems as well as alternative cleaner
manufacturing technologies. This
course examines current applications of
biotechnology to environmental quality
evaluation, monitoring, and remediation
of contaminated environments. The
scale of technology ranges from the
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molecular to macrobiotic. Relevant
topics of microbiology and plant
biology are presented. These provide a
foundation for subsequent discussions
of microbial removal and degradation
of organics, phytoremediation of soil
and water contaminated with toxic
metals and radionuclides, wetlands
as treatment processes, biofilms/
biofilters for vapor-phase wastes, and
composting. Emphasis is placed on
modeling and design. Advantages
and disadvantages of each application
are compared. Case studies are
presented in the areas of biosensors
in environmental analysis; molecular
biology applications in environmental
engineering; and genetic engineering of
organisms for bioremediation.
(BABT309B) BIOT420B
Bioinformatics (4 Credits)
Techniques in DNA sequencing have
made it practical to fully sequence
entire genomes leading to the need
to understand the information within
these genomes. The course will
discuss current and latest techniques in
Bioinformatics and the use of modern
information technology to utilize data
banks for protein and DNA sequence
on the internet to identify and extract
key information concerning the genetic
basis of inherited traits. Bioinformatics

incorporates elements of molecular
biology, evolutionary biology, and
computer science. Molecular biology
provides the tools to determine
DNA sequences asking fundamental
questions about how the genetic
components interact, evolutionary
biology provides the conceptual
framework to understand the change
in sequences over time and computer
science provides the information
processing needed to extract useful
information from genome sequences.
to the information available from DNA
sequencing projects, ranging from the
sequences of individual genes to those
of entire genomes. The course describes
computer methods used to analyze
information about gene sequences,
gene mapping, phylogenetics and
comparative genomics. The central goal
of the course will be to train students to
think effectively about DNA sequences
as a problem in information processing.
PREREQUISITES: BIOS110B, BIOT412B
Elective Note: Students can select two
(2) Biotechnology Electives offered
by the Biotechnology programme with
approval in Year 3 Term 2.
Year 3 Term 3
Project (4 Credits)
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(BACC306B) BIOT325B Internship (6
Credits)
learning process and a good agrienterprise internship programme can
expose students to the practical side of
food and agriculture. As such, given the
stated vision of the BAFTs programmes
to produce farm-ready entrepreneurial
graduates, this course offers the
opportunity for students to obtain
supervised work experience and to
observe and participate in management
and other operations at Universityapproved agribusiness enterprises. It
provides a career-related experience
that enhances the students academic
learning by integrating classroom
theories and information and real
agri-business conditions and situations
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through all aspects of production and

marketing over the course of a farming
season.
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Bachelors of Fine
Arts In Fashion
Design
Opportunities
The following careers are available to
graduates of this programme:
Fashion Designer (womenswear,
childrenswear, menswear, lingerie,
knitwear)
Specialty Designer (sports apparel,
maternity wear, bridal wear, swimwear,
urbanwear)
Accessories Designer (shoes, bags,
jewellery)
Design Director
Custom Clothier
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Fashion Coordinator
Fashion Consultant
Product Manager
Collections Director
Patternmaker
Pattern Grader
Technical Designer
Fashion Educator
Admission Criteria from the
following programmes:
Two (2) passes at GCE Advanced
Level or CAPE I and II and passes in a
minimum of three (3) CXC (CSEC)
General Proficiency Level or equivalent
GCE O-Levels which must include either
CXC grade 1 or GCE
grade A in Mathematics and English; or
Successful completion of the CAFD
Diploma in Fashion Design programme
or related studies; or
A letter of intent stating why the
applicant desires to study fashion;
A self portrait drawn from a mirror; and
Submission of 10 drawings illustrating
10 garments for a man or woman
travelling to Tobago on vacation.
Credits
of 2.0 required.
1st Year Term 1
(FAFD115B) FTEX111R Textile
Identification I: Natural Fibres (3
credits)
the structure, properties and the basic
engineering of natural fibre textiles. It
includes the fundamentals of fibres,
yarns, fabric construction, colour,
and care of textiles is examined and
analyzed as they relate to the selection
of fabric for clothing and special
applications.
(FAFD117B) FDRW113R Drawing
from Observation (3 credits)
This studio course introduces the notion
of eye to brain to hand coordination as
fundamental to the drawing processes.
The course will focus on drawing in
a precise manner as detail of subject
should be achieved while working
expressively. Emphasis is placed on
proportion and scale, linear atmospheric
perspective, multiple vanishing points,
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relative size, contrast, tonal study
and surface texture. Personal practice
outside of directed practical contact
hours is strongly recommended.
(CCCT101B) CTNK115R Critical
Thinking (3 credits)
In thinking critically, a position is simply
not taken as the fact of it, but as a
perspective, a way of seeing it of which
there may be endorsement, variation
or contradiction, depending on the
responding point of view. In essence
then, critical thinking is not merely
accepting a position, but responding to
it, evaluating it and in this process there
are two basics: Determining purpose
Evaluating how that purpose is achieved.
The writers purpose may be varied
and it often influences the frame which
is used to achieve that purpose. Each
frame is distinguished by specific
features which should be examined to
determine the extent to which purpose
has been achieved
(FAFN107B) FCOA113R Basic
Computing: Office Applications (2
credits)
the use, concepts, techniques and
terminology of computing. The course
will demonstrate how computes assist

in a wide range of personal, commercial
and organizational activities. The
objective of the course is to have
the students become self-sufficient,
competent computer users as well
as to teach them the fundamentals of
computer use, computer nomenclatures,
architectures, networks, hardware,
software and the Internet. Students will
learn how computers and application
software are applied in technology,
what a computer is, what it does, and
how it knows what to do. The computer
components are examined, including
input/output devices, the central
processing unit, memory and storage.
Students will discover how system
software is different from application
software and become acquainted with
the purpose of application software
packages. Networks, the Internet, and
the World Wide Web are introduced. A
Basic Computing Self Assessment will
be given to the students at the beginning
and at the end of the semester for a
comparative evaluation of skills and
knowledge attained throughout the
course.

(3 credits)
Art History I analyzes selected
topics in the World History of Art
and Architecture from the Paleolithic
period (circa 30,000 B.C to the Italian
Renaissance in 1600 A.D.) The course
also examines the arts and crafts of
people within Caribbean region prior
to European contact. The course
provides greater awareness of the arts
of past civilizations. It also offers an
understanding and appreciation of the
arts of people within this region. It fits
into the overall program because it
challenges students to appreciate the
arts of other societies. The course is
designed for art students, practicing
artists, art historians and art enthusiasts.
Indeed the Arts of various civilizations
is an ideal starting point for imaginative
work in any creative field.
(FAFN101B) FFND111R Fashion
Fundamentals: The Fashion Industry
(3 credits)
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market are examined and analyzed.
the industry, analyzing the impact that
politics, art, media, the economy,
also considered.
(FAFD119B) FDCD115R Colour &
Design (3 credits)
Design is the process of selection of
all visual elements used by artists to
express themselves. These elements
are shape, value, texture, color, line,
space and mass. Visual sensitivity
and a working knowledge of the
design elements is developed by
solving a series of 2-Dimensional and
3-Dimensional problems, employing
a variety of media and materials. The
objective of this course is to introduce
students to the elements and concepts
of basic design in black and white. As
concepts are presented, projects will be
assigned to provide an opportunity to
visually express an understanding of the
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design principles. Students will be able

to apply the elements and principles of
design in their own artwork.
analyzed as they relate to the selection

of fabric for clothing and special
applications.
1st Year Term 2
(FAFD118B) FDRW114R Life Drawing

(3 credits)
The study of the human anatomy, its
planes and movement in space is the
focus of this project based drawing
class. The semester begins with the
use of gesture and structural, academic
drawing. It then proceeds analytically
through line, plane and volume while
focusing on the dramatic use of light
and perception of colour.
PREREQUISITES: FDRW113R
(FAFN108B) FCGA114R Basic

Computing Graphic Applications (2
credits)
Adobe Creative Suite has become
an indispensable tool for designers
in a number of different fields
including fashion design. Serving as
an introduction to the use of graphic
software, this course introduces
the basics of Adobe Photoshop and
Adobe Illustrator. Students learn their
way around both of these software
applications from menus, tool boxes
and colour palettes to the use of layers,
levels and the manipulation of desktop
elements and the image itself.
(FAFD116B) FTEX112R Textile
Identification II: Synthetic Fibres (3
credits)
the structure, properties and the basic
engineering of synthetic fibre textiles.
It includes the fundamentals of fibres,
yarns, fabric construction, colour,
and care of textiles is examined and
(CCEL101B) ENGL103R English

Literature and Composition 3 credits
Students explore the differences
between speech and writing. Using
English literature as a premise,
they analyze writing characteristics,
conventions and principles for a variety
of writing functions in a wide range of
personal and public situations.
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11 (3 credits)
Lectures and research covering the
major influences in painting and
sculpture of the 19th and 20th centuries
including regional art.
PREREQUISITES: Art History I
(FAFD120B) FDCD116R Colour &
Design II (3 credits)
This second-semester course focuses
on color theory and its relationship to
design. Problems in color mixing and
color grouping are studies and solved
through studio and outside assignments.
Individual and group critiques continue
as a means of refining analytical
thinking and of developing a vocabulary
to express design concepts.
(FAFN102B) FFND112R Fashion
Fundamentals: Apparel Construct (2
credits)
This class is a technical course
serving as a primer in hand and sewing
machine techniques as well as the
basic construction and assembly of
garments. Students will learn a wide
range of sewing stitches as well as
basic construction techniques ranging
from pattern layouts and cutting to the
assembly and finishing of a garment.
2nd Year Term 1

(FAFD227B) FDIL217R Fashion
Design Illustration I (3 credits)
This course teaches the basic fashion
illustration techniques needed by
fashion students to express their ideas
visually. In order to learn to express
their ideas visually students study
basic fashion illustration techniques
including drawing the fashion figure,
its various styles and attitudes, use
of gouache, mixing colour, rendering
techniques, reducing fabrics and details
to scale, drawing clothing styles and
construction details. Students will do
market research, collecting information,
sharpening their skills of observation
and research while learning to prepare
reports for both visual and oral
presentations.
(FAFD221B) FDRW211R Beginning
Fashion Drawing (3 credits)
Model Drawing is required in each
semester of the program because it
is necessary to understand and draw
the figure well enough so that twodimensional drawing can be used as a
means for solving three-dimensional
design problems. The beginning level
teaches basic drawing skills beginning
with 2 minute random sketches from a
live fashion model to help the student

define movement, proportion, and
perspective. Students learn to see the
silhouette of the figure and of clothing
through color blocking with pastels
which helps the student arrive at the
desired contour line fashion drawing
necessary for communicating their ideas
on paper. Students create a collage from
the fashion figure using magazine clips
which not only serves to strengthen
perception of clothing silhouettes, it is
also a tool to stimulate the imagination
and serve as inspiration for textile
design in other projects.
(FAFD223B) FDPD213R Pattern
Drafting I (3 credits)
This course is the introduction to all
flat pattern-making, and covers all
the fundamentals of this discipline.
Through use of the basic sloper and
its manipulation students learn to draft
basic collars, sleeves, skirts and shirts
which can later be used to realize many
styles.
PREREQUISITES: Satisfactory
completion of 1st year (Foundation)
studies
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(FAFD229B) FFDW219R Digital
Workshop I: Photoshop (2 credits)
A digital imaging course tailored to
fit the needs of the fashion designer,
this class provides a comprehensive
exploration of Adobe Photoshop as a
tool for Fashion Visual Presentations.
Students learn how to use scan, paint
and manipulate previously prepared
fashion art through the use of special
effects, filters, masks, layers and
channels to create inspiration and
presentation boards.
FJOS211R History of Costume (3
credits)
This history of fashion course is
different garments worn in ancient
Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as
those worn by Europeans during the
Middle Ages up to the 19th Century. An
understanding of the evolution of the
society through the clothes people once
wore is placed within a sociological,
economical and religious context.
(FAFD225B) FDDR215R Draping (3
credits)
A study of the theory and application of
principles of apparel design on a three
dimensional body form in conjunction
with pattern drafting techniques. Basic
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silhouettes and garment style features

are draped, pattern drafted and fitted in
brown cotton. Students will learn the
principal tools to create original apparel
designs for specified target markets.
studies
2nd Year Term 2
(FAFD228B) FDIL218R Fashion
Design Illustration II (3 credits)
This semester s focus is on the student
as designer. Good drawing of figures,
proportions and anatomy is emphasized.
Each persons style will develop
naturally as the student becomes more
aware of various fashion looks. Each
week will be devoted to drawing and
rendering of different fabrics within
a fashion collection context. The
importance of the croquis book is
explained and thus becomes a part of
this course beginning this semester.
All design work is done in this book
and perfected. A clipping file is also
required this semester.
PREREQUISITES: FDIL217R
(FAFD224B) FDPD214R Pattern

Drafting II (3 credits)
A continuation of Pattern Drafting I, this
semesters course covers more complex
exercises. Shirts, basic trousers, the
jacket and coat are all subjects for
study. There are also one-day problems
in which students work independently to
develop patterns for given styles, having
to interpret style lines from photographs
and sketches. Emphasis is on problem
solving: learning how to analyze any
given design for its relation to previous
class exercises and how to proceed with
making the pattern. The purpose of this
course is to develop an understanding
of professional pattern making skills in
the manner of design room procedures.
studies
(FAFD230B) FDDW220R Digital
Workshop II: Illustrator (2 credits)
Using Adobe Illustrator, the focus in on
drawing, colour stories, line planning,
silhouette and fabric design. The course
emphasizes hand-on experience in
developing flat sketches used for spec
sheets, presentation and storyboards,
designing and merchandising a line, and
record-keeping as a way to establish
fashion design principles through digital
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line design development techniques.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Computing:
Graphic Applications
(FAFD222B) FDRW212R Intermediate
Fashion Drawing (3 credits)
MODEL DRAWING, in the second
semester, serves to further develop the
students basic drawing skills through
experimentation with various media.
With each introduction of the media,
students are shown examples from
professional illustrators the world over
as a means of inspiration for personal
style. Drawing of accessories is
introduced as well. Students also learn
how to develop original artwork on the
computer using Corel Painter, a drawing
tablet and l.
PREREQUISITES: FDRW211R
(FAFD226B) FDDR216R Draping (3
credits)
Based on the theory and application of
draping principles of Draping I, this
course explores the development of
apparel styles through the application of
draping principles in conjunction with
pattern drafting. This course exposes
the student to the design process from
initial concept, different fabric types,
brown cotton sample development,
fitting procedures and final execution of
the finished pattern.

PREREQUISITES: FDDR215R
(FAFN210B) FHIS212R Contemporary
Fashion History (3 credits)
From its origins in the mid-19th
century, to the makers and shakers in
the contemporary world of style, this
history of fashion course focuses on
contemporary fashion from its origins
with Charles Worth through to todays
cutting edge young designers.
(FAFD333B) FDRW313R Advanced

Model Drawing (2 credits)
Fashion drawing on this level helps the
student transform basic, academic skills
learned in Level 2 into an expression
of personal style. A more in-depth
exploration and experimentation of the
media (pastels, markers and paint)
helps the student capture and project
the style and attitude of the clothed
figure.
PREREQUISITES: Intermediate
Fashion Drawing
3rd Year Term 1

(FAFD331B) FDDS311R Design
Studio I (6 credits)
This course unites and integrates
draping and pattern making as a means
of achieving a pattern for the students
own designs and realising them as a
finished garment. There is a focus on
the process and procedure of executing
a design concept from its twodimensional form from the initial muslin
to layout, cutting, construction, fitting
and finishing. Both short term (3-6
hours) and long term projects (3 weeks)
are assigned.
PREREQUISITES: Pattern Drafting II,
Draping II

Systems for Garment Design (2
credits)
Advances in computer technology
provide tools that improve efficiency
at each step of the design firm or
manufacturers product development
process. Using industry leader, Lectra
Systems Software, students learn to
quickly and efficiently design products
for the commercial market, visualise
and build fashion collections, construct
storyboards, generate reports and
optimize communication throughout the
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Product Development Cycle.
PREREQUISITES: 2nd Year studies in
BA Fashion Design or Semester 5 in
Diploma Fashion Design Studies
Design Elective 2 credits
(FAFD335B) FCON315R Fashion
Concepts I (3 credits)
This team taught course, teaches
students how to develop the croquis
book as a visual diary and working tool.
The student is required to research
various categories of the apparel market
in Trinidad then develop concepts which
are adapted for each type of market.
They develop story boards, fabric and
colour stories, then produce finished
illustrations which are part of an in class
presentation.
PREREQUISITES: Successful
completion of 2nd Level Fashion
Design courses
fabric decoration offers the possibility

to create one-off pieces or prototypes.
Using a range of supports from silk
chiffon to jute. This course teaches
the basic techniques including resist
dyeing, watercolour free style painting,
anti-spreading techniques, wax etching,
stencilling and bonding.
FACS311R Caribbean Jewellery
Design (2 credits)
The jewellery trade in Trinidad and
Tobago continues to be a copycat
industry focusing primarily on
reproducing designs which mainly
originate from the USA. This trend
ignores the rich cultural heritage of T&T
and fails to reflect the same by way of
our indigenous designs.
This course aims to change this trend.
Liberal Studies Elective 3 credits
3rd Year Term 2
(FAFN303B) FTEX313R Surface

Treatments on Fabric I (2 credits)
with new results and applications. Used
increasingly by fashion and textile
designers in order to break away from
current minimalist movement in fashion,
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(FAFD332B) FDDS312R Design

Studio II (6 credits)
This semester continues with advanced
studio techniques with an emphasis
on design aesthetics. Working in
conjunction with the Design Concepts
class, much of the semester in DESIGN
STUDIO II is devoted to realising the
brown cotton prototype and final fabric

phases of the designer critic projects.
Student will follow professional sample
room procedures in developing a
garment from an original design concept
through to the finished garment under
the direction of the instructor and a
participating Designer critic. For this,
phase 2 of the Designer Critic Project,
the Critic returns to see each students
first sample in brown cotton fitted to
a live model. Corrections for fit and
style are noted and in some cases. In
the third and final phase of this project,
each student presents their garment
in fabric on a live model. Corrections
for fit and styling are again noted. At
the conclusion of the designers final
critique, each designer then selects the
project they feel was most successful
from start to finish and the designer of
that project is awarded the designers
Silver Scissors award. Recipients of
this award are announced the evening of
the fashion show.
PREREQUISITES: Design Studio I
(FAFD334B) FDRW314R Advanced
Model Drawing II (2 credits)
The in-depth experimentation of the
media and pursuit of personal style
continues. Students explore new
media via new age collage, fine art
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inspired artwork and larger-than-life
poster drawings.
PREREQUISITES: Advanced
Intermediate Fashion Drawing
Systems for Pattern Drafting (2
credits)
Using specialty software, the pattern
drafter has at their fingertips, a complete
electronic toolset of functions for
pattern making and grading that help
the professional create and grade more
patterns in less time, all the while,
improving quality.
PREREQUISITES: Pattern Drafting II
and Draping II or Studio Methods V
Design Elective 2 credits
(FAFD336B) FCON316R Fashion
Concepts II 3 credits
The designer critic project is introduced
allowing students to interact with the
local design community. A professional
fashion designer sets and oversees a
three part project: sketch selection,
muslin critique and final garment
critic, which begins in this class and
is brought to life in Design Studio. The
remainder of the term is geared towards
helping students identify sources of
inspiration through a series projects
designed to stimulate their imagination
and creativity.
PREREQUISITES: Design Concepts I
(FAFN304B) FTEX314R Surface
Treatments on Fabric II (2 credits)
This textile design class introduces
students to more advanced techniques
in fabric patterning using traditional
hand decoration, revitalised with new
results and applications.
Liberal Studies Elective (3 credits)
4th Year Semester 1
(FAFD464B) FDCW413R Concepts
Workshop I (6 credits)
In this final year of study, focus is
placed on research and development of
personal style as the student prepares
to enter the workforce. This semester
begins with a designer critic project
then continues with projects that either
simulate current creative operations
within the fashion industry or find the
student actively involved in an industry
driven project.
PREREQUISITES: Successful
completion of 3rd Level Studies
(FAFD461B) FDCD411R Collections
Working in tandem with the Concepts
Workshop class, students are faced with
creative problem-solving via couture

techniques, tailoring and experimental
methods of draping or pattern making.
PREREQUISITES: FDDS311R
(FAFD212D) FMPD311D Fashion
Product Development (3 credits)
This course involves the research,
planning, development and presentation
of a fashion product line for an identified
target market with regard to prices,
styling and timing.
(FAFD444B) INTS411R Internship (3
credits)
4th Year Term 2
(FAFD463B) FDCW414R Concepts
Workshop II (6 credits)
In this last semester, students devote
their attention to the realisation and
fabrication of their thesis collection,
comprising up to six garments. Faculty,
along with outside professionals,
provide invaluable critiques and
guidance. The work culminates in a
fashion presentation (showroom and
catwalk show) of student work shown to
the regions industry and media.
PREREQUISITES: FDCW411R
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(FAFD442B) FDCD412R Portfolio
In completion of last semesters
Concepts Workshop, students put the
finishing touches on their design
signature by producing a capsule
collection of garments based on a
personally selected theme. They build
their portfolio by designing Licensee
products and accessories and work
on their brand image, portfolio, and
visual presentation in preparation for
entry into the professional world of
fashion design.
PREREQUISITES: FDDS415R
(FAFN211D) FLOG312D Fashion
Distribution and Logistics (3 credits)
This course aims to provide a clear
understanding of all stages of the
product development process, from
early design concepts, through to
sourcing and production strategies and
distribution. This course provides an
introduction into the potential sourcing
of manufacturing units. It will examine
the factors that can influence sourcing
criteria and enable prioritisation of
these.
PREREQUISITES: FMPD311D
INTS412R Internship (3 credits)
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Bachelor of Fine Arts

in Music
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music is
a full-time only degree programme
consisting of 144 credits that provides
professional music training and
certification. The BFA programmes in
Performing Arts seek to strengthen the
Caribbean identity towards confident
artistic expression of Caribbean
culture. To this end, this BFA in Music
is the first of its kind in the Region
to incorporate both the Eastern and
Western traditions of music as well as
the wealth and diversity of Caribbean
music. This degree aims to provide
an innovative course of study over a
four-year period, in which students can
acquire the musical literacy and skills
of an emerging professional musician.
Courses are offered in principal applied
study in voice or an instrument, the
theoretical arts, music history, and
ensemble performance. Electives
are at the Bachelor level and will be
offered dependent on sufficient student
demand.

Graduates can function in the following
positions in:
Public Sector
UTT Music Service
Public School Music Programmes
Trinidad and Tobago National
Performing Companies: National
Steel Orchestra, Divine Echoes,
Police, Army, Prison and Fire
Service Marching Bands.
Private Sector
Private Schools: Holistic School,
International, Maple Leaf
Birdsong Academy, Other Private
Academies
Regionally
Performers for the National
Academy of the Performing Arts
Performers for Queens Hall
Assistant Directors for Orchestras
and Choral Ensembles
Internationally
Internationally Musicians for
ensemble/orchestra/band and opera
positions, and concerts abroad.
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Self Employment
Graduates of the programme will be
able to be self-employed through
entrepreneurial development of
private music studios, music
recording studios, and concert
performances:
Private Studio Teachers
Recitalists
Production Assistants for Main
Stage Performances
Recording Studios
Admissions Criteria
Diploma from a recognised
institution; or
Two (2) A Levels or 2 subjects at
CAPE Levels 1 and 2.
AND Passes in Mathematics and
English Language at CXC General
Proficiency Level or equivalent O
Level at CXC Grade 1, 2, or 3 or
GCE Grade A, B, or C.
Audition and Interview - Entrance
procedure will be competitive.
Applicants will be required to attend
and perform an audition presenting
one or two music selections.
Alternative Admission Plan

In keeping with UTTs commitment
to provide opportunities and support
the standard admissions criteria,
the Academy will offer an alternative
admission plan to selected students
via UTTs Personal Enhancement
Programmes (PEPs) and Pre-University
Programmes (PUPs). Beyond
secondary school performance records,
the Academy will consider artistic
talent, activity and accomplishment,
leadership, potential, personal
commitment and goal orientation.
For musicians who demonstrate a high
level of performance proficiency but
lack the necessary musical literacy
and theory skills, the Academy will
offer Mentorship within the APA Music
programmes.
Programme Credits
requires one hundred and forty four
(144) credit points.
Course Descriptors
PAFN100B Introduction to
Performance I (3 Credits)
This is Part I of a two-part survey and
practice course that will introduce
students to a wide range of global
performing culture. It is the survey
component of a yearlong observation,
analysis and evaluation of the
performing arts. Students will be
introduced to performances of both
Caribbean traditional and contemporary
forms of music, dance and theatre,
and non-Caribbean classical and
contemporary forms. Part II, taught in
the following term, will require students
to physically invest and engage in
processes and projects involving
the performing arts. This course is
compulsory for all students enrolled
in any BFA programme in any BFA in
Performing Arts.
PAMU100B Principal Applied Voice/
Instrument I (9 Credits)
The apprenticeship model of
instrumental and vocal learning is
inherent in both Eastern and Western
musical traditions and is a highly
respected approach to music teaching
throughout the world. Principal Applied
I is a course that explores the art
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and science of instrumental/vocal
performance through technical methods,
repertoire and its interpretation, and
instrumental/vocal pedagogy. Yearround weekly lessons will be given
in the students chosen instrumental/
vocal specialism. Students receive
individual training through a symbiotic,
artistic relationship with the Principal
Applied teacher, who also functions
as mentor throughout the programme.
Students learn the craft of their chosen
musical instrumental/vocal discipline.
Repertoire studied is appropriate to the
specific instrument/voice and artistry
and increasing technical mastery
are developed alongside supporting
music studied and its cultural and
historical context. Available to BFA in
Music students only
Performance II (3 credits)
This course is the Project Based
Learning (PBL) counterpart to
Introduction to Performance I. It will
require students to physically invest
and engage in processes and projects
involving the performing arts by meeting
the task of creating a small multidisciplinary production. This course is
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in any BFA programme in Performing

Arts.
PAMW101B Music Theory I (3
credits)
Music Theory I imparts basic knowledge
in the elements of music and the
theoretical arts. The course teaches the
Grand staff and visual recognition and
notation of intervals, signs, symbols,
simple meter, rhythms, and triads. An
introduction to the whole and halfstep system for designating intervals
is studied, as well as the differences
between chromaticism and diatonicism.
Students examine the elements through
application of analytical approaches
using selected music scores chosen
from the vocal and instrumental genres.
PAMI101B Notes and Notation (3
credits)
notes used in the Indian Musical
system. Knowledge of notes is an
integral part of training for musicians
and will be taught in two parts,
practical and Theory. Notes or Swars
are the foundation of music. The Indian
musicologists have discovered that
there are 22 shrutis (that sound which
can be heard by the human ear and
can be used in music) in an octave. On
these shrutis the 12 notes have been

established. The Indian musical system
uses 7 natural and 5 compound notes.
PAMW102B Music Theory II (3
credits)
A continuation of PAMW101B, Music
Theory II examines the theoretical
elements of music for comprehension
of compound intervals, compound
rhythms, and notation. This course
teaches the use of non-chord tones,
2:1 species counterpoint, diatonic
and seventh chords, and basic formal
structure. Analysis of harmonic function
with respect to tonality is studied using
manuscript paper, and examples of
vocal and instrumental music genres.
Music terminology for theory is studied
to learn and understand the theoretical
arts.
PAMI102B Musical Terms (3 credits)
Knowledge of musical terminology is
necessary to understand the techniques
of musical presentation. This course
will provide a detailed knowledge of
musical terms. Musical terms like Kan
Swar, Murki, Meend, Gamak, Taan,
Alaap, Tirobhav Avirbhav and others will
be taught to make a raga presentation
effective.
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PAMU103B Rhythms of the World (2
Credits)
Rhythms of the World is a course
rhythmic aspects of music pertaining
to different cultures and geographical
regions. The course will discuss the
history and evolution of rhythms,
their purpose in society, performance
practice and techniques of specific
rhythms and instruments associated
with them, and the theory of rhythm.
Students will learn the various
rhythms through solo and ensemble
performances, written notation, audio
and video recordings, and assigned
reading.
PAMW103B Sight-Reading and EarTraining I (3 credits)
Sight-Reading and Ear-Training I is a
curriculum that improves ability to read
music scores at sight through the study
of intervals, triads, simple meters, and
rhythms. The course involves practical
application of the solfge system, and
reinforces aural comprehension for
the elements of tonal music learned in
Music Theory I. Study of the Kodly
method, a music education method for
developing music literacy using hand
signs as visual aids for singing intervals
and melodic phrases, is taught in this
class.
PAMU101B Ensemble Performance I

(2 credits)
Ensemble Performance I forms an
integral part of training for musicians.
Performing in an ensemble provides
training in intonation, rhythmic
precision, and balance and blend.
Ensembles are offered in vocal, choral,
and instrumental music and are open to
instructor.
PAFN110B Language as
Communication comes in different
forms - the language of the body, the
language of the speech, the language
of performance. This course will
concentrate on learning to communicate
in spoken and written Standard English
as well as learning connections between
the languages of the Caribbean (e.g.,
examining the creolisation of words
especially via lyrics of calypso, reggae).
Students will revisit some principles
of grammar and vocabulary, analyse
creole writings and read from a variety
of authors and language theorists
for pleasure and as well as for the
development of their critical skills. This
course is compulsory for all students
enrolled in any BFA programme in
Performing Arts.
PAFN125B Voice, Speech and Text I

(2 credits)
This course allows the performer to
understand what is necessary for the
care of his/her voice and how to manage
the mechanics of good speech. This
will be done through the application
of various vocal techniques for the
development of a strong, flexible and
emotionally expressive vocal instrument.
The training will focus on understanding
the instrument, releasing the breath
and finding the correct sound. The
objectives are to have the voice become
a responsive instrument capable of
conveying clarity, audibility and emotion
in speech. This course is compulsory
for all students enrolled in any BFA
programme in Performing Arts.
PAFN140B Stagecraft I (Scenery and
Sound) (3 credits)
Through lectures and hands-on
experience, this course introduces
students to the fundamentals of scenic
production, property fabrication, sound
engineering and integrated multimedia
production practices with an emphasis
on the safe use of tools and equipment.
It includes a laboratory experience. This
Performing Arts.
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PAFN141B Stagecraft II (Costumes,
Makeup & Lighting) (3 credits)
students to the fundamentals of
costume, makeup and lighting
Performing Arts.
PAFN200B Global Literacy I (3
credits)
Global Literacy I is a study of selected
themes reflecting the social dimensions
of global cultures from the origins
of human habitation to the present.
The course will examine the various
outstanding world events, ideologies,
key institutions, patterns and traditions
that have had an impact on Caribbean
life in general and Trinidad and Tobago
in particular. It will also explore the
values, human experiences, thinking
and issues of ethical judgment and
responsibility that have become
fundamental to our civilization
becoming globally literate. The question
around which the course will revolve
is, What is the interrelationship
between global culture, the self and
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the Trinidadian/Tobagonian/Caribbean
identity? Through an interdisciplinary
approach the course will emphasize
the perspectives of the various social
sciences with special attention given to
the arts and cultures of the Caribbean.
This course is compulsory for
all students enrolled in any BFA
Instrument II (9 Credits)
Level II of Principal Applied Voice/
Instrument builds on the knowledge,
technique, artistry and experience
acquired in Level I. The student now
has a more grounded technique and is
able therefore to develop greater control
and expression, better understanding
and management of musical nuance
and to deliver a more deeply informed
interpretation of the repertoire
studied. Performance standards are
also expected to rise throughout this
level of study due to the students
increasing technical control and selfmanagement as well as through the
experience gained through exposure to
performance situations in other parts
of the programme. Year-round weekly
lessons will be given in the students
instrumental/vocal specialism. Students
receive individual training through a
symbiotic, artistic relationship with the

Principal Applied teacher, who also
functions as mentor throughout the
programme. Students learn the craft
of their chosen musical instrumental/
vocal discipline. Repertoire studied is
appropriate to the specific instrument/
voice and increasingly more challenging
in its demands of the instrumentalist/
vocalist. Artistry and increasing
technical mastery are developed
alongside supporting knowledge and
understanding of the music studied
and its cultural and historical context.
Available to BFA in Music students
only
PAFN201B Global Literacy II (3
credits)
Global Literacy II is a study of selected
key institutions, patterns, and traditions
that have so impacted on Caribbean
in particular, that the values, human
experiences, thinking and issues of
ethical judgment and responsibility
have become fundamental to our
civilization becoming globally literate.
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The theme of the course is: Who am
I? Who are we? Thus the search is
to answer the question: What is the
interrelationship between global culture,
the self and the Trinidadian/Caribbean
identity? Its interdisciplinary approach
will emphasise the perspectives of the
various social sciences with special
attention given to the arts and cultures
of the Caribbean. While Global Literacy
1 is concerned with the cultural patterns
and traditions that have appeared
throughout the world in general, Global
Literacy 2 will emphasise how these
patterns operate in and affect the
people of the Caribbean. This course
is required for all students who are
enrolled in any BFA programme in the
Performing Arts.
PAMW204B Keyboard Harmony (3
credits)
Keyboard Harmony strengthens musical
literacy and simultaneously builds
keyboard harmonisation skills. The goal
of the course is to provide instruction
in the theoretical arts and practical
application of the course material to the
keyboard, and in music scores. This
course examines cadential formulas,
modulations, secondary dominants,
figured bass, and incorporates form
and analysis as it occurs in music
scores. A comparative study of tonality
and atonality, and the compositional

approaches to each is taught in this
class.
PAMI204B Basic Fingering
Techniques on Harmonium (3 credits)
or alankars. They would also be
improvisations.
PAMW203B Sight-Reading and EarTraining II (3 credits)
Sight-Reading and Ear-Training II is a
course that ability enables the mental
perception of the elements of theory,
and the ability to perform music at sight.
This course imparts a practical approach
to aural and visual recognition of
compound intervals, triads in inversions,
cadence formulas, and scales in both
major and minor modes. Compound
meters are learned using repetitive drills
and interactive tutorials. Students will
transcribe six to eight measure melodic
passages as dictated by the instructor.
PAMW205B Advanced Harmony and

Advanced Harmony and Analysis is a
course dedicated to the study of the
formal structure of music compositions
of the Classical, Romantic and PostRomantic eras. Analysis of small form
compositions and extended architectural
forms is the focus of this class. This
course includes the study of chromatic
harmonies that are of an ambiguous or
anomalous nature. Analytical techniques
include extended harmony, modulation,
and avoidance of the tonic are studied in
Advanced Harmony and Analysis.
PAMI205B Theory of Ragas (3
credits)
an in depth theoretical study of the Raga
system.
In this course the origin of Raga, the ten
lakshans or Elements, of Ragas, Jatis
of Ragas, Raga Bhed, Classification of
Ragas into ten Thaats will be studied
in detail. A study of Vadi, Samvadi,
Anuvadi and Vivadi notes and the
Time Theory of ragas form a part of this
course. Interpretation of a raga and the
process of singing it will be elaborated.
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PAFN205B Caribbean Performance
Seminar I (2 credits)
Caribbean Performance Seminar is a
survey course of selected, performed
Caribbean cultural forms and
phenomena, both natural and man-made
that influence the Caribbean cultural
context. The course will investigate
traditional and contemporary forms
of expression in popular and high
culture, particularly from the Trinidadian
and Tobagonian point of view.
Students will be exposed to a variety
of experiences through fieldtrips and
class discussions and each term they
will have the opportunity to immerse
themselves in one local performance
practice. The course has two parts over
two terms in order that students may
experience a wide range of calendarsensitive cultural activity.
Seminar II (2 credits)
The Caribbean Performance Seminar
II is a survey course of selected,
performed Caribbean cultural forms and
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experience a wide range of calendarsensitive cultural activity. This course
is required for all students enrolled in
any BFA in the Performing Arts.
PAMU201B Ensemble Performance II
(2 credits)
Ensemble Performance II is essentially
a study of performance practices
appropriate for developing ensembles.
The ability to follow the musical
directions of the ensemble director
and appointed section leaders are
highly valued skills which are taught
in this class. Ensemble performance
trains the participants to focus and be
attentive during long rehearsal sessions,
and develop interpersonal skills and
collegial interaction among members of
the ensemble. Ensembles are offered in
PAMC201B Festivals of the

Caribbean: A Thematic Approach (3
Credits)
This unit is concerned with students
having an understanding of the rich,
cultural life that has evolved in the
Caribbean, emanating out of the lifestyle
and culture of the people, particularly
the Africans and East Indians who make
up the majority of the population. The
course is concerned too, with the origin
and development of these festivals, the
ways in which they are observed and
the manner which these festivals have
served in the promotion of tourism,
trade, economics and, above all, human
development. The course provides also
underpinning knowledge about the
ways that historical forces help to shape
festivals and social customs.
PAMU202B Ensemble Performance III
(2 Credits)
Ensemble Performance III aids
in developing music literacy and
understanding musical style and
performance from a historical
perspective. This course acquaints
the student with approaches used to
address problems encountered in
ensemble performance, and imparts
a critical understanding of music
interpretation through experience with
a wide range of repertoire. Ensembles
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instructor.
PAMW206B History 1: 600-1600 (3
Credits)
The History of Western Music 6001600 provides an overview of the
socio-historical development of
vocal and instrumental music from
the Medieval through Renaissance
periods. Knowledge is imparted about
the emergence of these national and
regional musical styles, and well known
exponents of music. The development
and dissemination of early music
begins with Gregorian chant, organum,
polyphonic conductus, and includes
the motets of Machaut and DuFay.
Music scores from the ars antique
and ars nova, and other musical styles
composed in the prima prattica, are
discussed in class. This course surveys
works of master composers to include
Arcadelt, Orlando do Lasso, Palestrina,
and Josquin de Pres.
PAMI206B History 1: Indian Clasical
Music -1 (3 Credits)
A study of the history of music is
necessary to know the changes and
developments from the Vedic age
to the Modern age. Indian Classical

Music refers to a dynamic musical
genre that consists essentially of Raga
(melody) and Taal (rhythm). Its origin
lies within ancient musical traditions
that underwent continuous change and
development over the progression of
several thousand years. The history of
Indian music has been divided into four
ages. The Vedic age, the Ancient age,
the Middle age and the Modern age.
PAMC206B History 1: Introduction to
Caribbean Music (3 Credits)
The course introduces students to the
nature of musical expressions and
elements of music, including rhythm,
melody, harmony, form and colour. It
will explore too, the most important
musical traditions of the English,
French and Spanish Caribbean, such
as Zouk, Cadence, Salsa, Parang,
Calypso, Indo-Caribbean Music and
Chutney, through illustration of the
many ways that aesthetics, ritual,
communication, religion and social
structure in the Caribbean are embodied
in and contested through performance.
It will focus on stylistic differences and
similarities and consider the influences
that culture and cultural ties have on
musical expressions in the region.
PAMC301B Introduction to Caribbean

Carnivals (3 Credits)
origins of carnivals in general, and to
the history and development of the
Trinidad-style Carnival in the Caribbean
in particular. Students will study the
circumstances whereby the carnivals
reached North American and European
cities, and the laws, regulations and
other social circumstances that have
occurred in the Caribbean, and which
have affected the music, dance and
the many accompanying masquerades
which today comprise the festivals. This
course will engage students in weekly
activities of at least six hours duration
and will utilise an interdisciplinary
approach to enable them to understand
how, why and when the carnivals
originated and developed, and how the
festivals have affected the development
of the peoples of the Caribbean in
general.
PAMU301B Ensemble Performance
IV (2 Credits)
Musicians in ensembles learn criticalthinking skills as they continuously
make adjustments in tempo, tone,
style, rhythm, phrasing, and emotion.
Students learn to work in teams
as sections with a musical goal as
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communicated by the director of the
ensemble. Ensembles are offered in
PAMW303B Sight-Reading and EarTraining III (3 credits)
Sight-Reading and Ear-Training III is an
advanced class in the theoretical arts
which reinforces Sight-Reading and
Ear-Training II, and includes study of
extended chords, modulations, mixed
meters and singing in the alto and tenor
clefs. Students will transcribe extended
melodic passages played by the
instructor on the piano. Music scores
are used as resources for this class.
Instrument III (9 Credits)
Level III of Principal Applied Voice/
Instrument builds on the knowledge,
technique, artistry and experience
acquired in Levels I and II. The student
now works to establish a truly secure
technical basis to underpin all musical
performance. Development of greater
expressive range enhances performance.
A deeper knowledge of the repertoire
and the context that informs its creation
and performance enables the student to
confidently communicate an ever more
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informed interpretation in performance.

Year-round weekly lessons will be given
in the students instrumental/vocal
specialism. Students receive individual
training through a symbiotic, artistic
relationship with the Principal Applied
teacher, who also functions as mentor
throughout the programme. Students
learn the craft of their chosen musical
instrumental/vocal discipline. Repertoire
studied is appropriate to the specific
instrument/voice and increasingly
more challenging in its demands of the
instrumentalist/vocalist. An element of
risk taking in selection and performance
of challenging repertoire is now
encouraged. Artistry and increasing
technical mastery are developed
alongside supporting knowledge and
understanding of the music studied and
its cultural and historical context.
only
PAMW306B History 2: 1600-1800
(3 credits)
The History of Western Music 16001800 is a course of study in the Baroque
and Classical eras. Innovations in the
manufacturing of orchestral instruments
and advancements in the architectural
design of larger concert halls, pave
the way for a new symphonic and
operatic style and the rise of oratorio.

This course focuses upon the national
influences and distinctions that give
rise to the Italian opera buffa, opera
seria in Germany, French tragdie and
opera comique. The study traces the
emergence and dissemination of the
Classical style. The socio-historical
influences upon these national and
regional styles are revealed in lecture
discussions and readings. This course
surveys works of master composers
to include Giovanni Gabrieli, Claudio
Monteverdi, and German composers
Heinrich Schtz and Johann Sebastian
Bach. Works composed by Lully and
Rameau and the symphonies of the
Viennese Classicists Haydn and Mozart
are discussed in this study.
PAMI306B History 2: Indian Classical
Music (3 credits)
This course is an extension of History
of Indian Classical Music-1. A detailed
study of the Middle Age and the Modern
Age would be done in this course. The
developments from the Vedic to the
Modern ages would be taught at length.
A detailed study of the musical texts and
religious texts with description of music
would be done in this course.
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PAMC306B History 2: Caribbean
Music II: Caribbean Musical Forms (3
Credits)
French and Spanish Caribbean, such
as Zouk, Cadence, Salsa, Parang,
Calypso, Indo-Caribbean Music and
Chutney, through illustration of the
many ways that aesthetics, ritual,
PAMC302B Mas Camp Studies (3
Credits)
This unit (course) is concerned with
giving students a practical knowledge
of the institution known in Trinidad and
Tobago as the Mas Camp. It will be,
as it were, part of the service learning
component of the Masters Degree in
Carnival Studies Programme, and will
introduce students to the operations
and management of a carnival mas
camp. Students will be attached to a

master artist at the camp and under his/
her supervision will participate in all
the camps operations, including mas
making, management, the purchasing
of materials for mas making, costume
distribution and fund-raising techniques.
This unit serves, therefore, as the
arms and feet of the brainy and more
theoretical courses in the overall
programme, as it allows students to
observe in a more practical manner, the
concepts learnt in the others.
PAMC303B Calypso Tent Studies (3
Credits)
Tobago as the Calypso Tent. It will be,
introduce students to the operations and
management of a calypso tent. Students
will be attached to a master artist at the
camp and under his/her supervision
will participate in all the tents activities
such as the selection of musicians
and music making, management, the
holding of auditions for the selection of
singers, the drawing up of the nightly
programme, the bases for payment of
singers, the purchasing of materials

for decorations, and the day to day
operations including advertising policies
and the strategy for increasing the tents
patronage. This unit serves, therefore,
as the arms and feet of the brainy and
more theoretical courses in the overall
PAMC304B Panyard Studies (3
credits)
This course is concerned with giving
students a practical knowledge of the
institution known in Trinidad and Tobago
as the Pan Yard. It will be, as it were,
part of the service learning component
of the Masters Degree in the Carnival
Studies Programme, and will introduce
students to the operations, events and
management of a pan yard. Students will
be attached to a master artist/pannist at
the yard and under his/her supervision
will participate in all the yards activities
such as the selection of a music
arranger, selection of musicians and
music for musicmaking, management,
the holding of auditions for the selection
of pannists and panorama, the drawing
up of the nightly/weekly/monthly
players/pannists, the purchasing
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of materials for decorations, the
purchasing of pans for tuning, the tuning
of pans, and the day to day operations of
the yard, including advertising policies
and the strategy for increasing the yards
PAMW303B Performance Seminar I
(2 credits)
Performance Seminar: Attributes
of a Responsible Musician provides
lecture-demonstrations which impart
an understanding of how to develop
as a musician. Instruction is provided
on the qualities and responsibilities
of a musician tenacity, discipline,
motivation and courage. Group
classes led by the Principal Applied
instructor, and provide the participants
opportunities to perform for their peers.
Observations and evaluation of the
in-class performances are provided as
constructive criticisms, and provide
vital feedback and knowledge. Students
develop a weekly practice schedule, and
also learn how to work in collaboration
with an accompanist.
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(CCSL101D) PAFN305B Orientation

to Service-Learning (3 credits)
Orientation to Service-Learning lays
the necessary foundation principles,
traditions of service and relevant
community experiences for the
development of the knowledge, skills
and attitudes central to the provision of
quality service based on the integration
of service into the academic discipline.
The course will endows students with
an understanding of the relevance of
his/her academic achievement and how
it impacts the community. Students
develop leadership and interpersonal
skills, the ability to be a team player,
and knowledge on how their profession
operates in socially responsible ways.
PAMC307B Exploratory Research in
the Social Sciences (3 Credits)
This unit introduces students to the
nature, value and methods of research
in the social sciences. It explores how
research findings come to assume the
status of knowledge and the scientific
structure that permits the findings to do
so. The course also exposes students to
problems that usually arise in the course
of research and the methods of solving
them.
PAMC308B Introduction to
Ethnomusicology (3 Credits)
the central issues confronted and
the major concepts developed by
ethnomusicologists over the past fifty
years or so. Specific issues such as the
nature of musical creation, the definition
and conceptualisation of music, the
relationship between music and society
as well as the geographical distribution
of musical phenomena will all be
examined. The diversity and universality
of the worlds music will at all times be
stressed. Besides the fundamentals of a
few, notable forms of notation, students
will be exposed to the writings of the
major ethnomusicologists and through
critiques, reviews and debates, assess
their contribution to ethnomusicology.
PAMU306B Arranging and
Transcribing (3 Credits)
This course will provide the foundation
for all arranging courses which follow
in this programme. The basic elements
of arranging - melody, harmony,
bass, rhythm - will be taught, as well
as a knowledge of range, pitch and
transposition of all the instruments
plus their optimum function in steel,
popular and symphonic orchestras
as appropriate. The student will
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learn basic chord patterns, harmonic
progression and modulation and
study balance and form appropriate to
various genres. Notating arrangements
using music software such as Finale,
Cakewalk, Sibelius, will also be taught.
Students will then be required to do an
arrangement of their own, which will
form the students Final Assessment.
PAMU304B Performance Seminar II
(2 credits)
Performance Seminar: Engaging the
Audience is a forum where students
and teachers convene to discuss the
art of music performance. This study
teaches essential skills in performance,
how to take the stage and maintain
the focus of the audience, when and
how to acknowledge applause, stage
deportment, and projecting music
and speech across the footlights. The
flexible format allows for sessions
with the Principal Applied teacher and
students to prepare for the scheduled
for student-recital performances.
Faculty and guest artists perform and
present open-floor discussions on
genre-specific global topics in music,
and sharing information for all music
students.
PAMU302B Ensemble Performance V

(2 credits)
Performing in an Ensemble develops
team-work, disciplined practice,
responsible behaviour, and unleashes
musical creativity. Members of the
ensemble develop music literacy
through score reading, understanding
conducting patterns, and appropriate
style in selected repertoire. Ensembles
instructor.
PAMC305B Civilisation in Trinidad
and Tobago (3 Credits)
history of Trinidad and Tobago from the
era of Columbus up to the present and
the development of social, political and
economic institutions that are important
for an understanding of the territory,
and the contemporary Caribbean. It will
provide for students a broad analysis
of Caribbean history, as they are led to
consider the comparisons and contrasts,
the uniformities and contradictions,
the convergences and divergences,
the various ideologies and thoughts
that have plagued the difficult attempts
at social construction, adaptation
and reconstruction in this exciting an
important area, that is so often forgotten

by modern-day historians. The links
between carnival and historical events
will, at all times, be stressed.
PAMU401B Ensemble Performance
VI (2 credits)
Ensemble Performance VII forms an
integral part of the training for music.
This course promotes developing and
perfecting music skills, and acquaints
the student with approaches used to
address problems encountered in
ensemble performance. Intonation,
rhythmic precision, balance, style and
the ability to conform to a team effort are
focused upon, as the music ensemble
prepares for performances. This course
imparts a critical understanding of
music through experience with a
wide range of repertoires. Ensembles
instructor.
PAMW406B History 3: 1800-2000 (3
credits)
Romanticism throughout the twentiethcentury is an artistic and intellectual
movement that began in Europe in the
late 18th century, and is characterised
by an interest in nature. The History
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of Music from 1800-2000 documents
the departure from the attitudes and
forms of classicism. Music of the
Romantic period emphasises individual
expression of emotion and imagination.
Vocal chamber works rise from through
the literature of Goethe and Moricke,
whose works brought innovations in the
art songs of Schumann and Schubert.
The political climate in Italy echoes
cries of the Italian Resurgimento in the
impassion works of Verdi. Wagners
music dramas and the operas of Puccini
are included in this study Beethovens
Symphonies Five and Nine are
discussed in terms of how each work
defines symphonic development. The
music of man expresses a desire for
freedom from inner turmoil and struggle,
and leads to the development of music
which abandons tonalilty, as heard in
twelve-tone compositions of Arnold
Schoenberg. This course examines the
sociologic and technological issues that
contribute to the emergence of music
for film industry, musical theatre, jazz,
gospel and hip-hop music.
PAMI406B History 3: Indian Classical
Music: Kathak (3 Credits)
Kathak is one of the eight forms of
Indian classical dances, originated
from northern India. This dance form
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traces its origins to the nomadic bards

of ancient northern India, known as
Kathaks, or storytellers. These bards,
performing in village squares and
temple courtyards, mostly specialised in
recounting mythological and moral tales
from the scriptures, and embellished
their recitals with hand gestures and
facial expressions. It was quintessential
theatre, using instrumental and vocal
music along with stylised gestures, to
enliven the stories.
PAMC406B History 3: Steelband (3
Credits)
A study and analysis of the sequence
of events during the past years of the
steel band movement. This course will
examine from as far back as the Tamboo
Bamboo bands, the instruments of
that era and the important people of
that time. Students will also learn the
evolution of the steel pan, the pioneers
and some of the steel bands then and
now. The course also examines the
social background of the steel band,
what caused the riots of the time and
how those behaviors influenced the
steel band movement today.
PAMC405B A History of Calypso and

Calypso Music (3 Credits)
This course covers the origin and
development of the calypso art form,
including calypso music, in Trinidad
and Tobago, from earliest times until
the present, with emphasis on the
regulations, laws and events that lay
at the bases of the changes to the
art form and music over the years. It
is aimed too, at refining the skills of
current practitioners in keeping with
the tradition of the calypso and the
standards set over the years of its
history.
PAMU407B Conducting & Directing
(3 credits)
Conducting ensembles develops
musicality and leadership skills, and
increases ability to read multi-staved
works. Understanding and application
of conducting patterns for simple,
compound, and mixed meters is
taught in this class. The left hand is
used to convey expression, dynamic
contrast, and cueing of entrances,
while simultaneously managing the
conducting pattern with the right hand.
Practical experience in Conducting is
acquired as students conduct small and
large ensembles.
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PAMU408B Service-Learning:
Residency in Community Arts (3
credits)
Building on the foundation laid in
Orientation to Service-Learning, this
course focuses on training student
artists to utilise their performance
skills in a meaningful and relevant
way within the community. Students
learn to match their art and abilities to
community needs as they build skills
in communication, public speaking,
collaborative thinking and problem
solving. Students create residency
designs and plans that integrate an art
form with a community need or interest.
Emphasis is placed on exploring the
role of a performing and teaching artist.
This course fosters an understanding of
personal growth through art and seeks to
answer the essential question, What is
my role, responsibility and opportunity
as an artist in this community?
(EDFN402B) CICC410E
credits)
This course will provide an opportunity
for student teachers to engage in
thoughtful and reflective discussions
on critical local and global issues in
education. The course will provide
prospective teachers with the
opportunity to reflect upon global and

local issues and the ways in which their
understandings of these can come to
shape their society and the ways in
which they teach. To do this, the course
will facilitate the creation of a dialectic
space in which prospective teachers
would be encouraged to develop
social awareness and engage in critical
thinking. Participation in this course
should lead to the deconstruction of
existing assumptions about teaching
and learning, influence professional
development and transform the critical
ways in which the prospective teacher
goes on to teach. This course is
in any BFA programme in Performing
Arts.
DMCO413B Entrepreneurship and
Marketing (3 Credits)
This course focuses on key success
factors of entrepreneurship with a
focus on new business in the digital
world. Emphasis is placed on common
mistakes of entrepreneurs and a group
of founders as opposed to a single
founder to enhance the likelihood of
business success. The course will
cover such areas as the profile of an
entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and
its social impacts, identification and
mitigation of business risk, personal

development and its role to successful
entrepreneurship, and marketing in the
digital world.
PAFN439B Entertainment Industry
Business Seminar (3 credits)
Through a combination of lectures and
tutorials students will undertake the
study and practice of auditioning and
interviewing techniques, contracts,
taxes, unions, agencies, presentation
of their artistic portfolios and resumes
in pursuit of professional work. This
course is required for all students
who are majoring in the Performing
Arts.
PAMU411B Music Capstone Project :
Perform (3 Credits)
This year-long final year course is
designed for those capable of achieving
professional performance standards. It
combines three (3) 3-Credit courses
in the performance area: PAMU400B:
Principal Applied Voice/Instrument;
PAMU406B: Individual Composition and
Performance and PAMW404B: Recital,
plus an additional 1 Credit Lecture
which aims to foster an understanding of
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as a Performing Artist locally/regionally/
internationally?.
only
Engage (3 Credits)
designed for those wanting to develop
as Teaching Artists, thereby working as
performers and educators in community
settings. It combines three (3) 3-Credit
courses in the performance area:
PAMU406B: Individual Composition and
Performance; PAMU405B: Instrumental/
Vocal Teaching and PAMW408B:
Service Learning, plus an additional
1 Credit Lecture/Seminar which aims
to foster an understanding of personal
growth through art and seeks to answer
the essential question, What is my
role, responsibility and opportunity as
a Teaching Artist locally/regionally/
internationally?.
only
designed for those capable of achieving
professional performance standards. It
combines three (3) 3-Credit courses
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in the research and enthnomusicology

area:; PAMC407B: Caribbean
Ethnomusicologists; PAMC408B:
Enthnomusicology II and PAMC409B:
Pro Seminar in Ethnomusicology, plus
an additional 1 Credit Lecture which
aims to foster an understanding of
as enquiring musician and researcher
locally/regionally/internationally?
Available to BFA in Music Students
Capstone Course Descriptors:
PAMU406B Individual Composition
and Performance (3 Credits)
This course will focus on composition
for Voice/Instrument. Building on
knowledge acquired in Music Arranging
and Transcribing previously, students
will learn a variety of compositional
techniques, including improvisational
techniques, and be encouraged in
their creative exploration in composing
for their voice/instrument. Students
will be expected to compose work for
themselves and then perform what
they have written. A high performance
standard will be expected so this
course will only be available to those
students who successfully completed
PAMU300B Year 3. The development of

new techniques, sound worlds, forms,
styles or fusions will be encouraged as
part of the course and a survey of recent
compositional work appropriate to the
voice/instrument from around the globe
will be made. Collaborative work within
APA will also be encouraged where
practical.
PAMU400B Principal Applied IV (3
Credits)
Principal Applied Voice/Instrument IV
prepares the student for the Recital
course: PAMU404B. This course brings
an awareness of the dynamic issues
that arise in moving from the rehearsal
studio to the concert stage as well
as continuing musical and technical
development.through engagement
with specifically selected repertoire.
The differences between internal and
external listening are discussed in this
class. Psychological self-management
techniquiesfor performance are
explored. Repertoire is selected and
studied in preparation for the Recital.
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PAMU404B Recital (3 Credits)
The Recital is a performance project
which is essential to completion of
the requirements for the Bachelor of
Fine Arts in Music. A programme of
music is performed for the public. The
Recital-Hearing is held at mid-term
and must be approved by the faculty
before scheduling the event. Fulfillment
of this course requires compilation of
programme notes, as well as adequate
musical preparation leading up to the
performance. The performance is
essentially performed by the principal
recitalist, and support musicians may be
included in portions of the recital event.
PAMU405B Instrumental/Vocal
Teaching (3 Credits)
The lecture-seminar component of this
course will focus on the development
of understanding and effective
communication in keys areas of
teaching and learning as relates to the
students specific instrumental family
or voice. Students will be encouraged
to reflect upon their own learning
experiences. The core techniques of
each instrumental family/voice will be
clearly explored and understood. The
student will learn how to effectively
communicate that information musically
in a variety of ways to a different age
groups. Teaching strategies which

support both one-to-one and group
teaching situations will be explored,
as well as effective time-management
and learning-process management
strategies. The teaching of music
literacy through the instrumental/
vocal teaching will also be explored.
The workshop component will allow
the student to try out newly learned
strategies firstly on fellow students and
then in community/schools settings,
supported and mentored by the Faculty
Musician team. The student will be
required to keep a journal detailing
reflection on learning process and
suitable recommended resources
(repertoire/recordings).
PAMC407B Caribbean
Ethnomusicologists (3 Credits)
This course exposes students to the
central issues confronted and the major
concepts developed by Caribbean
ethnomusicologists over the past
fifty years or so, and to their tools of
ethno-musicological research. Relative
to Caribbean ethnomusicologists,
specific issues such as the nature
of musical creation, the definition
relationship between music and society,
the writing of ethnography as well as
the geographical distribution of musical

phenomena will all be examined.
Students will be exposed to the writings
of the major ethnomusicologists of the
region and, through critiques, reviews
and debates, assess their contribution to
ethnomusicology.
PAMC408B Ethnomusicology II
years or so and to the tools of ethnomusicological research. Specific issues
such as the nature of musical creation,
the definition and conceptualisation of
music, the relationship between music
and society, the writing of ethnography
their contribution to ethnomusicology,
in terms of the tools they used.
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PAMC409B Pro Seminar in
Ethnomusicology
Elective Course Descriptors can be
found in the Validation Documents for
all BFA programmes.

in Thearte Design and
Production
In keeping with the University and
Academy mission statements, the BFA
programmes in Performing Arts seek
to strengthen the Caribbean identity
towards confident artistic expression of
Caribbean culture, whilst seeking and
keeping connections with emerging
and established performing arts
forms across the international arena.
Cultural entrepreneurship and the
portfolio career are establish norms
internationally for careers in Performing
Arts and the skills necessary to develop
this type of career will be taught
throughout the programme, through
both formal courses and informal
channels (mentoring and community
engagement).
This new (4) year full-time programme
- the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in
Theatre Design and Production - aims
to develop entertainment production
professionals who are capable of
performing successfully in their chosen
field of study and making a living at it.
Our graduates shall acquire the requisite
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skills through the practical application of

key concepts and principles grounded
in the creative elements of design,
technology and management. This will
be achieved through a combination of
intensive classroom and theory based
learning and real world experience.
Successful graduates are expected to
leave with the best and broadest skills
necessary to become entrepreneurs
in the entertainment industry.
Concomitantly, they will be well
prepared to continue their education at
graduate level. Benchmark institutions
with a similar conservatory or Academy
programme within a university setting
are Boston University and Columbia
College of Chicago.
This programme prepares students for
careers in the entertainment industry in
areas of theatre design and production
from technicians to producers and offers
discipline specific training to prepare
them for work in their desired field. In
particular, the programme prepares
graduating students for full employment
as:
Lighting Designers
Set Designers
Costume Designers
Sound Designers
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Projection Designers
Technical Directors
Performing Arts Producers
Events Managers
Production Managers
Stage Managers
Performing Arts Technicians
Stage Hands
These graduates are also expected

to take leadership roles in the
entertainment industry and make
significant contributions for generations
to follow.
Credits
requires successful completion of one
hundred and forty four (144) credits
required.
Admission Criteria
Diploma from a recognized
institution; or
Five CSEC (CXC) General
Proficiency subjects including
Grade I or II and (from 1998) Grade
III in English
Language and Mathematics or
Five GCE Ordinary level subjects
including Grade A or B in English
Two (2) A Levels or 2 subjects at

CAPE Levels 1 and 2
Passes in Mathematics and
English Language of CXC General
Proficiency Level or equivalent O
Level at
CXC Grade 1, 2 or 3 or GCE Grade
A, B, or C.
interview.
Additional requirements:
Prior to an interview, prospective
students are required to submit
at the time of application to the
university;
Three letters of recommendation
(preferably from performing arts
professionals and/or educators)
addressing
the applicants potential and
competency in the entertainment
industry.
An interview is required for admission
to the Theatre Design and Production
programme. Applicants should know
why he or she wants to attend the
Academy, be able to discuss past
work and training, and ask pertinent
questions. The interview process is
approximately 30 minutes in duration
where the applicant will also present

and discuss;
A rsum.
A portfolio of previous theatre work
in the area of intended interest that
includes documented related
materials such as photography,
programmes, plots, paintings,
renderings, sculpture and/or sewing
and building projects.
Candidates are encouraged to
participate in the Academys portfolio
workshops in preparation for the
interview on dates posted on the
Academys website.
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Course Descriptors
Performance I (3 credits)
compulsory for all students enrolled on
any BFA programme in Performing Arts.
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of grammar and vocabulary, analyze
enrolled on any BFA programme in
Performing Arts.
PAFN140B Stagecraft 1 (Scenery and

Sound) (3 credits)
Performing Arts.
Makeup and Lighting) (3 credits)
Performing Arts.
(PAFN125B) PAAC125B Voice,
Speech and Text I (2 credits)
This course focuses on the care and
mechanics of good vocal use and
clarity of speech. The course format
will include vocal techniques for the
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the instrument, releasing the breath and
creating natural, clear resonant sound
through written texts. The primary goal
is the development of a responsive
instrument capable of conveying thought
with audibility, emotional freedom and
clarity of articulation. This course is
PAAC101B Theatre History I (The
Greeks to the Renaissance) (3
credits)
This course is an in-depth survey of
the major dramatists, dramatic forms,
theorists, actors, stages and critics in
their historical contexts ranging from the
Ancient Greeks to the Renaissance. Our
concern is to understand the historical
and social indicators that influenced
the theatre in each period. Students
will examine a specific play from each
period, look at its production history and
question its relationship and relevance
to contemporary society.
PAAC102B Theatre History II
(Renaissance to Romanticism) (3
credits)

their historical contexts ranging from
the Renaissance to Romanticism. Our
PAAC110B Script Analysis (3 credits)
This course is an in-depth study of the
play, from page to stage, with emphasis
on critical analysis of structure, genre,
theme, style, character, language,
dramatic event, and point of view of the
actor, director, critic, and audience. The
text is examined from a production point
of view rather than for literary merit.
PATT141B Introduction to Design (3
credits)
students to the fundamentals of design
for theatre; costumes, scenery, light
and sound, including a review of the
designers role in a production plan,
design requirements and aesthetics.
PATT143B Drafting (3 credits)

students to the fundamentals of hand
drafting for theatre focusing on the
techniques of preparation of design
and technical drawings for theatrical
production including ground plans,
elevations, detail drawings, working
drawings, light plots, sound plots and
pattern drafting.
PATT192B Independent Study in
Theatre (3 credits)
Through tutorials and independent
directed study, this course facilitates
students in researching special areas
of theatre arts as agreed upon by the
student and supervising Academic Staff
member with an emphasis on creative
and communicative skills.
LEVEL 2
PAFN200B Global Literacy 1 (3
credits)
Global literacy is a study of selected
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fundamental to our civilisation
approach the course will emphasise
sciences with special attention
given to the arts and cultures of the
Caribbean. This course is compulsory
for all students enrolled on any BFA
PAFN201B Global Literacy II
(3 credits)
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civilisation becoming globally literate.
Literacy 2 will emphasise how these
people of the Caribbean. This course is
is a survey course of selected,

experience a wide range of calendarsensitive cultural activity. This course is
traditional and contemporary forms of
expression in popular and high culture,
particularly from the Trinidadian and
Tobagonian point of view. Students will
be exposed to a variety of experiences
through fieldtrips and class discussions
and each term they will have the
opportunity to immerse themselves in
one local performance practice. The
course has two parts over two terms in
order that students may experience a
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wide range of calendar-sensitive cultural
activity. This course is compulsory
for all students enrolled on any BFA
PAAC201B Theatre History III
(Shakespeare) (3 credits)
This course is an in-depth survey
of Shakespeare and the Elizabethan
theatre. Our concern is to understand
the historical and social indicators that
influenced the theatre of his period.
Students will examine specific plays
from his canon, look at its production
history and question its relationship and
relevance to contemporary society.
PAAC202B Theatre History IV
(Realism to Post-Modernism) (3
credits)
of the major dramatists, dramatic
forms, theorists, actors, stages and
critics in their historical contexts
ranging from the periods Realism to
Post-Modernism. Our concern is to
understand the historical and social
indicators that influenced the theatre
of this period. Students will examine
specific plays from in each period, look
at its production history and question
its relationship and relevance to
contemporary society.
PATT230B Stage Management (3

credits)
students to the fundamentals of stage
management with an emphasis on
rehearsal and time management. It
includes a laboratory experience.
PATT231B Production Management
(3 credits)
production management for theatre
focusing on the process and
methodologies for producing a show.
PATT242B Drawing and Painting
Skills (3 credits)
This studio course introduces the notion
of eye to brain to hand coordination as
fundamental to the drawing processes.
The course will focus on drawing in
a precise manner as detail of subject
should be achieved while working
expressively. Emphasis is placed on
proportion and scale, linear atmospheric
perspective, multiple vanishing points,
relative size, contrast, tonal study
and surface texture. Personal practice
outside of directed practical contact
hours is strongly recommended.
PATT245B Scenic Painting (3 credits)

Through lectures, tutorials and handson experience, this course introduces
painting with emphasis on use of
various media and interpretive skills.
PATT251B Sound Technology (3
credits)
Sound Technology will provide the
knowledge and skills necessary for
students of the Academys various
programmes to incorporate the use
of music technology in performance.
Knowledge of this is essential for a
good musical presentation. The use of
Microphones, Mixers, Loudspeakers and
Music Software will be taught.
PATT261B Costume Technology (3
credits)
students to procedures of planning
costumes for dramatic production with
emphasis on pattern development,
accessories, and alternative approaches
to creative construction of costumes
with an emphasis on interpretive skills.
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PATT271B Lighting Technology (3
credits)
students to the development and
application of advanced technical skills
of lighting technology and practices with
an emphasis on planning and rigging of
lights for a variety of theatrical spaces
and touring productions.
PATT281B Scenic Technology (3
credits)
students to the principles and
practices of scenic technology through
study of the planning, construction,
mounting, and shifting of scenery and
properties including tools, materials,
and techniques with an emphasis on
interpretive skills.
PATT192B Independent Study in
Theatre (3 credits)
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LEVEL 3
(CCED402B) Contemporary Issues in
(CCSL101B) Orientation to ServiceLearning (3 credits)

and attitudes central to the provision
of quality service based on the
integration of service into the academic
discipline. endows students with an
understanding of the relevance of
his/her academic achievement and
how it impacts the community. Civic
responsibility is taught in Orientation
to Service-Learning, and opportunities
are planned for community agencies
to also participate in student learning.
This course examines the moral, social,
and ethical issues in the professional
workplace. Students develop leadership
and interpersonal skills, the ability to be
a team player, and knowledge on how
their profession operates in socially
responsible ways. This course is
PAAC328B Fundamentals of Play
Directing (3 credits)
This course deals with Script Analysis
and the five fundamentals of Directing:
Composition, Movement, Picturisation,
Rhythm and Pantomimic dramatization.
Students learn how to analyse a play
using the constructivist approach.
Each week students analyse a play
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after sharing their analysis they then
choose a scene from the analysed script
to demonstrate composition through
different elements: contrast, plane,
area, level and focus. Students apply
the same process to each directing
fundamental until they master all the
fundamentals of directing.
PATT330B Theatre Management (3
credits)
This course is designed to address the
issues involved in the operations and
management of a performing arts centre.
Areas to be covered in the course are:
basic management theory as it relates to
theatre management, strategic planning
and decision making, fundamentals of
organisational design, fundamentals
of leadership and group dynamics,
budgeting and economics in the arts,
and financial management. The course
will use case studies to test theories and
ideas developed by the class.
PATT331B Arts Management (3
credits)
The course will have a major focus on
the practical application of the art and
science of marketing the arts in todays
increasingly competitive economic
environment. Specifically, the course
will investigate the following areas:
Strategic Market Planning for the
Performing Arts, Understanding the

Performing Arts Market, Developing
a Marketing Strategy, Formulating
the Communication Strategy, and
Managing the Organisation. The term
project will be to collaborate with two
or more people in the class to produce
a Strategic Market Plan for a performing
arts organisation.
PATT345B Advanced Scenic Painting

(3 credits)
Through lectures, tutorials and handson experience, this course gives
students the chance to develop more
expertise in the area of scenic painting
with emphasis on collaborative work,
interpretive skills, and management
skills.
PATT341B Computer Aided Drafting

and Design (3 credits)
students to an advanced study of
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
techniques emphasising designing
with AutoCAD and Vectorworks with the
focus on the creation of virtual models
and the derivation of typical design
documentation from models.
PATT350B Sound Design (3 credits)

Sound Design is designed to stimulate
understanding of both the aesthetic and
technical aspects of sound and sound
design. Students will be introduced to
listening exercises, the properties of
sound, sound-reproducing equipment,
music and sound construction for
dramatic material, etc.
PATT342B Computer Visualisation (3

credits)
students wishing to develop a critical
and practical understanding of the
history and current working practice
of three-dimensional design for live
performance utilising CADD systems.
PATT351B Advanced Sound

Advanced Sound Technology is a course
of study where students are introduced
to advanced topics in theatrical sound
and video and learn the application
of audio-visual technology to actual
theatrical production projects.
PATT360B Costume Design (3
credits)
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costume design for theatre focusing
on the process and methodologies
for producing designs for a show.
Discussion and projects investigate
aesthetic, technical and practical
challenges of designing costumes for
the stage.
PATT361B Advanced Costume
students to advanced fundamentals
of costume technology and practices
with an emphasis on interpretive skills.
Discussion and projects investigate
procedures of planning costumes for
dramatic production with emphasis
on pattern development, accessories,
and alternative approaches to creative
construction.
PATT365B Masks and Makeup for the
Theatre (3 credits)
students to the fundamentals of makeup
and prosthetic application & mask
technology and practices with an
emphasis on interpretive skills.
PREREQUISITE:- Successful
completion of PAFN141B Stagecraft
II Costume, Makeup and Lighting
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PATT370B Lighting Design (3 credits)

students to the theory and practice
of lighting design for the proscenium
stage with an emphasis on creative and
communicative skills. Discussion and
projects shall investigate aesthetic,
technical, and practical challenges of
designing lighting for the stage.
completion of PATT271B Lighting
Technology
PATT371B Lighting the Dance (3
credits)
students to the theory and practice of
lighting design for the dance; ballet,
jazz, modern, and non-traditional forms
including ice skating, with an emphasis
on creative and communicative skills.
PREREQUISITES:- PAFN141B
Stagecraft II Costume, Makeup and
Lighting
(PATT380B) PAFN380B Scene
Design (3 credits)
scene design and model building
for theatre focusing on the process

and methodologies for designing a
production. Discussions and projects
shall investigate aesthetic, technical,
and practical challenges of designing
scenery for the stage.
PREREQUISITES:- PATT281B
PATT381B Technical Direction (3
credits)
technical direction and scenic
construction for theatre focusing on the
process, methodologies and safety.
PATT382B Stage Rigging (3 credits)
Through lectures, demonstrations
and hands-on experience, this course
of stage and arena rigging, knot tying
and to the continued exploration of the
principles of technical direction.
PATT385B Property Design and
Fabrication (3 credits)
students to the fundamentals of property
technology, property research and
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property management and practices
with an emphasis on interpretive and
construction skills.
PATT390B Practicum (1 credit)
This course provides an opportunity for
students to earn credit and satisfy their
departmental practicum requirement by
serving as running crew, construction
crew, assistant stage managers, stage
managers, technicians, assistant
designers or designers on Academy
productions. Through experience on
Academy productions students will put
to practical use skills and knowledge
acquired in design and production
classes.
PREREQUISITES:- PATT251B,
PATT261B, PATT271B, PATT281B
PATT395B Internship (3 credits)
This class is designed as an off-campus
experience opportunity to work with
selected organisations in theatre or
related areas as agreed upon by the
LEVEL 4
Students will undertake the study and
practice of auditioning and interviewing
techniques, contracts, taxes, unions,
agencies, presentation of their artistic
portfolios and resumes in pursuit
of professional work. This course is
PREREQUISITES:- 4th year students
only
PATT405B Service-Learning
Building on the foundations laid in
Orientation to Service Learning and
Senior Project & Collaborative Process,
this course focuses on training student
artists to utilise their design and
production skills in a meaningful and
relevant way within the community.
Students learn to match their art and
abilities to community needs as they
build skills in communication, public
speaking, collaborative thinking and
problem solving. Students create
residency designs and plans that
integrate an art form with a community
need or interest. Emphasis is placed
on exploring the role of a design or
production teaching artist. This course

fosters an understanding of personal
growth through live theatre and seeks to
as an artist in this community? This
Performing Arts.
PATT431B Festival Project
the field of festival project management.
It is designed to highlight the practical
and applied techniques, which can
improve an organisations quality and
productivity. The course draws upon
the students knowledge of accounting,
science, mathematics, management,
and statistics.
One of the basic functional areas of any
enterprise is operations. Operations
deals with managing resources or
systems to create products or provide
services. The designing, planning,
organising, operating, and controlling
of operating systems is the focus of this
course including analytical techniques,
tools and concepts applicable to
managing multi-faceted operations.
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PATT450B Advanced Sound Design
(3 credits)
Advanced Sound Design focuses
on the creative application of digital
sound creation and editing for theatre
and media. Techniques investigated
include editing pre-recorded music,
creating realistic sound environments,
representing visual art with sound,
three-dimensional sound, and
sound creation for video. Projects
and discussions centre on working
collaboratively with lighting, scenery,
costume and other production students
in arriving at conceptual treatment and
visualisation.
PATT460B Advanced Costume
Design (3 credits)
the theory and practice of advanced
costume design and techniques with
an emphasis on problem solving
and independent growth in rendering
and presentational work. Projects
and discussions centre on working
collaboratively with lighting, scenery,
sound and other production students
in arriving at conceptual treatment and
visualisation.
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PATT469B Peirod Style Costume &

Masks (3 credits)
Through lectures and tutorials, this
course introduces students to the
history of European, Asian, and African
Fashion and dress as they relate to the
performing arts.
PATT470B Advanced Lighting Design
(3 credits)
theory and practice of advanced lighting
design and techniques with an emphasis
on problem solving and independent
growth in rendering and presentational
work. Projects and discussions centre
on working collaboratively with audio,
scenery, costume and other production
students in arriving at conceptual
treatment and visualisation.
PATT480B Advanced Scene Design
(3 credits)
theory and practice of advanced scene
design and techniques with an emphasis
on problem solving and independent
growth in rendering and presentational
work. Projects and discussions centre
on working collaboratively with audio,
lighting, costume and other production
students in arriving at conceptual
treatment and visualisation.

PATT481B Stage Mechanics (3
credits)
advanced study of mechanical devices
used to create motion in theatrical
productions.
PATT489B Architecture and Dcor (3
credits)
This course introduces students to an
intensive investigation of period style
from pre-Egyptian through the 20th
century. It will consist of the exploration
of period architecture and dcor as they
relate to the performing arts.
PATT490B Practicum (1 credit)
This course provides an opportunity for
students to earn credit and satisfy their
departmental practicum requirement by
serving as running crew, construction
crew, assistant stage managers, stage
managers, technicians, assistant
designers or designers on Academy
productions. Through experience on
Academy productions students will put
to practical use skills and knowledge
acquired in design and production
classes.
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PATT261B, PATT271B, PATT281B
PATT491B Portfolio Seminar (3
credits)
In this course students will undertake
the creation of their artistic portfolios
for presentation to the Academic Staff
and in anticipation of the pursuit of
professional work.
only.
PATT498B Senior Project and
Collaborative Process (3 credits)
Through tutorials, this course facilitates
final year students in researching and
implementing the discipline specific
areas of theatre arts as agreed upon by
the student and supervising Academic
Staff member with an emphasis on
creative and communicative skills.
Students will satisfy their departmental
senior research project requirement
by serving as designers or production
personnel in an Academy production
working collaboratively at arriving at a
conceptual treatment and visualisation
of major breadth and scope. The final
project shall demonstrate synthesis,
aesthetic judgement, integration
and application of theoretical and
experiential theatrical knowledge and
skills relative to theatre arts.

PATT460B, PATT470B, PATT480B,
PATT481B

in Acting
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting is a
full-time, four (4) year programme,
designed to fully awaken the acting
student to his or her storehouse of
creative power. This is achieved through
strategically balancing both inner and
outer work in the provision of integration
and collaboration across all performance
disciplines. The programme treats
with the multi-cultural history and the
development of our people; exploring
the diversities and uniqueness which
are inherent. It provides the means for
students to express and understand
thoughts, emotions and actions, through
an organic process that utilises and
develops the innate talents of each
student.Students are encouraged in
the act of self-expression and are able
to gauge responses to others as they
explore their own forms of expression.
The programme incorporates tools
to assist in the creation of original

work which will empower students
as they create avenues for income
generation. In so doing, students will
play a part in sustaining and furthering
the development of the entertainment
industry and the performing arts
traditions.
Some of the many areas covered in this
programme:
Acting, Improvisation, Scene Study,
Movement, Voice, Speech and
Text, Dramatic Literature, Theatre
History, Playwriting Mask, Stage
Combat, Singing, Dance, Suzuki,
Period Acting and Movement Styles,
On-Camera Technique, Voice-Over
Technique, Theories and Approaces
to Acting, Studio Productions and
Student Rehearsal Projects, Black Box
Productions, Student-Devised Solo
Performances and One-Person Shows,
Main Stage Ensemble Productions
Opportunities
The following careers are available to
graduates of this programme:
Actors theatre, musical theatre, film,
television and radio drama
Narrators for documentaries, features
and corporate video
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Voice-over artists for TV/radio
commercials, animated features and
video games
Presenters and Hosts for television
programs (talk shows, game and
magazine shows etc.)
Stand-Up Comedians
Masters of Ceremonies for live and
recorded events
Story-tellers and Performers in adult and
childrens theatre
Communication Specialists
Teaching artists and actor-teachers
for educational and special-needs
theatre
Teachers in primary/secondary schools
and community-based arts schools/
programs
Playwrights and Screenwriters
Theatre Directors and Producers
Private Acting and Vocal Performance
Coaches
Talent Agents and Casting Directors
Radio Announcers/DJs and
Newscasters
Models for print, electronic media and
live fashion shows
Arts research, arts education and artsrelated academia
Admission Criteria from the following
programmes:
Diploma from a recognised institution;
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or
Two (2) A Levels or CAPE 1 and
2 or an acceptable recognized
Equivalent.
Passes in Math and English Language of
CSEC, General Proficiency Level or
equivalent O Level at CSEC Grade
1, 2 or 3 or General Certificate of
Education Examination (GCE) Grade
A, B or C.
Credits
of 2.0 required.
Year 1 Term 1
Performing Arts. Students will be

processes and projects involving the
Performing Arts.
Programme in the Performing Arts.
PAFN140B Stagecraft I (3 credits)
It includes a laboratory experience.
This course is required for all
incoming first-year students who are
majoring in the Performing Arts.
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development of their critical skills.
This course is required for all
incoming first-year students who are
PAAC101B Theatre History I (Greeks
to Renaissance) (3 credits)
PAAC121B Acting I (Discovering the

Instrument) (3 credits)
physical fitness, flexibility, the use
of his imagination and his ability to
interact spontaneously and truthfully
with other people. To arrive at these
skills, it is necessary to expose students
to the experiences that will bring about
the aforementioned demands that are
Speech and Text I (2 credits)
finding the correct sound through the
use of written text. The objectives are
to have the voice become a responsive
instrument capable of conveying clarity,

audibility and emotion in speech.
Year 1 Term 2
Introduction to Performance I. It will
involving the Performing Arts by
meeting the task of creating a small
multi-disciplinary production.
Makeup and Lighting) (3 credits)
It includes a laboratory experience.
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PAAC102B Theatre History II
(Renaissance to Romanticism) (3
credits)
the Renaissance to Romanticism. Our
PREREQUISITES:- PAAC101B
PAAC122B Acting II (Discovering the
Instrument) (3 credits)
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PAAC123B Movement I (Yoga,
Capoeira, Tai Chi, Releasing Alexander Technique)
Students expand their performance
capabilities through the experience
of different styles of movement. The
styles chosen to facilitate this expansion
are Tai Chi, Capoeira and Yoga. Tai
Chi is a form of traditional Chinese
martial art applied with internal power.
It concentrates on the development
and strengthening of the bodys
internal, vital organs. It incorporates
the use of meditation and chi (vital
energy) development. Capoeira is an
Afro-Brazilian art form that involves
movement from martial arts, games
and dance. Capoeira builds physical,
intellectual and psychological skills,
increasing agility, balance and coordination as well as the practice of
self-control and respect for others. Yoga
harmonises the mind with the body. It is
based on ancient theories, observations
and principles about the mind and body
connection. It builds physical fitness,
energy and the capacity to subsist
on the bare essentials. Alexander

Technique is an essential releasing and
body alignment practice.
PAAC126B Voice, Speech and Text II
(2 credits)
The actors art lies deeply in voice
and speech. It is essential that actors
learn care of voice, and the acquisition
of a fine measure of control over the
mechanics of speech. This will be
done through the study of various
vocal techniques for the development
of strong, flexible and emotionally
expressive vocal instruments. The
training will focus on understanding
the instrument, releasing the breath
and finding the correct sound. The
objectives are to have the voice become
a responsive instrument capable of
conveying clarity, audibility and emotion
for professional stage performances.
An exploration into the action analysis
of a script and how it translates into the
intention, pitch, timbre, inflection and
tempo of the spoken word will also have
its foundations in this course.
PREREQUISITE: PAAC125B
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Year 1 Term 3
PAAC124B Movement II (Yoga,
Capoeira, Tai Chi, Introduction to
Laban) (3 credits)
connection.
PREREQUISITES:- PAAC123B,
PAAC121B
PAAC192B for year 1/term 3,

THEA292B, year 2/term 3 (1-3
variable)
student and supervising faculty member
with an emphasis on creative and
communicative skills.
Academy Elective (3 credits)
PAAC121B Acting I
PAAC123B Movement I

connection.
It builds physical fitness, energy and
the capacity to subsist on the bare
essentials. Alexander Technique is an
essential releasing and body alignment
practice.
PAAC101B Theatre History I
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Year 2 Term 1
experience a wide range of calendarsensitive cultural activity. This course
is compulsory for all students
enrolled in any BFA Programme in the
Performing Arts.
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credits)
becoming globally literate. The
question around which the course will
revolve is, What is the interrelationship
sciences with special attention given to
the arts and cultures of the Caribbean.
PAAC201B Theatre History III

(Shakespeare) (3 credits)
of Shakespeare and the Elizabethan
theatre. Our concern is to understand
the historical and social indicators that
influenced the theatre of his period.
Students will examine specific plays
from his canon, look at its production
history and question its relationship and
relevance to contemporary society.
PAAC221B Acting III (Realism) (3
credits)
Introduces students to the Stanislavski
System, a realistic approach to acting
which focuses on building a complex
psychological understanding of
character, and text. This system requires
students to do physical, emotional and
psychological research on the character.
The students learn how to search the
play/text for clues, create a characters
personal history, as well as exploration
of the character, in various situations.
This investigation will allow students to
develop characters that are consistent
and systematically re-creatable. The
practical elements of this course include
advanced physical and emotional class
exercises and more complex group
improvisations. This is in preparation
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for multi-character interactions in
scripted scenes. The students will apply
the same elements of the Stanislavski
System to scripted scenes from Chekov,
Ibsen, Strindberg - playwrights of
Poetic Realism.
PAAC122B, PAAC123B, PAAC124B,
PAAC125B
PAAC223B Movement III (Laban/
Bartenieff Fundamentals) (2 credits)
In continuation of the use of first
years exploration of movement further
additional development will be given
to the actor through the use of Laban/
Bartenieff Technique. This is a system
and language for understanding,
observing, describing and notating
all forms of movement. The goal of
this course is to train the student in
accurately analysing movement and
recording it in symbols. The class
integrates this work into their character
study, script analysis and acting style.
PAAC125B AND PAAC126B
PAAC225B Voice, Speech and Text III
(Oral Reading: Scoring) (2 credits)
Building on the practice of the basic
principles of breathing, resonance,
placement and diction which continues
throughout the years in order to develop

vocal stamina, resonance, range and
flexibility, the student concentrates on
deconstructing passages of various
texts via operative words, phrasing,
thesis, antithesis and synthesis so that
texts are delivered and received in total
comprehension.
PREREQUISITES: PAAC121B,
PAAC125B and PAAC126B
Year 2 Term 2
experience a wide range of calendar-
sensitive cultural activity.

credits)
civilization becoming globally literate.
will emphasize the perspectives of the
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Literacy 2 will emphasize how these
compulsory for all students enrolled in
PAAC202B Theatre History IV
(Realism to Post-Modernism) (3
credits)
the Realism to Post-Modernism. Our
the theatre of this period. Students will
examine specific plays from in each
to contemporary society. Caribbean
and Latin American Theatre will also be
examined in this course.
PAAC222B Acting IV (Realism) (3
credits)
This is an incremental extension of
PAAC221B (Acting III)
Stanislavski System; a realistic approach
to acting which focuses on building a
complex psychological understanding of
character, and text. This system requires
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students to do physical, emotional and

psychological research on the character.
The students learn how to search the
play/text for clues, create a characters
personal history, as well as exploration
of the character, in various situations.
This investigation will allow students to
develop characters that are consistent
and systematically re-creatable. The
practical elements of this course include
advanced physical and emotional class
exercises and more complex group
improvisations. This is in preparation
for multi-character interactions in
scripted scenes. The students will apply
the same elements of the Stanislavski
System to scripted scenes from
Chekov, Ibsen, Strindberg - playwrights
of Poetic Realism as well as in
this particular course Caribbean
playwrights such as Errol John, Errol
Hill, Mustapha Matura and Dennis Scott.
PAAC224B Movement IV (Dance
Variations: African, Indian, Latin,
Caribbean) (2 credits)
To expand the students movement
capabilities they will be introduced
to and study African, Indian, Latin
American, and Caribbean dances. A
survey of the heritage of these dances
will equip the students with knowledge
of the movement styles from various
world cultures. In addition, this study

will enhance the students physical
awareness and movement abilities.
PAAC226B Voice, Speech and TEXT
IV (Heightened Reality Yexts: Reading
and Writing) (2 credits)
Building on the skills developed in
Oral Reading/Scoring the students
integrate them into this course which
is designed to have students transform
their own journal work to a heightened
reality style and find the appropriate
speech pattern for delivery. Students
explore and analyse the text of certain
prescribed authors eg. Toni Morrisons
Beloved, Patrick Chamoisseaus The
Chronicle of the Seven Sorrows etc.
They are challenged to tease out and
use similar poetic and literary forms
used by the studied authors in their own
journal writings so as to move them into
a heightened reality text. Students then
discover the process of transforming
the heightened reality text into spoken
language.
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PAAC290B Practicum I (Studio
Production) (3 credits)
This course allows students to act in a
full length play. Students are cast in a
play and rehearsed under the guidance
of a professional director. Students
experience the rehearsal process
where they explore the actors process,
final run-through, and technical/dress
rehearsal. The play is developed to a
point at which it is shared with fellow
students and faculty. It is not produced
but shown in a room with minimal
production support, costume, props and
furniture.
PAAC208B
PAAC227B Mask (Neutral and
Character) (3 credits)
This course challenges the students
imaginatively and physically. Neutral
mask, Character/Commedia masks
and the smallest mask, the red nose of
the classic clown, will be used to lead
the student actor to better understand
his/her own physicality, to overcome
limitations, selfconsciousness
and selfjudgement and to embody
character and situation. Students will

create the body, mind and heart of
characters generated from the masks
given. The creation of mask characters
will demand the dissolution of habitual
physical personae and the complete
transformation of the whole person
into in-depth character. The masks
may either elicit original performance
or will allow students to approach
characterisation without masks more
freely.
PAAC125B, PAAC126B
Year 3 Term 1
PAAC321B Acting V (Verse
includes Classical Caribbean Verse)
(3 credits)
the two preceding years, this course
concentrates on the text of verse plays
by the Greek playwrights, Shakespeare,
Jonson, and Jacobean including
Caribbean verse of Kaiso, Jouvay,
traditional carnival characters eg. the
Robber, and Dub poetry. Students will
learn how to use the text as a guide
for the student/actor to achieve the
character and the characters intentions.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of
the verse, how to speak it, and how to

use it to create heightened character and
style.
In addition students research the
historical and social context from
which these plays evolved and allow
their research to inform their physical
expectations of the period. Students
prepare monologues, soliloquies, and
scenes for presentation in the class.
PAAC208B, and PAAC290B
PAAC323B Movement V (Circus,
Suzuki, Unarmed Combat) (2 credits)
a movement lab focusing on the
development and enrichment of a
physically expressive acting student.
Suzuki training will allow the students
to experience rigorous training drawn
from diverse influences such as ballet,
traditional Greek and Japanese theater
including martial arts. This training will
heighten the student/actors emotional
and physical power and commitment to
each moment on stage. Circus exposes
students to the acrobatic technique and
clowning through this process, students
work on balance, momentum and
rhythm allowing the student/actor to
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experience a new sense of possibilities
of his/her own physical potential.
Unarmed stage combat exposes the
students to falls, rolls, throws and flips,
as well as various punches, kicks and
blocks. Students /actors experience a
hands-on approach with an emphasis
placed on actor safety and historical
accuracy.
PAAC325B Voice Speech and Text V
(Dialects) (2 credits)
Voice and speech work continues
throughout the years with the practice
of the basic principles of breathing,
resonance, placement and diction.
This work is to develop vocal stamina,
range and flexibility. Concentration
continues on the ability to speak clearly
but with a special focus on learning and
speaking dialects credibly. This Term
the students will work on dialects from
the Caribbean, African and Asian and
Great Britain. Students will apply their
learning to scripted scenes written in
dialects studied.
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PAAC327B Singing (Solo and
Chorale) (2 credits)
This course teaches the singer/actor
basic singing techniques of breath,
extending vocal range through group
choral singing and individual songs. It
provides the student the opportunity to
distinguish his/her strengths as a solo
performer in a supportive environment.
Each session is divided between group
exercises and individual work with
feedback from the instructor. The
individual voice lesson is designed
to strengthen the actor/singers vocal
instrument by providing a technical
base on which to protect the voice and
prevent it against misuse. The chorus
work teaches students to work together
and hone ensemble skills. Each student
will present two songs in full production
(Character, costume set, props etc.) at
the conclusion of the course.
PAAC391B Community Service Lab
(includes Cave Swelling and Lab for
Animal Production) (2 credits)
This course allows the student/ actor
the opportunity to explore the animal

world for the purpose of character
development. The student researches
various animals and then chooses
a specific animal to observe. The
students will visit the zoo or any
place pertinent to the habitat of their
chosen animal. Through observation
and documentation students recreate
creatively their animal in class. Through
peer assessment students refines their
animal/character until it is ready for
final presentation. In groups, students
create animal productions based on
their created animals for assessment.
This final small group performance
assessment must be performed in full
production before faculty members.
(CCED402B) Contemporary Issues in
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goes on to teach.
Year 3 Term 2
PAAC322B Acting VI (Verse) (3
credits)
the two preceding years, this course
concentrates on the text of verse plays
by the Greek playwrights, Shakespeare,
Jonson, and Jacobean including
Caribbean verse of Kaiso, Jouvay,
traditional carnival characters eg. The
Robber, and Dub poetry. Students
learn how to use the text as a guide
for the student/actor to achieve the
character and the characters intentions.
Emphasis is placed on the analysis of
the verse, how to speak it, and how to

use it to create heightened character
and style. In addition students research
the historical and social context from
which these plays evolved and allow
their research to inform their physical
expectations of the period. Students
prepare monologues, soliloquies, and
scenes for presentation in the class.
PAAC391B
PAAC324B Movement VI (Period
Acting Styles, Armed Combat)
This course wends it way through period
production styles most likely to be
encountered in theatre today. Students
focus on the manner and style of the
specific period and work at recreating
the specific style using the appropriate
play. Students combine this study of
period acting styles with the study of
unarmed and armed combat. Falls, rolls
and flips as well as various punches,
kicks and blocks. A hands-on approach
is given with an emphasis on actor
safety, dramatic requirements of the
period script and historical accuracy.
PAAC391B
PAAC326B Voice, Speech and Text VI

(Dialects) (2 credits)
Voice and speech work continues
throughout the years with the practice
of the basic principles of breathing,
resonance, placement and diction.
This work is to develop vocal stamina,
range and flexibility. Concentration
continues on the ability to speak clearly
but with a special focus on learning and
speaking dialects credibly. This Term
the students will work on dialects from
North America, Europe and Australia.
Students will apply their learning to
scripted scenes written in dialects
studied.
PAAC391B
PAAC318B Playwriting I (includes
ABA Lyric Writing) (2 credits)
the process of playwriting. Students
study dramatic structures and create a
research project based on their interest
and journaling that will further develop
the creation of new work. Students
will be given structural exercises
and spontaneous writing exercises to
encourage students to explore his/
her voice in writing. Students are
required to create a short play/ a
Solo performance scripted from their
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personal journaling and research
project. This final presentation must
be a collaborative experience of the
scripted play bringing it into full
production. Students must have a
documented account of their process.
PAAC391B
PAAC392B Practicum II
Community Service (3 credits)
This course allows the student/ actor
the opportunity to use the design an
animal production based on their
exploration of animal /characterisation
from the previous term. Students create
a play based on their animal designs.
Students experience the rehearsal
process, the full run through and
technical /dress rehearsal. This play is
to be produced for a public audience.
Year 3 Term 3
PAFN305B Orientation to ServiceLearning (3 credits)
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This will endows students with an
responsible ways.
PAAC328B Fundamentals of Play
Directing (3 credits)
This course deals with Script Analysis
and the five fundamentals of Directing:
Composition, Movement, Picturisation,
Rhythm and Pantomimic dramatisation.
Students learn how to analyse a play
using the constructivist approach.
Each week students analyse a play
after sharing their analysis they then

choose a scene from the analysed script
to demonstrate composition through
different elements: contrast, plane,
area, level and focus. Students apply
the same process to each directing
fundamental until they master all the
fundamentals of directing.
Year 4 Term 1
PAAC421B Acting VII (Contemporary
Scene Study, Auditioning, On-Camera
Technique) (3 credits)
This course demands advanced scene
work, building on the acting work
studied over the past three years,
students will study now Meisner
technique another approach to arrive
at a truth in acting. To support this
heightened style of characterisation,
emphasis is placed on the study of
theatrical forms and texts that have been
influenced by contemporary playwrights
and the avant gardist such as Artaud,
and the European avant garde John
Cage. Students will re-create scene
work from contemporary playwrights
and study other avant-garde creators ,
Robert Wilson, Ping Chong, Meredith
Monk and LeComptes Wooster Group.
Auditioning technique and On-Camera
technique (Acting for Film and TV) will
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also be handled in this course.
PAAC391B, PAAC392B
PAAC423B Movement VII (Jazz, Tap,
Social Dance) (2 credits)
Building on the movement work covered
over the three past years. This course
offers the students the opportunity to
learn and study partnering in two styles
contemporary and classical. In addition
the students will learn techniques
in jazz and tap to help them with the
auditioning process for musical theatre.
PAAC391B, PAAC392B
PAAC425B Voice and Speech
VII (including Radio Voice-Over
Technique) (2 credits)
This course supports the final year
student /actor to continue enhancing
his/her individual voice technique.
Students work one and one with
lecturers to gain individual help with
speech worked geared for character
work in their productions. In addition
students work on speech technique for
radio.
PAAC324B, PAC326B, PAAC318B,
PAAC391B, PAAC392B
PAAC417B Playwriting II (Solo

Performance Lab focus) (2 credits)
An intense course in playwriting for
theatre, designed to prepare students
to use their own writings for dramatic
literature. Basic principles of dramatic
construction are taught through lecture
and analysis sessions. In these
sessions the students use their own
work. The students work in small
groups and have one on one session
with the instructor. This course offers
the students the opportunity to see
their personal writings in their journals
become play worthy. In groups students
work on readings of their plays and the
creations of songs and monologues
pertinent to their plays and present them
in staged readings for assessment.
PAAC423B, PAAC425B, PAAC493B
PAAC493B Practicum III (Black Box
Production) (3 credits)
This practicum uses the rehearsal
process to develop a project that is
performed for the public and allows for
both project based and processed based
learning.
PAAC392B

Through a combination of lecture s
and tutorials students will undertake
the study and practice of auditioning
and interviewing techniques, contracts,
taxes, unions, agencies, presentation of
their artistic portfolios and resumes in
pursuit of professional work.
PREREQUISITES: 4th year students
only
Year 4 Term 2
PAAC422B Acting VIII (Solo Work
Rehearsals with Individual Voice,
Speech,
Text and Movement Individual
Tutorials) (3 credits)
This practicum draws on the work done
in the previous term. Students take
designed scripts from PAAC417B and
go through an intense rehearsal process
in preparation for solo performances.
PAAC423B, PAAC425B, PAAC493B
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PAAC494B Senior Project Practicum I
(Solo Performance) (3 credits)
This final practicum, considered an exit
performance mandatory for graduation,
builds on the previous experiences.
Students complete the final phase
with solo performances for the public.
They present a portfolio on their final
process and an oral presentation to the
faculty based on the experience of their
process.
PREREQUISITE: PAAC422B
PAAC496B Senior Project Practicum
II (Main stage Ensemble Production)
(3 credits)
This final practicum, considered an exit
performance mandatory for graduation,
builds on all previous experiences of
the BFA Acting Programme. Students
complete the final phase with an
ensemble performance on the main
stage for the public directed by an
invited professional director. This
performance project is designed for
two weeks of performance open to high
schools and the invited public.
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CCSL101B Orientation to ServiceLearning (3 credits)
and attitudes central to the provision
of quality service based on the
integration of service into the academic
discipline. endows students with an
responsible ways.
PAAC428B Educational Theatre (3

credits)
This course concentrates on giving the
student the training to use drama as
a tool to teach. Students are exposed
to the use of games, improvisation,
roleplaying and other dramatic
activity as a learning experience in
the classroom. In addition student
research different theorist Dorothy
Heathcote, Gavin Bolton , Via Spolin
etc who offer theories and practices in
educational drama. Then students apply
these teaching methods in their own
designed teaching project, which will be
documented.

in Dance
In keeping with the University and
Academy mission statements, the BFA
programmes in Performing Arts seek
to strengthen the Caribbean identity
towards confident artistic expression of
Caribbean culture, whilst seeking and
keeping connections with emerging
and established performing arts
forms across the international arena.
Cultural entrepreneurship and the
portfolio career are establish norms
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internationally for careers in Performing
Arts and the skills necessary to develop
this type of career will be taught
throughout the programme, through
both formal courses and informal
channels (mentoring and community
engagement).
The Dance Programme seeks to support
the Academy mission by educating
students in the realm of critical thinking,
performance and choreographic
aesthetics and technical training and
seeks to develop the bodies and minds
of aspiring dancers so that they can
function as dance professionals in
the performing arts anywhere in the
world. Grounded in the exploration of
the Caribbean movement aesthetic as
well as in classical and contemporary
dance techniques, the four (4) year
programme, which is fulltime only, will
also provide, via the core curriculum,
courses of study that deliver general
principles of acting, music, stagecraft,
kinesiology, performance history,
composition and critical thinking. The
programme is structured to foster an
integration of both theory and practice
to prepare for professional careers in
dance and dance studies.

The Dance Studies Programme is a
marriage of academic integrity and
professional experience situated in a
student-centered, research-oriented
environment, because the programme
is committed to challenging students
cognitively and creatively so that they
are prepared to take agency toward
their own artistic endeavors, and
because students upon graduation are
accomplished in a variety of professions
within the Performing Arts locally,
regionally and internationally. These
include:
Professional Performance
Choreography
Artistic Directing
Dance Education and Instruction
Dance Production Specialisation
Dance Design Specialisation
Dance Technology Specialisation
Videographer for Dance Installations
Community Arts and Dance
Coordination
Dance Historian
Dance Critic
Dance Ethnographer
Arts Administrator
Credits
of 2.0 required.
Admission Criteria
Diploma from a recognised
institution or
Five CSEC (CXC) General
Proficiency subjects including Grade
I or II and (from 1998) Grade III in
English
Language and Mathematics or
Five GCE Ordinary level subjects
including Grade A or B in English
audition/interview.
Additional Dance Programme
Requirements
Three letters of recommendation
from performing arts professionals
and/or teachers (not from a relative)
addressing the applicants potential
and competency in the entertainment
industry
A rsum
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Course Descriptors
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any BFA programme in the Performing
Arts.
PAFN140B Stagecraft I (Scenery and
Sound) (3 credits)
Performing Arts.

Performing Arts.
PADA151B World Dance Forms (2
credits)
Students will be introduced to and
immersed in a widely recognised world
dance form for the duration of the
course. Each time the course is offered,
a different form will be offered from
flamenco to gumboot to Hip Hop to
Capoeira. For the inaugural installment
of the course, Capoeira, the AfricanBrazilian martial art, which concentrates
on discipline, self-defense, and codes
of honour, strength and fluidity is
proposed. This course is envisaged as a
precursor to higher Capoeira instruction
as well as a movement complement to
contemporary dance forms, which find
much of their movement vocabulary in
the art of Capoeira.
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PADA110B Beginning Contemporary
Dance (3 credits)
contemporary dance, including
basic concepts of time, space, and
dynamics, and the development of basic
movement skills, center combinations,
progressions and improvisations. This
class will involve light touching for
correctional purposes.
PADA120B Beginning Western
Classical Ballet (3 credits)
This course is a beginning level
technique class and is designed to
introduce students to ballet terminology,
technique and performance. This course
will concentrate on body alignment,
technical development, performance
quality and proper execution of ballet
exercises and combinations. This
PADA130B Beginning Indian Classical
Orissi (3 credits)
An introductory course in Orissi dance,
one of the classical dances of India. It
hails from the state of Orissa. The rich
temple sculptures of Orissa conserve
most of the dance postures/poses of
Orissi. A great part of the vocabulary of
this form of dance has been inspired
by these sculptures. It is therefore akin

to sculptures coming to life, moving
sensuously on an ethereal plane and
transporting both the dancer and the
audience to a world of bliss. Orissi
dance has an exhaustive and highly
technical vocabulary. It is based on
the rules as codified in the ancient
classical texts of the NATASHASTRA,
ABHINAYA DARPANA and others. It
concentrates both on the pure technical
dance movements of different rhythmic
structures (NRITTA) and on ABHINAYA
(facial expressions) or NRITYA.
Kathak (3 credits)
A beginning introductory course in
the Eastern classical dance form of
Kathak, one of the major classical dance
forms of northern India. Kathak is the
most prominent classical dance style
of Northern India. The word Kathak is
derived from the language of Sanskrit,
which translates as to tell a story.
This is done through dance and mime,
the two main elements of this dance
style. This dance form represents a
repertoire of gestures, facial expressions
and graceful movements of the limbs
in perfect rhythmic cycles. Kathak
performances normally consist of two
parts, nritta and nritya. Nritta, the first
and the technical aspect, is a pure

dance form focusing on technique and
nritya focuses on miming and/or facial
gestures through vocal expressions.
Introduction to Performance. It will
involving the performing arts by meeting
the task of creating a small multidisciplinary production. This course is
Arts.
Makeup & Lighting) (3 credits)
Performing Arts.
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Speech and Text 1 (2 credits)
finding the correct sound through the
use of written text. The objectives are
to have the voice become a responsive
instrument capable of conveying clarity,
audibility and emotion in speech. This
Performing Arts.
PADA152B World Dance Forms (2
credits)
Students will be introduced to and
immersed in a widely recognised world
dance form for the duration of the
course. Each time the course is offered,
a different form will be offered from
flamenco to gumboot to Hip Hop to
Capoeira. For the inaugural installment
of the course, Capoeira, the AfricanBrazilian martial art, which concentrates
on discipline, self-defense, and codes
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of honour, strength and fluidity is

proposed. This course is envisaged as a
precursor to higher Capoeira instruction
as well as a movement complement to
contemporary dance forms, which find
much of their movement vocabulary in
the art of Capoeira.
PADA111B Beginning Contemporary
Dance (3 credits)
contemporary dance, including
basic concepts of time, space, and
dynamics, and the development of basic
movement skills, center combinations,
progressions and improvisations. This
PADA121B Beginning Western
This course is a beginning level
technique class and is designed to
introduce students to ballet terminology,
technique and performance. This course
will concentrate on body alignment,
exercises and combinations. This

Orissi (3 credits)
An introductory course in Orissi dance,
Kathak (3 credits)
A beginning introductory course in
the Eastern classical dance form of
Kathak, one of the major classical dance
forms of northern India. Kathak is the
most prominent classical dance style
of Northern India. The word Kathak is
derived from the language of Sanskrit,
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Fine Arts
Programmes
which translates as to tell a story.
This is done through dance and mime,
the two main elements of this dance
style. This dance form represents a
repertoire of gestures, facial expressions
and graceful movements of the limbs
in perfect rhythmic cycles. Kathak
performances normally consist of two
parts, nritta and nritya. Nritta, the first
and the technical aspect, is a pure
dance form focusing on technique and
nritya focuses on miming and/or facial
gestures through vocal expressions.
PADA192B Independent Study in
Dance (3 credits)
of dance as agreed upon by the student
and supervising faculty members
communicative skills. This course
is required for all students who are
LEVEL 2
credits)

sciences with special attention
given to the arts and cultures of the
Caribbean. This course is compulsory
programme in the Performing Arts.
Seminar (2 credits)

Arts.
PADA210B Beginning/Intermediate
Contemporary Dance (3 credits)
This course provides a beginning/
intermediate level of contemporary
dance technique including development
in complex movement sequences,
center combinations, progressions
and repertory that will challenge and
encourage growth within the students
own performance process
PREREQUISITES:- PADA110B &
PADA111B
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Western Classical Ballet (3 credits)
This course is a beginning/intermediate
level technique class and is designed
to deepen students understanding
of ballet terminology, technique
and performance. This course will
concentrate on body alignment,
exercises and combinations
PADA101B
Indian Classical Orissi (3 credits)
A beginning/intermediate course in
Orissi dance, one of the classical
dances of India. It hails from the state
of Orissa. The rich temple sculptures
of Orissa conserve most of the dance
postures/poses of Orissi. A great part of
the vocabulary of this form of dance has
been inspired by these sculptures. It is
therefore akin to sculptures coming to
life, moving sensuously on an ethereal
plane and transporting both the dancer
and the audience to a world of bliss.
Orissi dance has an exhaustive and
highly technical vocabulary. It is based
on the rules as codified in the ancient
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PADA141B
Indian Classical Kathak (3 credits)
A beginning/intermediate course in the
Eastern classical dance form of Kathak,
one of the major classical dance forms
of northern India.
PADA121B
PADA215B Improvisation (3 credits)
Improvisation is an open-level course
(no previous experience necessary)
designed to enhance the students
creative and physical awareness.
Classroom activity will be based on
improvisational structures and will
also include exercises and information
on body alignment, Effort/Shape
within the LMA Framework, muscular
development, and effective breathing
and relaxation techniques
PADA270B Dance History:- An

Overview (3 credits)
Through examination of the writings
of dance historians and analysts, as
well as via observation of audiovisual
documentation, students will be given
an overview of the main historical
movements in dance that contributed
to its development as a performing
art. The student will be encouraged to
develop and deepen their understanding
of the connectedness between the major
historical moments and major global
developments in concert dance.
credits)
civilisation becoming globally literate.
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Literacy 2 will emphasize how these
Arts
Seminar (2 credits)

Arts.
This course provides a beginning/
intermediate level of contemporary
dance technique including development
in complex movement sequences,
center combinations, progressions
and repertory that will challenge and
encourage growth within the students
own performance process
This course is a beginning/intermediate
level technique class and is designed
to deepen students understanding
of ballet terminology, technique
and performance. This course will
concentrate on body alignment,
exercises and combinations.
PADA101B
A beginning/intermediate course in
Orissi dance, one of the classical
A beginning/intermediate course in the
of northern India.
PADA121B
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PADA216B Choreography I;
Fundamentals in Choreographic
Design (3 credits)
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed as an
introduction to choreography and the
basic principles of the choreographic
process. This is an exploratory class,
emphasising in-class participation,
journaling, mind-mapping, observation,
group dialogue/discussion and process
through self, tribe and ones community
at large.
PREREQUISITES:- DANC215B
effort. They will also closely examine

several traditional dances found in the
Caribbean by learning the core steps
and codes of action for those dances.
PADA271B Caribbean Dance and the

World (3 credits)
This course is an historical exploration
of Caribbean Dance through literature,
historical perspectives, media and
research. This course will focus on
performers, choreographers and dance
forms, from around the Caribbean and
how their artistic contributions have
impacted the world.
PREREQUISITES:- PADA170B
LEVEL 3
PADA259B Caribbean Dance Forms

(3 credits)
Students will examine the core
kinesthetic trappings of Caribbean
movement as they relate to history,
tradition, music, rhythm, form and
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PADA292B Independent Study in

Dance (3 credits)
of dance as agreed upon by the student
and supervising faculty member
PADA310B Intermediate/Advanced
This course provides an intermediate/
advanced level of contemporary dance
technique including intermediate
development of sophisticated movement
sequences, center combinations,
progressions and repertory that will
challenge and encourage growth within
the students own performance process.
PADA211B
This course is an intermediate/
advanced level technique class, which
emphasises proper alignment, technical
accuracy, performance quality, complex
combinations in adagio, pirouettes and
petit and grand allegro, musicality and
style. This course is an integration of
thinking, feeling, and sensing ones
movement in both a technical and
an expressive manner using somatic
philosophies to encourage integration of
all parts of your body and to develop a
richer performance quality.
PADA231B
An intermediate/advanced course
in Orissi dance, one of the classical
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PADA241B
An intermediate/advanced course in the
of northern India.
PADA221B
PADA316B Choreography II;
Choreographic Composition (3
credits)
This class will focus on the development
of critical thinking skills, critical
evaluative skills and constructing
original compositions through personal
choreographic processes. Students
will experience the discipline of
choreography as an artistic process and
as a life experience, encouraging growth
and success within their undergraduate
career.
PADA370B Laban Movement

The course is a fundamental exploration
and investigation of human movement
focusing the Laban theories of Body,
Effort, Shape and Space (BESS)
within the performing arts as a whole.
Students, from all disciplines, will also
be exposed to the somatic principles of
Bartenieff Fundamentals and Body-Mind
Centering to gain kinesthetic awareness
and enhance body connectivity to apply
to their desired area of study. Students
will learn to perceive, describe, record
and make meaning of human movement.
(CCED402B) (APA Core Course)
credits)

Arts.
This course provides an intermediate/
advanced level of contemporary dance
technique including intermediate
development of sophisticated movement
progressions and repertory that will
challenge and encourage growth within
the students own performance process.
PADA211B
This course is an intermediate/
advanced level technique class, which
emphasises proper alignment, technical
accuracy, performance quality, complex
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movement in both a technical and
an expressive manner using somatic
philosophies to encourage integration of
all parts of your body and to develop a
richer performance quality.
PADA231B
An intermediate/advanced course
in Orissi dance, one of the classical
PADA241B
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Intermediate/Advanced Indian
Classical Kathak (3 credits)
An intermediate/advanced course in the
of northern India.
PADA221B
PADA350B Dance Pedagogy (3
credits)
This course will focus on diverse
teaching styles and techniques, literary
materials, practical implementation
and application of diverse teaching
styles and techniques used in the
teaching of dance. Students will explore
diverse modes of teaching and will
experience implementing a wide range
of pedagogical methodologies to all age
ranges. From childrens dance to adult
classes, students will be exposed to a
variety of pedagogical practices.
PATT231B Production Management
(3 credits)
production management for theatre
focusing on the process and
methodologies for producing a show.
PATT371B Lighting the Dance (3

credits)
students to the theory and practice
of lighting design for the dance
PATT241B, PATT371B or consent of
instructor
CCSL101B Orientation to ServiceLearning (3 credits)
This course will endow students with
an understanding of the relevance of
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responsible ways. This course is
Arts.
LEVEL 4
PADA410B Advanced Contemporary
Dance (3 credits)
This course provides an advanced
level of contemporary dance technique
exploring and emphasising integration
of the kinesthetic, aesthetic and stylistic
processes. Students will experience
a variety of sophisticated movement
partnering and repertory that will
challenge them physically, intellectually
and emotionally. Emphasis will be given
to the development of the dancer as
artist and will encourage growth within
the students own performance process
by exploring the relationship and
integration of student-in-study and
performer-in-process.
PADA311B
PADA420B Advanced Western

This course is an advanced level
technique class, which emphasises
proper alignment, technical accuracy,
performance quality, complex
movement in both a technical and an
expressive manner using movement
systems and theory from Laban
Movement Analysis and Bartenieff
Fundamentals. Growth requires the
ability to integrate all parts of your body
and the capacity to perform movement
expressively.
PREREQUISITES:- PADANC330B &
PADA331B
PADA430B Advanced Indian Classical
Orissi (3 credits)
An advanced course in Orissi dance,

PADA341B
Kathak (3 credits)
At an advanced level of Kathak dance,
this course provides a complete
understanding of Kathak as an artistic
and traditional art-form. At this stage the
student is introduced to more advanced
compositions and expressions through
dance presentations.
PADA321B
PADA460B Senior Thesis I (3 credits)
This capstone course will provide the
written component to the Senior Final
Project, including a final performance
showcase. Fourth year students will be
expected to write a thesis on their final
project and its process. Students will
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also be required to present their findings
in a formal presentation to be scheduled
at the end of Level 4, Term 2.
PREREQUISITES:- Approval by Dance
Programme
PADA450B Senior Performance I (3
credits)
culminating performative component
to the Senior Final Project, including
a thesis portion. Fourth year students
will be expected to produce his/her
senior concert as a final project before
graduation
PADA401B Interdisciplinary
Performance (3 credits)
This course is designed to cross
disciplines as a means of making
art. Dance students will collaborate
with another artistic discipline, such
as acting, media, music or design,
to conceptualise and create an
interdisciplinary work. This course is
project-oriented and the end result
will be an interdisciplinary work that is
produced, performed and part of their
capstone Senior Performance.
PREREQUISITES:- Approval by
Programme Leader
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PADA411B Advanced Contemporary

Dance (3 credits)
This course provides an advanced
level of contemporary dance technique
exploring and emphasising integration
of the kinesthetic, aesthetic and stylistic
processes. Students will experience
a variety of sophisticated movement
partnering and repertory that will
challenge them physically, intellectually
and emotionally. Emphasis will be given
to the development of the dancer as
artist and will encourage growth within
the students own performance process
by exploring the relationship and
integration of student-in-study and
performer-in-process.
PADA311B
PADA421B Advanced Western
This course is an advanced level
technique class, which emphasises
proper alignment, technical accuracy,
performance quality, complex
movement in both a technical and an
expressive manner using movement
systems and theory from Laban
Movement Analysis and Bartenieff

Fundamentals. Growth requires the
ability to integrate all parts of your body
and the capacity to perform movement
expressively.
PREREQUISITES:- PADANC330B &
PADA331B
Orissi (3 credits)
An advanced course in Orissi dance,
PADA341B
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Fine Arts
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Kathak (3 credits)
At an advanced level of Kathak dance,
this course provides a complete
understanding of Kathak as an artistic
and traditional art-form. At this stage the
student is introduced to more advanced
compositions and expressions through
dance presentations.
PADA321B
PADA461B Senior Thesis II (3
credits)
written component to the Senior Final
Project, including a final performance
showcase. Fourth year students will be
expected to write a thesis on their final
project and its process. Students will
also be required to present their findings
in a formal presentation to be scheduled
at the end of Level 4, Term 2.
PADA451B Senior Performance II (3
credits)
culminating performative component
to the Senior Final Project, including
a thesis portion. Fourth year students
will be expected to produce his/her
senior concert as a final project before
graduation.

Through a combination of lectures
and tutorials students will undertake
the study and practice of auditioning
and interviewing techniques,
contracts, taxes, unions, agencies, and
presentation of their artistic portfolios
and resums in pursuit of professional
work. This course is compulsory
programme in the Performing Arts.
only
form with a community need or interest.

This course fosters an understanding
of personal growth through performing
arts and seeks to answer the
essential question, What is my role,
responsibility and opportunity as an
artist in this community? This course is
Arts.
PADA405B Building Bridges;

Connecting Communities through
Dance (SL) (3 credits)
While Orientation to Service-Learning
lays the necessary foundation for the
of service into the academic discipline,
Service-Learning will allow students
to immerse themselves in an artsrelated discipline from the standpoint
of community engagement. Students
learn to match their art and abilities to
community needs as they build skills
in communication, public speaking,
collaborative thinking and problem
solving. They will create residency
designs and plans that integrate an art
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Bachelor of Applied
Science in
Criminology and
Public Safety
It is the third of the three (3) training/
teaching programmes and offered
in response to widespread public
concerns over the crime rate, increasing
lawlessness and emerging security
threats to our expanding industrial
sectors. The level and content of
this B.A.Sc. are designed to provide
a superior amount of management,
leadership and strategic planning skills
in students.
Areas for Graduates
Police Service
Prison Service
Defence Force
Fire Service
Security
Public Safety
Research Officer and Data Analyst
School Safety
Policy Development
Probation / Parole / Mediation
Teachers
Admissions criteria
2 GCE A Level passes or CAPE I and II
AND General Paper or Communication
Studies and Caribbean Studies PLUS
CXC O Level passes in Mathematics
and English Language (General
Proficiency, Grade I and II and from
1998 Grade III) or GCE O Level passes
in Mathematics and English Language
(Grades A, B or C).
Or
Diploma in Security and Public Safety
(offered by UTT)
Or
Combination of other equivalent
academic qualifications / work
experience may also be considered.
Or
Qualified workers from professions such
as teaching, law, probation, police,
prisons, fire, judiciary and business will
be considered
Or
be assessed by the UTT Program

Professor as possessing a combination
of qualifications and educational or
Programme.
Credits
The B.A.Sc. requires one hundred and
eight (108) credits over a period of three
(3) academic years (seven semesters)
for full-time students, and six (6)
academic years (fourteen semesters) for
part-time students.
PROGRAMME DURATION
Full-Time shall be for three (3)
academic years, that is, seven (7)
semesters.
Part-Time shall be for six (6) academic
years, that is, fourteen (14) semesters.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

to a program may be accepted as a
Mature Student. He/she would need
to possess the critical elements of
the stipulated qualification and would
YEAR 1 Semester 1
(CRCR101B) CRIM110B Introduction
to Criminology (3 credits)
This basic course first provides students
with a definition of criminology. It then
introduces students to many of
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the major issues that this discipline
concerns itself with. In addition, the
course delves concisely into the major
theories of crime to enable students to
have a basic understanding of deviance
and its implications. This course
prepares students for an advanced
treatment of crime and public policy.
(CRCR102B) ICJU110B Issues in
Criminal Justice (3 credits)
This course provides a basic
understanding of criminal justice and
the relationships between its major
institutions (e.g., Police, Justice of the
Peace, Director of Public Prosecution,
Magistracy and High Court). The
course also treats with many of the
critical issues concerning criminal
justice especially as it relates to the
Caribbean. A brief basic understanding
of comparative international criminal
justice systems is also provided to
students.
(CRCR103B) SLGY110B Sociology of
the Caribbean (3 credits)
This course gives students a basic
sociological understanding of the
society in which criminals / potential
criminals and law-abiding citizens live.
It discusses the nature of sociology
in relation to Caribbean society.
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Critical elements of Caribbean social

structure and the role of sociology
for criminology, crime prevention
and public safety are discussed. The
concepts of culture and civility are
discussed with illustrations. In other
words, the course provides a contextual
background for later courses in
criminology and public safety.
issues that are relevant to analysing and

understanding social science data and
more so for criminology. It includes
basic descriptive statistics as well as
inferential statistics. Some examples
of crime statistics will be used for
illustration.
(CRCR104B) PSDM110B Public

Safety and Disaster Management (3
credits)
In this course, the connection between
public safety and disaster management
is discussed, especially in relation to
the Caribbean. It looks at the relevant
organisations - locally, regionally and
internationally - that are involved in
public safety and disaster management
as well as the many challenges that
they face. Some attention is given to
the relevant legislative framework. Both
man-made and natural disasters as well
as prevention, response and postevent activities are also covered in this
course.
(CRCR106B) GEND110B Gender and

Crime (3 credits)
This course takes a gender perspective
on crime. It examines current and
historical rates and patterns of female
vs. male crime rates internationally
as well as regionally and locally. It
examines the gender implications of
several crime theories and published
research. The course also delves into
the gender composition of prisons
and delinquency rates to ascertain
trends and derive explanations for any
differences in trends.
(CRCR105B) STAT110B Statistics for

Criminology (3 credits)
This course in statistics for criminology
provides an introduction to core
statistical concepts, formulae and
YEAR 1 Semester 2
(CRCR107B) CLAW110B Introduction

to Criminal Law (3 credits)
This course gives an introduction to the
basics of criminal law and a brief history
of it in the Caribbean, and Trinidad and
Tobago in particular. It further goes
into laws of evidence, the criminal
trial, criminal sanctions and other
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issues such as actus reus, mens rea,
strict liability, fatal offences, offences
against the person, property offences,
participatory offences and defence.
(CRCR108B) REST110B Restorative
Justice, Parole and Probation (3
credits)
In this course, restorative justice is
introduced together with its various
elements, applications, processes and
limitations. Further, an examination
of probation is undertaken including
its types, procedures, violations
and constraints. In addition, parole
systems are examined as a method of
rehabilitation and restorative justice.
The relevance of these elements of the
criminal justice system to the Caribbean
and Trinidad and Tobago are discussed
in the context of international standards
and policy reforms.
(CRCR109B) WORK110B Workplace
Safety and Violence (3 credits)
Workplace safety and violence is
an essential component of public
safety. This course first examines
some of the major issues such as
company regulations, protective gear,
security oversight, role of security
officer in intervening and managing
workplace violence. Further, key OSHA
regulations for workplace safety and

the management of worker tensions
by security officers form a significant
component of this course. Discussions
will be led by experts on the role of
public safety officers in preserving
worker safety in the various sectors of
industry.
(CRCR110B) SPSY110B
Fundamentals of Social Psychology
(3 credits)
the fundamental principles of social
psychology including its definition,
perspective, methods and concepts
as distinguished from sociology and
psychology. Emphasis is placed on
applying social psychological theories
and research towards an understanding
of crime and public safety. Some
elements of social psychology that are
presented include attitudes, persuasion,
social cognition, social norms, status,
role, cognitive dissonance, social
influence, group conflict and dynamics.
YEAR 1 Semester 3
(CRCR111B) VICT110B (SL)
Victimology (3 credits)
In this Service Learning (SL) course,
students will get both an academic
and hands-on appreciation of the

main subject area victimology.
After an exposition of main concepts,
principles and values of victimology,
students will be required to interact
systematically and professionally with
relevant organisations (State and/
or non-governmental) that treat/meet
with victims. Further, students may be
required to assist the organisation and
the victim where possible under the
strict guidance of the organisation and
the university.
(CRCR112B) CCRI110B Caribbean
Criminology (3 credits)
The first part of this course discusses
the meaning, strengths and limitations
of a Caribbean Criminology. It deals
with the works of various researchers
who have argued for or against a
Caribbean Criminology and those that
call for further research. An evaluation
of existing Caribbean research is done
to see the extent to which such data
and its interpretation could support
the Caribbean Criminology theme.
Further, the course looks at various
criminological events in the Caribbean
to discuss whether a Caribbean
Criminology and/or conventional
criminology could produce more
plausible explanations.
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(CRCR113B) CPSY110B
Fundamentals of Criminal Psychology
(3 credits)
This course takes a deeper examination
into the mind of criminals using
scientific methods. Attention will be
given to such criminal types as prison
recidivists, kleptomaniacs, and serial
killers. The course introduces basic
principles in criminal psychology,
applied psychology, investigative
psychology as well as offender profiling.
For illustrative purposes, the methods
of criminal psychology will also be
covered.
(CRCR114B) FSOH110B Fire, Safety
and Occupational Health (3 credits)
This course undertakes a theoretical and
practical examination of fire hazards,
public safety and occupational health
as each relates to security and public
safety. It treats with understanding
common fire hazards, fire codes and
fire safety education, fire prevention
and safety, fundamentals of first aid,
and principles of occupational health
and safety. Practical sessions on
the handling of emergencies e.g.,
hurricanes and earthquakes are dealt
with.
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(CRCR115B) EXPL110B Explanations
of Criminal Behaviour (3 credits)
This course follows up on the earlier
course, Introduction to Criminology.
It offers a historical account of
criminology as a discipline and the
attempts used to provide explanations as
well as solutions to crime. Linked to this
historical account will be the various
theories of criminology. Such theories
include early demonological theories,
biological, sociological, psychological,
social psychological, conflict and
integrative theories.
OR
(CRCR116B) VEST110B
Fundamentals of Criminal
Investigations (3 credits)
A basic understanding of criminal
investigations is provided in this course.
The major principles and practices of
criminal investigations (e.g. evidence
protection and witness tracing) as well
as the role of criminology and public
safety officers in such investigations
are taught. The step-by-step processes
involved in criminal investigations are
also discussed. Case illustrations are
used as well.
YEAR 2 Semester 1
(CRCR201B) TRNS210B
Transnational Crimes (3 credits)
Various issues surrounding transnational
crimes are covered in this course, for
example, human trafficking, people
smuggling, trafficking/smuggling of
goods (e.g., arms and drugs) and sex
slavery. Further, transnational organised
crimes are considered in this course as
well. Various responses to transnational
crimes are discussed which include
government as well as non-government.
(CRCR202B) PLLE210B Police,
Leadership and Law Enforcement (4
credits)
This course introduces the concept,
principles and practices of policing.
It not only provides a brief discussion
on the evolution of policing but also
an analysis of its modern-day form
in the Caribbean. Issues such as
recruitment, discipline, management
and accountability, organisational
structure, police performance and
complaints, use of force and powers of
arrest are considered as well as a brief
analysis of community policing vs. law
enforcement. An important component
is a discourse on leadership and
executive management.
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(CRCR203B) METH210B Research
Methods and Design in Criminology
(3 credits)
In this course, students will be able
to understand the need for having
sound scientific research methods
for criminology and public safety.
Various research methods are taught
as well as primary and secondary data
sources and quantitative and qualitative
methods. Students are required to know
the advantages and disadvantages of
various research methods as well as
the conditions under which a particular
method should be used. Further, the
course gets into teaching statistical
analysis derived from data sets. These
data sets include t-test, ANOVA, chi
square, correlation and regression.
Class projects and teaching materials
are also based on data derived from
research projects done by the Institute
for Criminology and Public Safety.
(CRCR204B) CMED210B Crime and
the Media (3 credits)
The reporting, analysis and graphic
portrayal of crime in the media have
become matters of great public and
policy interest. This course examines
how different crimes are reported
and the social and psychological
implications of such reporting in the
context of laws guaranteeing freedom of

speech. The tensions between security
agencies and the media will also be
examined. Attention will be given to the
management of crime news and national
security issues by the police and other
security agencies.
FOLLOWING:
(CRCR205B) GREN210B Green
Criminology and Public Safety (3
credits)
This course not only examines the
nature of green criminology and green
crimes as offences, but also provides
some theoretical understanding of this
widening problem. Further, international,
regional and local environmental laws,
agreements and declarations as well as
organisations will be examined together
with practical ways in securing and
safeguarding the environment.
OR
(CRCR206B) JURY210B Trial by
Jury: A Civic Element of Criminal
Justice (3 credits)
This course takes a look at one element
of the criminal justice system and court
trials, that is, trial by jury. Not only
does this course explain what is trial

by jury, but it goes into its processes,
problems and relevance. This course
discusses the important relationship
between trial by jury, civil society
and democracy. Several contentious
issues surrounding trial by jury are
also examined, for example, the role of
race, social class, bias and prejudice.
Other debatable issues covered include
alternatives to trial by jury and televised
jury deliberations. A focus on trial by
jury in the Caribbean and in Trinidad
and Tobago in particular is a major part
of this course.
YEAR 2 Semester 2
(CRCR207B) PREV210B (SL) Crime
Prevention and Community Safety (3
credits)
As a Service Learning (SL) course,
students will be exposed to not only
the key concepts, principles and values
of crime prevention and community
safety, but in understanding and
experiencing first-hand crime prevention
and community safety at work. They
will be required to work with one or
more relevant organisations in their
programmes and interventions. Students
will be encouraged to give back to
communities their expertise gained
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from this course. They will be able
to assist existing organisations and
communities in their thrust towards
crime prevention and community safety.
(CRCR208B) COMP210B Community
Policing (3 credits)
This course deals with the principles,
philosophy and practices of
community policing locally, regionally
and internationally. It takes a brief
examination of its evolution and its
distinction from traditional policing.
Implementing and sustaining
community policing activities are
dealt with in this course as well as
modes of evaluation. Issues such as
community concerns and surveys,
police-community relations and police
accountability are discussed in this
course. Local case studies will be
used for illustration and programme
development.
(CRCR209B) SSAC210B SPSS
Software Application for Criminology
(3 credits)
In this very practical-oriented course
which builds from the two earlier
research and statistics courses, students
are required to undertake the following
analyses using the SPSS software in
laboratory sessions: creating variables,
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data entry, recode, compute, split file,

select cases, merge files, weight cases,
sort cases, calculate mean, median,
mode, standard deviation, percentiles,
correlation, regression, compare means,
reliability analysis, graphs, histograms
and scatter plots. Such exercises will be
largely drawn from project work.
(CRCR210B) SCVD210B School
Violence and Delinquency (4 credits)
Students in this course are exposed
to the challenging issue of school
violence and delinquency especially in
the Caribbean. The causes of violence
and delinquency as well as prevention
strategies are also discussed.
Explanations will be multi-facetted,
given the role of family, community,
school and personality factors. Data
from studies conducted by the Institute
for Criminology and Public Safety will
be used for analysis and solutions.
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(CRCR211B) CONF210B Conflict
Resolution and Mediation (3 credits)
In this course, the nature, tenets and
types of conflict resolution, Alternative
Dispute Resolution (ADR) and
mediation are discussed in addition
to their processes and conditions for

usage. The relevant legislation will
be examined as well as its role in the
criminal justice system. An examination
will be undertaken of the efficacy of
community-based mediation and
dispute resolution methods as crime
reduction and management strategies.
The history and evolution of mediation
as public policy in this country will be
briefly discussed.
OR
(CRCR212B) COJS210B Comparative
Justice Systems (Student Exchange
Visit Option) (3 credits)
This course offers students the
opportunity to engage in an exchange
visit programme with another university
in another country. In this course,
students will undertake an examination
of worldwide criminal justice systems.
More specifically, they will compare
policing, judiciary and corrections.
Some of the countries to examine are
China, Cuba, England, Germany, Israel,
Japan, India, South Africa, Trinidad and
Tobago, and USA.
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YEAR 3 Semester 1
(CRCR301B) RPRJ310B Research
Project in Criminology and Public
Safety (2 terms long) (3 credits)
Students will select a relevant topic
for research so as to gain some
competence in subjecting observations
to hypothesis-testing, data gathering
and analysis and scientific reporting.
In this year-long course, groups of
students will undertake a scientific
research project from a list of research
topics in criminology or public safety.
They will conduct the necessary
literature review, develop research
questions or hypotheses, devise an
appropriate methodology, carry out
the required data collection and data
analysis functions. Further, they will
write-up the study in the appropriate
format. They will also make a group
presentation to the examiner and class.
PREREQUISITES: STAT110B,
METH210B, SSAC210B
(CRCR302B) GANG310B Gang
Formation, Behaviour and Prevention
(4 credits)
Students in this course are exposed
to the theory and methods of gang
formation and behaviour in addition to
the various strategies to prevent and
manage such problems. The culture

of the gang will be a major aspect of
this course. The case of the Caribbean
will be a focus of this course especially
given the widespread increase of the
gang phenomenon and public concerns.
(CRCR303B) ETHC310B Ethics,
Human Rights and Professional
Responsibility (3 credits)
In this course, the major issues
surrounding ethics, human rights and
professional responsibility in members
of the protective, defence and security
services will be dealt with. The theory
and practice of ethical decisionmaking, code of ethics, use of force
and preservation of human rights are
dealt with in this course as well. The
contribution of ethical behaviour to
effective police performance and public
confidence will be discussed. Issues
of critical thinking are a focus in this
course.
(CRCR304B) WHTE310B WhiteCollar and Organised Crime (3
credits)
In tackling white-collar crime and
organised crime, this course examines
what constitutes such crimes, their
various typologies, theoretical
explanations, measurement issues,
perception and its international, regional

and local connections. State corruption
is also studied in this course. Several
indices of white collar crime are also
examined.
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(CRCR305B) FORE310B Elements of
Forensic Science (3 credits)
This is a course grounded in theory
and practice. It looks at the historical
development of forensic science
and exposes students to its major
subdivisions related to criminology
and public safety, for example,
criminalistics, digital forensics, forensic
anthropology, forensic archaeology,
forensic DNA analysis, forensic
pathology, forensic psychology, forensic
toxicology and forensic documents
examination. In these respects,
appropriate strategic linkages will be
made with the Forensic Science Centre.
OR
(CRCR306B) DVIO310B Selected
Issues in Domestic Violence (3
credits)
In this course, the various forms
of domestic violence are dealt
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with. Further, major theories as
well as legislative frameworks and
their effectiveness are considered.
Programmes and policies to deal with
domestic violence are studied as well as
matters of evidence and case studies.
Other issues such as culture and
domestic violence, gender differences,
and the cycle of violence are examined
in the context of policy reforms.
YEAR 3 Semester 2
(CRCR307B) CHLD310B Child Abuse
and Sex Crimes (3 credits)
This course deals with several issues
surrounding child abuse and sex
crimes, for example, its nature, extent,
effects, explanations and solutions.
Selected court cases and the legislative
framework will be examined. The
course also looks at these issues in
the international, regional and local
contexts. Various responses and
solutions undertaken by governments
and non-governmental organisations
are examined. Issues such as rape,
pornography, pedophilia and recidivism
are examined.
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(CRCR308B) CJPP310B Crime,

Justice and Public Policy (3 credits)
The process used to formulate and
implement public policy in areas of
crime and criminal justice has become
a very important subject in democratic
societies, especially in the contest
between evidence-driven arguments,
public opinion and scarce resources.
Generally, in the administration of
justice, Governments (the Executive)
face a range of dilemmas not only
in choosing between policy options,
but also, in finding the most efficient
and democratic route for policy
implementation.Special attention will
be given to such institutions as the
police service, the judicial system
and prisons. This course will discuss
the processes of policy making and
also the challenges which face such
processes within the complex crime
and justice network. In addition relevant
pieces of legislation and parliamentary
debates, and several Commission of
Enquiry reports will be among this
course materials. Further, in order to
make a meaningful connection between
public policy and the criminal justice
system, a multi-disciplinary approach
will be used. Institutional attachment
will also form part of students practical
experience in this course. Overall, this
course will strengthen the management,

leadership and policy-making skills of
students.
(CRCR309B) TERR310B Terrorism,
Public Safety and Human Rights (3
credits)
This course discusses the various types
of terrorism. It also enables the students
to be able to plan, implement and
evaluate appropriate counter-terrorism
plans. It advocates that human rights
be duly considered. As a result, a close
examination of relevant legislation
is undertaken. The course allows
the students to look at existing antiterrorism strategies in other jurisdictions
and determine its applicability to the
local context.
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(CRCR310B) FIRE310B Fire Science
(3 credits)
This is an introductory course in fire
science which exposes students to the
definition of fire science, the principles
of fire science and combustible
substances, methods of controlling
different types of fires, hazardous
material handling and control, fire
rescue procedures, equipment and
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relevant laws and regulations. Arson is
examined as well.
OR
(CRCR311B) FPSY310B
Fundamentals of Forensic
This course in forensic psychology
will examine the interactions between
psychology and the legal system.
Students will be exposed to how
forensic psychologists collect,
examine and present psychological
evidence for judicial purposes. Other
issues examined include malingering,
competency evaluations, sanity
evaluations, sentence mitigations and
criminal profiling.
OR
(CRCR312B) CMAP310B Crime
Mapping and Spatial Aspects of
Crime (3 credits)
In this course, the nature and benefits of
crime mapping and spatial data analysis
are discussed. The course introduces
students to the use of Geographical
Information Systems (GIS) for crime
analysis. In the US, the Compstat
approach is used. The course enables
students to map, visualise and analyse
crime patterns and identify hot spots.
Crime forecasting and geographic

profiling are also examined in this
course. Issues, such as, environmental
criminology, routine activity theory and
rational choice theory are also relevant
to this course. Spatial data analysis
includes spatial autocorrelation and
spatial heterogeneity.
Bachelor of Applied
Science in Information
and Communication
Technology
Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) is both a driver and
facilitator of technological research
and development on a global level.
Technology has become an
indispensable asset for governments,
research facilities, schools and
industry all over the world, as such
ICT has become a well sought and
well researched discipline. ICT is
one of the most unique fields of
study because it has application and
relevance in practically every other
field of research and can be used in
every type of industry. This has fueled
the popularity of ICT worldwide. An ICT

engineer has a number of specialist
skills that can provide employment in
many areas. These include software
development, network management,
information systems management and
entertainment. An ICT graduate will be
equipped with the necessary knowledge
and skills to undertake research in the
field. In addition, the engineer will be
able to appreciate and work effectively
in the local industry, government,
co-operate and private sector thus
adding value to business and driving
technological and entrepreneurial
development.
The B.A.Sc. ICT programme is designed
to produce graduates to function in
areas such as software development,
hardware design and development,
multimedia communications, database
management system, network analysis
and design, wireless, fiber optics
and broadband communications,
and network security. They will also
have the ability to participate and
lead the way in extensive projects
and other multidisciplinary fields. The
programme covers a wide range of
fundamental concepts, principles and
techniques in ICT but also provides a
strong foundation in applied theories,
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mathematics and practical exercises.
It is this interdisciplinary combination
of basic knowledge, engineering
fundamentals, engineering design and
applications that gives this programme
focus, strength and relevance in a
competitive and tightening employment
market.
The programme curricula and research
emphasis is supported by access
to well-equipped laboratories and
enhanced research facilities. Key
research areas for both students and
academic staff are:
Multimedia Communications
Wireless Communication
Database Management
Hardware Design
Software Engineering and Design
Computer and Network Security
Network Management
Trinidad and Tobago has a growing
Technology industry. The B.A.Sc. ICT
programme, will graduate professional
Technology specialists, to serve this
country and the regions growing needs
in this broad sector. The programme will
seek to provide graduate engineers with
the analytical skills, design expertise,
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and transferable knowledge flexibility

required to adapt to and master these
areas and to be leaders and innovators
in industry and research.
The B.A.Sc. ICT programme offers a fulltime and part-time programme requiring
a minimum of 109 credits for graduation
and includes a final year research and
development project worth 6 credits.
The full-time programme is delivered
over a 3 year period while the part-time
programme is delivered in 4 years, 1
semester. The following diagrams depict
the programme structure for both the
part-time and full time options and its
duration.
The programme will prepare graduating
following areas:
Software Developer
Hardware Designer
Software and Hardware Tester
Network Designers/Analysts
Computer and Network Security
Specialist
Wireless, Fiber and Broadband
Communications Engineers/
Specialists
Database Designer and Developer
Systems/Programme Analyst
Project Managers in ICT

Project / Team Leader in ICT
Information Technology Officer
Education and Research in ICT
The graduates will be expected to take
leadership roles in these industries
and in the engineering profession, as
well as the Finance, Health, Oil and
Gas Sectors, and to make significant
contribution to design and research in
the specific areas.
Admission Criteria
The University aims to offer
opportunities to all members of
the community who are capable of
benefiting. Accordingly, it will present
opportunities for admission and shall
determine progression and academic
awards solely on the basis of academic
criteria.
To achieve these aspirations, the
University shall ensure that:
i. Entry requirements for all
Programmes provide the widest
possible range of entry routes,
enable each applicants capabilities
to be fully assessed, and take full
account of each individuals prior
learning, experience and skills.
ii. Admissions procedures do not
unfairly discriminate against
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any individual or group, and
make appropriate allowances for
individual differences.
iii. Entry requirements for admission
to the Universitys Programmes are
clearly expressed and made widely
available.
iv. The University shall have a
system that allows advanced entry
into a programme by formally
providing credit through a process
of assessment of prior learning
(APL), or the assessment of prior
experiential learning (APEL).
To be granted admission to the
University of Trinidad and Tobago,
an applicant shall normally:
i. Have attained the age of 16 years on
or before 1st September of the year
of intake.
ii. Have the minimum academic
qualifications specified for each
programme.
Applicants may also be required to
take and pass one or more of the
following: an assessment test, a medical
examination, a drug-screening test, and
an interview to determine suitability for
the programme selected.
Programme Credits
credits and are required to pass each
course with a minimum of 50%..
Course Descriptors
(CCEM101B) MATH110B Engineering
Mathematics 1 (3 credits)
This course provides a quick review
of basic derivative formulas: products
and quotients of functions, chain rule,
exponentials and logarithms. Derivatives
of trigonometric functions, and inverse
trigonometric functions. Numerical
approximations of first and second
derivatives by finite differences. Analysis
of functions via the first and the second
derivatives. LHospitals rule. The
definite integral and the fundamental
theorem of calculus. Anti-derivatives
of elementary functions, integration by
parts. Numerical integration: mid-point,
trapezoidal rule and Simpsons rule;
error analysis. Improper integrals.
Applications of the integral. Separable
differential equations. Eulers method
for differential equations. Sequences,
series. Taylors formula and series.
Functions of two and three variables.
Partial derivatives, the chain rule,
directional derivatives, tangent planes
and normal lines.
PREREQUISITES:- A Level
Mathematics, CAPE I and II
Mathematics, UTTs National
Engineering Technicians Diploma or
equivalent.
(CCSM101B) SCMT110B The
Science of Materials (3 credits)
To develop of an understanding of
material science which involves
investigating the relationship that exists
between the structure of a material and
its properties, as well as processing
techniques of materials to make
judicious materials choices for practical
engineering applications.
(CCCP101B) ICTN110B Computer
Programming I (3 credits)
This course deals with the fundamental
elements of programming in the C/C+
environment. The basic principles of
software engineering including structure
decomposition, documentation, testing
and debugging are discussed. Basic
programme elements such as variable
types, control structures (including
sequence, decision making and
looping), subroutines and functions are
discussed. MATLAB is also introduced
for the purpose of solving some intricate
engineering problems. Exercises and
assignments deal mainly with
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mathematical and engineering
constructs.
(CCVG101B) VEGR110B Visualisation
and Engineering Graphics (3 credits)
An important aspect of engineering is
Visualisation of products or processes.
It is about the creative aspects of
engineering. Visualisation is therefore
about imagining and forming mental
images or pictures and communicate
it to others. Though we have the
communication skills through a spoken
and written language which is very
useful in our daily lives, it is not good
enough to communicate the engineering
aspects of visualisation. Imagine trying
to describe even a simple physical
object without being able to draw
the object, or imagine describing a
process without the use of a diagram to
explain the process, or imagine guiding
somebody to reach a place (not knowing
where it is) without a map or line
diagram of the route to be followed.
It is therefore necessary for an
engineering student to gain knowledge
on how to visualise objects and
processes and to be able to represent
them. After visualisation, it is through
Engineering Graphics that the engineer
is able to represent a three dimensional
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object on two dimensional paper.

The representation can be through a
pictorial, such as: perspective view,
isometric view or an oblique view. It
can also be through Orthographic Multi
view which is non pictorial. To help
the student understand the process
of visualisation, not only solids have
to be dealt with but also the spatial
relationship of points, lines and planes.
This basic course on Visualisation and
Engineering Graphics will therefore
teach the student the following aspects.
1. Visualisation as a language to
represent 3D objects by free hand
sketching on 2D tracing pad and
sketch pad.
2. Graphical representation and spatial
relationship of points, lines and
planes.
3. Conventions and standards.
required are: pencil and eraser. Many

low cost software follow techniques
similar to hand sketching for conveying
ideas.
Sketching is a very useful and effective

technique to quickly visualise and
communicate ideas. Therefore, learning
to sketch is of paramount importance
in engineering. Sketching is the
culmination of the process of thinking
be it ideas of an existing or non existing
object and record it on tracing pad or
sketch pad or even a computer screen
and use for communicating with others
and documentation. Minimal tools
Sketching and graphical techniques

help in the interpretation of the visual
process, since the mind uses several
visualisation techniques in concert, to
interpret the world around us.
Students will learn the underlying

principles and concepts of free hand
sketching and practice the popular
techniques of visualisation to project a
3D object on 2D, namely: Perspective,
Isometric pictorial, Oblique pictorial,
and Multi view Orthographic projection.
Standard conventions and practices
will be followed for drawing sketches,
to enable interpretation by engineers
anywhere. To ensure that notes on the
sketch have clarity, use of a standard
lettering is necessary and single
stroke Gothic style will be followed. To
indicate sizes, the students will learn to
dimension Orthographic Multi views.
Sketches are used in industry to design,

to manufacture, to repair, to sell, to
advertise, to install and even to maintain
the product.
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Interior details which are not easily
represented using hidden lines are
visualised through the process of
sectioning the object by passing
imaginary cutting plane through the
object to reveal its interior features.
Apart from visualisation of objects,
representation of spatial relationship
between points, lines and planes and
their visualisation on 2-D will also be
dealt.
Visualisation and Engineering graphics
is therefore a complete language used
for Communicating and to accurately
visualise objects quickly.
(CCCO101B) COMM110B

(CCSE101B) ENGS110B Engineering
Seminars (1 credit)
Presentation and discussion of current
topics in engineering programmes
offered at the University of Trinidad
& Tobago at the B.A.Sc. level. These
engineering programmes include:
1. Biomedical Engineering
2. Civil and Construction Systems
3. Information and Communication
Technology
4. Manufacturing
5. Petroleum
6. Process
7. Utilities
This course will enable students to solve
problems in Engineering by the use
of the theory of complex numbers and
linear algebra..
PREREQUISITES:- A Level
Mathematics, CAPE I and II

equivalent.
(CCDY101B) ENSD110B Engineering
Systems Dynamics (3 credits)
This is an interdisciplinary course
that presents a unified treatment of
mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal
and hybrid dynamic systems. It is
intended to demonstrate that, in
reality, there are no purely electrical
or mechanical systems etc. but
rather most are hybrid in nature. Thus
students are exposed to a variety of
systems elements and a generalised
methodology for analysing, simulating
and designing hybrid dynamic
(CCEG101B) ELEC110B Introduction
to Electrical Systems (3 credits)
This course presents definitions of
electrical quantities, basic circuit laws,
the operation of diodes, Bipolar Junction
transistors (BJT) and zener diodes;
Electric circuit analysis; DC and AC
single phase circuits; circuit theorems;
DC and AC operation and measurements
of electrical quantities; steady state and
transient analysis.
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(MEAE218D) THRM110B Engineering
Thermodynamics 1 (3 credits)
In this course the fundamentals of
the macroscopic thermodynamics
of pure fluids, energy, entropy and
equilibrium; temperature and pressure,
work and heat, open and closed
systems, chemical potential and
phase equilibrium will be examined.
Applications to vessel filling and steady
flows: turbines, motors, compressors,
pumps, nozzles and orifices, isentropic
efficiency of adiabatic devices and
thermodynamic cycles will also be
discussed.
PREREQUISITES:- 1) A-level
Mathematics or equivalent; 2)
A-level Physics or equivalent
(CCLS101B) LIFE110B Life Sciences
(2 credits)
This unit aims to introduce the student
to the various systems of life that are
associated with the science of Biology.
Building on the initial lectures on The
Chemicals of Life, the concepts and
operations within both prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells will be discussed. The
areas of study covered will give the
student the strong foundation deemed
essential for higher levels of study in
either pure biology or biology related
options.
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(PTRE214B) LWDP110B Laboratory

& Workshop Project (3 credits)
workshop and practice safety, giving
students hands-on experience of metal
cutting processes, joining processes,
heat treatment and metrology.
PREREQUISITES:- VEGR110B
(CCPL101B) PSWK110B Problem
Solving Workshop (2 credits)
a learning strategy that integrates
meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection to enrich
the learning experience, teach
civic responsibility, and strengthen
communities.
PREQUISITES:
(CCPD101B) PDWK110B
Professional Development Workshop
(2 credits)
In this course, students learn and
experience how engineers conceptualise
the world and create things that affect
lives and solve problems. They made
aware of the need to development a
holistic approach to problem solving
as technical expertise alone does not
guarantee success. Thus students are
taught to develop an awareness of the
need to incorporate into their designs
and solutions the social, cultural,

environmental and other factors.
Mathematics III (3 credits)
This course will enable students to
solve problems in Engineering by the
use of the theory of functions of several
variables, multiple integration, vector
fields, vector differential operators, line
integrals, surface integrals, volume
integrals, the theorems of Green, Gauss
and Stokes and differential equations.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH110B;
MATH111B
(ITCT208B) DSAL210B Data
Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
This course introduces the techniques
needed to create and manipulate
commonly occurring data structures. It
begins by reviewing the Java approach
to data abstraction and continues
with a treatment of how to create and
maintain various data structures, such
as arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists,
binary search trees, hash tables and
binary heaps. Simple algorithms for
manipulating these structures are also
discussed.
PREREQUISITES:- PROG110B
Bachelor of
Applied Science
Programmes
(ITCT207B) OBPR210B Object
Oriented Programming (6 credits)
This course provides skills,
major concepts in Object-Oriented
Programming. It introduces the student
to problem solving and object-oriented
emphasis on proper programme design.
Topics include software development
life cycle, object-oriented design
concepts (e.g. classes, attributes,
methods, inheritance, polymorphism),
selection and repetition structures,
libraries, arrays, strings and other
advanced object-oriented concepts.
PREREQUISITES:- PROG110B
(ITCT202B) LOGC210B Logic Design
(3 credits)
This is an undergraduate course on
logic design. This class provides a
broad introduction to topics in logic
design and digital integrated circuit
technology. Discussions cover topics
ranging from the basics of logic
expressions and switching theory to
sophisticated programmable logic
devices. Logic design emphasises the
key concepts, models, and equations
that enable design engineers to analyse,
design, and predict the behavior of
large-scale systems.
PREREQUISITES:- ELEC120B
(ITCT201B) ELEC210B Electric Circuit

Theory (3 credits)
This course covers a wide range of
circuit analysis methodologies such as
branch-current analysis, mesh analysis
and nodal analysis. Also, many network
theorems such as the superposition
theorem, Thevenins theorem and
Nortons theorem are discussed and
applied to various network problems.
The network analysis techniques
and theorems are applied to both dc
and ac circuits. Also, the concept of
filters is discussed. The theory will be
supplemented with laboratory exercises.
(CCBE210B) BPRE210B
Entrepreneurship, Management and
Business Practices (3 credits)
This course addresses the unique

and exercises.
(ITCT211B) MATH211B Engineering
Mathematics IV (3 credits)
Computational techniques are covered
and the theory of probability is
introduced. Discrete and continuous
distributions are studied for use in
calculations involving probability.
Statistics is the science of collecting,
organising, presenting, analysing, and
interpreting data to assist in making
more effective decisions. Anyone,
regardless of their line of work, needs
to be able to read charts and graphs
and understand the discussion of the
numerical information - since they
affect our daily lives. Also, knowledge
of statistical methods will help you
understand why decisions are made and
give you a better understanding of how
they affect you.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH210B
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(ITCT204B) CMOR210B Computer
Organisation (3 credits)
computer organisation. Students in
the class should have completed an
introductory course on logic design
and C programming. This class
provides a broad introduction to topics
in computer organisation. Topics to
be covered include structures and
techniques used in digital system
design, design with available SSI,
MSI, LSI and programmable logic
circuits and memories, application to
microprocessors, I/O structures, and
interface design. Students will undertake
a computing system analysis and design
project.
(ITCT206B) CMPN 210B Computer
Networks (3 credits)
to data communications and data
networking. The course will cover:
(1) Protocol architecture; (2) Data
transmission; (3) Transmission media;
(4) Signal encoding techniques;
(5) Digital data communications
techniques; (6) Data link control
protocol; (7) Multiplexing; (8) Circuit
switching and packet switching; (9)
Routing in switched networks; (10)
Local area networks; (11) High-speed
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LANs; (12) Internetwork protocols.

(ITCT203B) ELON210B Electronics (3
credits)
electronics engineering. It covers topics
such as bipolar junction transistor
amplifiers, field effect transistor
amplifiers, power amplifiers, thyristors,
diacs, triacs, unijunction transistors
and oscillators. The theory will be
supplemented with laboratory exercises.
(ITCT212B) PMGT210B Project
This introductory course teaches
the fundamental concepts of project
management. Project management
involves the management of technology,
people, culture, stakeholders and
other diverse elements necessary to
successfully complete a project. It
requires knowledge of leadership,
team building, conflict resolution and
negotiation, along with the traditional
technical skill set. The course will
seek to integrate the standards set out
by the Project Management Institute
(PMI) and its Project Management
Book of Knowledge (PMBoK), which
is largely regarded as one of the
most comprehensive frameworks for
understanding project management.

A mix of case studies and exercises
will be used, in such a manner, so that
students will get a good exposure to
the theory and practice of the project
management process.
(ITCT310B) MATH310B Engineering
Mathematics V (3 credits)
solve problems in Engineering by
the use of the theory of complex
numbers, complex functions, Fourier
series, Fourier transforms and Laplace
transforms.
MATH211B
(ITCT301B) DBST310B Database
Systems (3 credits)
solve problems in Engineering by
the use of the theory of complex
numbers, complex functions, Fourier
series, Fourier transforms and Laplace
transforms.
PREREQUISITES:- DSAL210B
(ITCT205B) OPST310B Operating
Systems (3 credits)
An operating system manages all
peripheral devices, network interfaces,
and other programme resources. This
Bachelor of
Applied Science
Programmes
course provides the principles of an
operating system and covers: (1)
Process description and control; (2)
Threads, symmetric multiprocessing,
and microkernels; (3) Concurrency
issues; (4) Deadlock and starvation;
(5) Memory management; (6) Virtual
memory; (7) I/O management and disk
scheduling
PREREQUISITES:- CMOR210B
(ITCT302B) SGSS310B Signal and
Systems (3 credits)
Signal and Systems. Students in the
class should have completed a course
on multi-variable calculus and complex
analysis. This class provides a broad
introduction to topics in signal analysis.
The course focuses on the techniques
of quantitative analysis and evaluation
of signal and systems. Topics to be
covered include: Continuous-time and
discrete-time signals. Mathematical
description of systems. Properties of
systems. Convolution and impulse
response of continuous and discrete
time LTI systems. Fourier series of
periodic continuous and discrete
time signals. Decomposition and
approximation of signals by orthogonal
functions. The Fourier transform of
continuous and discrete time signals.
Frequency response of systems.

Frequency selective filtering. First and
second order systems. Sampling and
interpolation of continuous-time signals.
LTI system analysis with Laplace
transforms.
MATH211B
(ITCT307B) PROJ310B Design
Project 1 (3 credits)
In Senior Design Project I (CEPR 407)
each student works to produce a project
proposal for technical project under
the guidance of a project supervisor.
The project is completed in Senior
Design Project II (CEPR 417) in the
following semester. The emphasis
of these courses is on the student
producing innovative, and original work
of technical value in one of the following
four categories:
(ITCT304B) ELMG310B
Electromagnetism (3 credits)
The purpose of the course is to
provide students with the fundamental
methods to analyse and understand
electromagnetic field problems that
arise in various branches of engineering
science.
(ITCT303B) SFEN310B Introduction

to Software Engineering (4 credits)
to software engineering including the
fundamental activities of specification,
design, implementation, testing, and
maintenance with a focus on UML
modeling techniques. Exercises and
demonstrations emphasise good
development practices. Students learn
about various life-cycle models for
organising these activities, and the
importance of a software process to
create quality software. Students are
introduced to basic Object-Oriented
concepts including development
examples in Java. Students are also
exposed to project management
concepts including cost estimation and
risk analysis.
PREREQUISITES:- DSAL210B;
OBPR210B
(ITCT305B) COMN310B Analog
Communications Systems (3 credits)
The course provides an analysis
and design emphasis in the area of
communications systems. It explains
the amplitude, frequency, pulse
modulation; narrow-band noise
representation and signal-to-noise ratios
for various modulation schemes, and
pulse shaping, timing recovery, carrier
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synchronisation, and equalisation, as
well as sampling, quantisation, and
coding.
PREREQUISITES:- ELMG310B
MIPR310B Microprocessors &
Embedded Systems (3 credits)
Microprocessors and Embedded
Systems. Students in the class
should have completed a course on
computer organisation and/or computer
Architecture. This class provides a
broad introduction to topics in general
and special purpose processors. The
course focuses on the techniques of
quantitative analysis and evaluation of
microprocessor systems. Topics to be
covered include: Memory technologies,
bus architecture, I/O structures, and
interface design. General and special
purpose processors. Introduction to
System-on-Chip. In addition students
will undertake a course design project.
PREREQUISITES:- ELON210B;
CMOR210B
(ITCT306B) DIGN310B Digital
Modern digital communication
systems are the backbone of todays
Information Superhighway. Advance
signal processing techniques play
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an increasingly important role in

communication systems. This course
is an introduction to the fundamental
principles underlying the design and
analysis of communication systems
including theoretical and experimental
design aspects of communication
systems.
PREREQUISITES:- SGSS310B
(ITCT501G) DIGS410B Digital Signal
This is a graduate course on Digital
Signal Processing. Students in the
class should have completed an
undergraduate course on Signals and
Systems. This class provides a broad
introduction to advanced topics in
signal analysis. The course focuses on
the techniques of quantitative analysis
and evaluation of signal and systems.
Topics to be covered include a review of
discrete-time signals and systems, the
sampling theorem, and Fourier series/
transforms. Sampling rate conversions.
A/D and D/A conversions. The Laplace
transform. The Z-transform. Discrete
Fourier Transform and Fast Fourier
Transform. Digital filters. Finite Impulse
Response filter design. Infinite Impulse
Response filter design from analog
prototypes. Frequency transformations.
Introduction to spectral analysis.
Students will undertake a major digital

signal processing system analysis and
design project of their own choosing.
MATH211B
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master
of Engineering
Programmes
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
BASc/MEng in
Manufacturing and
Design Engineering
The aims of the B.A.Sc. and M.Eng. in
Manufacturing and Design Engineering
are:
To provide industry with the
manpower knowledge and skills in
the areas of:
(a) Manufacturing Processes and
Materials,
(b) Product Design and
Development
(c) Production, Management
and Control, of man-made
products.
To feed the M.Sc. Programme
in Industrial Innovation,
Entrepreneurship and Management
(IIEM) and for research in the areas
of Manufacturing, Design and
Materials.
The programme includes a range of
application areas, such as: Materials,
and Manufacturing, Operations
Management, Sustainability,
Mechatronics, Design and Innovation
so that students are trained in decision-
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making, logistics, and production

management.
Areas for Graduates
Entrepreneurs
Plant Managers
Operations Managers
Product Design & Development
Production Planning
Plant layout and resource
management
Manufacturing Engineer
Admissions criteria
undergraduate B.A.Sc. Programmes and
require the following:
Examinations (CAPE) Levels 1 and
2 or GCE A-Levels in the following
subjects: Mathematics and either
Physics or Chemistry, Caribbean
Studies, Communication Studies
or General Paper as well as CSEC/
CXC OLevel Chemistry and
Physics
Or
Relevant NEC Technicians Diploma;
Or
Relevant NETD/HNC/HND Technicians
Diploma.

to a programme may be accepted as
a Mature Student. He/she would need
be assessed by the UTT Programme
of qualifications and educational or
programme.
Programme Credits
Bachelor of Applied Science: 108
of 2.0
Master of Engineering: 144 credits with
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1. THRM110B
Engineering Thermodynamics 3
2. PSWK110B
Problem Solving Workshop
2
3. LWDP110B
Laboratory and Workshop
Design Project
3
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
4. MATH111B
Engineering Mathematics II
3
5. ELEC110B
Intro. to Electric Systems
3
6. COMM110B
Communications Skills
2
7. SCMT110B
Science of Materials
3
8. ENGS110B
Engineering Seminars
1
9. LIFE110B
Life Sciences
2
10.MATH110B
Engineering Mathematics I
3
11.ENSD110B
Engineering Systems Dynamics 3
12. PROG110B
Programming I
3
13. VEGR110B
Visualisation and Engineering
Graphics
3
14. PDWK110B
Professional Development
Workshop
2
YEAR 1 Term 1
This programme provides a quick review
of basic derivative formulas: products
and quotients of functions, chain rule,
exponentials and logarithms. In addition
derivatives of trigonometric functions,

and inverse trigonometric functions.
Numerical approximations of first and
second derivatives by finite differences.
Analysis of functions via the first and
the second derivatives. LHospitals
rule. The definite integral and the
fundamental theorem of calculus.
Anti-derivatives of elementary functions,
integration by parts. Numerical
integration: mid-point, trapezoidal rule
and Simpsons rule; error analysis.
Improper integrals. Applications of
the integral. Separable differential
equations. Eulers method for differential
equations. Sequences, series. Taylors
formula and series. Functions of two
and three variables. Partial derivatives,
the chain rule, directional derivatives,
tangent planes and normal lines.
This programme introduces students
to a learning strategy that integrates
the learning experience, teaching
communities.

and Workshop Design Project (3
credits)
workshop practice and safety, giving
(CCSM101B) SCMT110B Science of
Materials (3 credits)
(CCCP101B) PROG110B
Programming I (3 credits)
elements of programming in the
C/C++ environment. The basic
principles of software engineering
including structure decomposition,
documentation, testing and debugging
are discussed. Basic program elements
such as variable types, control
structures (including sequence,
decision making and looping),
subroutines and functions are
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discussed. MATLAB is also introduced
for the purpose of solving some
intricate engineering problems.
Exercises and assignments deal mainly
with mathematical and engineering
constructs.
This basic course on Visualisation and
1. Visualisation as a language to
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sketch pad.
planes.
(CCCO101B) COMM110B
operationalsed in collaborative projects
Seminars (1 credit)
Students are exposed to different
engineering disciplines and the role
and functions of engineers in society
through the presentation of seminars
from industry practitioners, academics
and engineering professional bodies.

(2 credits)
This unit aims to introduce the student
to the various systems of life that are
eukaryotic cells will be discussed. The
areas of study covered will give the
student the strong foundation deemed
essential for higher levels of study in
either pure biology or biology related
options.
YEAR 1 Term 2
linear algebra.
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
transient analysis.
Thermodynamics I (3 credits)
Fundamentals of the macroscopic
thermodynamics of pure fluids. Energy,
entropy and equilibrium; temperature
and pressure. Work and heat. Open and
closed systems. Chemical potential.
Phase equilibrium. Applications to
vessel filling and steady flows: turbines,
motors, compressors, pumps, nozzles
and orifices. Isentropic efficiency of
adiabatic devices. Thermodynamic
cycles.
(CCLS101B) LFSC120B Life

Sciences I (2 credits)
This is an introductory course in Life
Sciences for all engineers. Topics
include the cell as an entity, the
cell-cycle; from vira and bacteria
(prokaryotes) to higher organisms
(eukaryotes); primary pathways; microorganisms as friends and foes; the bioindustry; micro-organisms used in the
production of bulk chemicals; bioethics,
IP-protection and the entrepreneurship
of biotechnology.
(CCPD101B) PDWK110B
(2 credits)
YEAR 2 Term 1
(CCEM201B) MATH210B
Engineering Mathematics III (3
credits)
Advanced Calculus - further
mathematical techniques for
applications in Engineering;
Functions of several variables. Multiple
integration and applications. Vector
fields and their derivatives. Curves.
Vector differential operators. Line
integrals. Surfaces and surface integrals.
Theorems of Stokes, Gauss, etc. First
order equations. Linear differential
equations of higher order. Differential
operators. Laplace transforms.
Systems of differential equations.
Series solutions about ordinary points.
Numerical methods including error
analysis; numerical differentiation,
integration and solutions of differential
equations. Kinematics and kinetics of
particles. Work Energy Principle.
Projectile motion.
PREREQUISITE: MATH110B
(CCBE210B) BPRE210B
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and exercises.
(MDEG202B) MNUF210B
Manufacturing Processes (3.5
credits)
The aims of this course are to:
To ensure that students are familiar
with the mechanical properties of
engineering materials (metals and
non-metals), as taught in Year 1
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MATL110B.
To develop awareness of (and
experience with) the materials
selection process for particular
applications and products.
To provide the knowledge required
to determine what materials
and processes were used to
manufacture everyday, as well as
specialised, articles.
To develop the ability of
ascertaining the best materials
and manufacturing processes that
are required to manufacture a new
article.
PREREQUISITES: B.Sc. Year 1
Science of Materials, MATL110B
(MDEG201B) STEM210B Strength of
Engineering Materials (4 credits)
the concepts of stresses and strain;
shearing force and bending; as well
as torsion and deflection of different
structural materials.
PREREQUISITES: Year I Mathematics,
MATH110B & MATH120B,
EMSD120B
(MDEG204B) DRAW210B
Engineering Drawing (2 credits)
Building on the course VEGR110B
Visualisation and Engineering Graphics,
DRAW210B Engineering Drawing
is a skill development course that
allows students to develop skills
in technical drawing and CAD. The
language of Engineering Graphics is a
fundamental skill for communicating
design intent and forms part of the
core knowledgebase of the field of
Engineering.
In this course, students gain knowledge
on how to represent design elements
on paper together with associated
standards and drawing conventions.
Conventional drafting techniques are
taught i.e. using T-Squares, SetSquares and other drawing equipment
to accurately depict machine elements
and product assemblies. In addition,
students are also taught how to
represent these same principles using
Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
software, the platform of choice being
Solidworks. Students are introduced to
CAD with a house design exercise using
Google Sketchup.
This course on Engineering Drawing will
therefore teach the student the following
aspects:
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
Drawing conventions and standards.
Accurate representation of machine
parts (fasteners, joints, machine
elements and assemblies) on paper
Accurate representation of machine
parts (fasteners, joints, machine
elements and assemblies) using
Solidworks CAD software.
PREREQUISITE: VEGR110B
(MDEG205B) ECON210B Engineering
the understanding of the theories,
techniques and skills of engineering
economics, accounting and financial
management to plan, control and
make decisions in organisations in a
competitive operations/ manufacturing
environment.
YEAR 2 Term 2
(MDEG208B) OPMG220B Operations
Management 1 (3 credits)
Operations Management (OM) is
concerned with the management of
resources and activities that produce
and deliver goods and services for
customers. Efficient and effective
operations can provide an organisation
with major competitive advantages since
the ability to respond to customer and
market requirements quickly, at a low

cost, and with high quality, is vital to
attaining profitability and growth through
increased market share.As competition
becomes fiercer in an increasingly open
and global marketplace, a companys
survival and growth become greatly
contingent on its ability to run its
operations efficiently and to exploit its
resources productively.
This course will introduce the concepts,
principles and techniques related
to the design, planning, control and
improvement of manufacturing and
service operations. This course exposes
students to a wide range of operations
management topics such as design and
layout, process analysis, forecasting,
capacity planning, scheduling and
quality management. An introduction
is provided to new production control
techniques such as Just-in-time
systems and group technology. Special
emphasis will be placed on the use of
mathematical and statistical techniques
for decision-making by operation
managers.
(MDEG207B) INCT220B
Instrumentation and Controls (3
credits)
The purpose of this course is to teach
students the fundamental concepts,
principle, procedures, and computations
used by engineers and technologists
to analyse, select, specify, and design
modern instrumentation and control
systems. There will be a focus on the
language used to describe modern
instrumentation, measurement, and
control systems and an appreciation of
the various types of systems in common
use in industry. Particular emphasis
will be given to electrical, mechanical,
flow, and thermal measurement
systems. The course will provide a
sound understanding of the important
characteristics of a range of modern
process sensors, transmitters, and
signal conditioning equipment.
PREREQUISITES: MATH110B
(MDEG209B) QUAL220B Quality
Examines the concept of Quality
Management, using the overall theme
of quality improvement. The course
will introduce the student to basic
quality concepts, and cover the topics
of designing and assuring quality.
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Additionally, a number of quality
tools and statistical methods will be
involved in the discussion of quality
implementation. Lastly, the course will
focus on continuous improvement of the
quality system.
(MDEG206B) DSGN210B
Engineering Design (4.5 credits)
This course will provide a significant
design experience in terms of how
one designs various components
which ultimately can be assembled to
make a machine. This course is about
detail design of components. Aspects
discussed will include: factors of
safety and how to decide on the value,
material selection especially carbon
steels, static and fatigue design based
on relevant failure theories of common
components/machine elements
such as power screws, fasteners and
shafts. Its major objectives are to draw
together the students experience in the
fundamental subjects and to teach the
student the design of systems, devices
and/or components. It involves real life
decision-making; including constraint
specification in engineering design.
The course therefore includes fair
amount of practice sessions in addition
to tutorials.
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The knowledge developed in this course

will be extended in DSGN410B Design
Projects.
(MDEG210B) MACH220B Mechanics
of Machines (3.5 credits)
Students will study the theory and
calculations involved in the design and
application of traditional mechanical
equipment. Analysis will be conducted
for shafts, bearings, belt drives, chain
drives, cams, gears, power screws,
clutches, brakes, couplings and
flywheels. Vibration characteristics and
balancing will also be analysed.
PREREQUISITES: EMSD110B,
MATH110B & MATH120B
YEAR 3 Term 1
(MDEG301B) OPMG310B Operations
Management 2 (3 credits)
This course builds on topics covered
in Operations Management 1. More
advanced treatment is provided for
decision models used in production
planning, inventory control, scheduling,
facility design and location. Capacity
planning; Location strategies
(factor-rating method, locational
break-even analysis, centre-of-gravity
method); Layout strategies; Inventory
management; Aggregate planning;
Short-term scheduling (Johnson and
Jackson); Maintenance and reliability;

Decision-making tools (decision trees,
linear programming, learning curves)
PREREQUISITE: OPMG220B
(MDEG302B) CDCM310B CAD/CAM
(4 credits)
The CAD-CAM systems help engineer
design products by using the speed and
efficiency of computers. This covers the
use of computers in all activities from
the design through to manufacture of
a product with focus on the generation
of computer understandable product
descriptions and their applications to a
manufacturing environment. The flexible
modular CAD-CAM systems are capable
of dealing with all separate aspects of
design, analysis, manufacture and final
inspection in a unified manner, with
information flow between the various
processes handled automatically by
product data management systems. The
use of component software technology
to handle the transition between
the diverse types of data needed in
different parts of such a system is
becoming more and more prevalent.
The course involves theory and handson experiments. Topics include an
introduction to Computer Aided Design;
Geometrical Modeling Principles;
Curve and Surface fitting in Automation
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
Environment, Manufacturing Simulation
in CAD-CAM Environment; Computer
Aided Solid Modeling
(MDEG303B) PDIN310B Product
Development and Innovation (4
credits)
The Design Process - Introduction to
product development and the design
process. Design project management.
Case studies.
Materials in Design - Material selection
for design applications. Material
selection software.
Design Requirements - Needs Analysis.
Product Analysis. Product Design
Specifications.
Conceptual Design - Patents.
Brainstorming. Creativity Techniques.
Innovation. Generation of Alternative
Solutions.
Design Evaluation - Evaluation of design
alternatives. Tools for selecting a final
concept.
Detailed Design - CAD and design
communication. Process planning
and design for manufacture. Rapid
Prototyping. Costing.
Design Tools and Usage Issues - Failure
studies (FMEA). Quality function
deployment (QFD). Poka Yoke (Mistake
Proofing). Ergonomics/Human Factors
Issues.
Presentation and Fabrication - Oral and
written presentations at various stages of

product development. Fabrication and/
or assembly alternatives to make final
product.
ELECTIVE (Any one of the
elective courses offered*)
(MDEG304B) PROJ310B Project Part
1 (4 credits)
Applying previously acquired theoretical
and experimental knowledge and
skills from mathematics, basic
sciences, engineering sciences and
complementary studies, a team of
students will do a design project
on a Manufacturing engineering
process or system to meet specific
needs. Innovative contributions are
expected. The project will be subject
to constraints, governed by standards
or legislation, which may relate to
economic, health, safety, environmental,
social or other pertinent factors. The
work carried out during the first term
will represent the first iteration of the
project, which may include aspects
such as: project management, analysis,
design, implementation, testing,
quality assurance etc. Deliverables
include written documentation and
presentations. Work is guided by faculty,
but may be performed for an external
entity designated the customer who
can be involved in guiding the teams
work.
YEAR 3 Term 2
(MDEG305B) WORK310B Work
Study and Ergonomics (3.5 credits)
Productivity, work study and the human
factor; Method study (charting and
diagramming techniques for method
study such as flow process charts,
string diagrams); Work measurement
(time study, PMTS, work sampling,
standard data systems (SDS), rating,
allowances); Human resource strategy;
Job design; Motivation and incentive
systems; Introduction to ergonomics
and human factors (human-machine
systems); Physical ergonomics (work
physiology such as muscle activity
and metabolism, muscle strength and
endurance, anthropometry physical
measure of the human body); Cognitive
ergonomics (the human sensory
system and information processing);
The physical work environment;
Occupational safety and health
(occupational disorders and diseases,
occupational safety laws, safety and
health performance metrics)
(MDEG306B) SUST320B Engineering
Sustainability (3.5 credits)
Introduction to sustainable
development; Industrial ecology;
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Sustainable manufacturing; Energy
and climate change; Water; Engineers
and SD (the engineers role); Industrial
sustainability (material selection);
Environmental ethics (environmental
law, extended producer responsibility
(EPR)); SD tools such as LCA, carbon
footprint, Eco-efficiency analysis,
material flow analysis; Clean production
and technology (waste minimisation,
pollution prevention); Design for the
environment; International policies
Elective (Any one from the
elective courses offered*)
(MDEG307B) PROJ310B Project Part
2 (7 credits)
Continuation of PROJ310B-Project
Part 1 and bringing it to successful
completion. Deliverables include written
documentation as per standard format
and presentations.
PREREQUISITE: PROJ310B-Project
Part 1
YEAR 3 Term 3
Co-op Attachment
List of Elective Courses B.A.Sc./M.
Eng. Manufacturing and Design
Engineering
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a. (MDEG211B) CADN300B
Computer Aided Design (4 credits)
Introduction and overview. Need and
scope of Computer Aided Design. Role
of geometric modelling. Introduction
to computer graphics technology and
overview of hardware available for
Computer Aided Design. Geometric
transformations and projections.
Windowing and view-porting. Geometric
modelling. Modelling of curves
cubics, Beziers, splines and B-splines.
Modelling of surfaces. Modelling of
solids B-rep, CSG, octree, feature
based modelling.
b. (MDEG212B) CNCM300B CNC
Manufacturing (4 credits)
Conventional machine tools and
classification. Machining operations.
Work and tool holding devices. Drive
systems. Structure and guideways.
Mechanisms. NC systems: controls,
programming, industrial robots and
applications. Measurement techniques
on machine tools.
Familiarisation and identification of
various CNC machines: structural
features and machine tools,
mechanisms and their assembly. Study
of machine tool to identify the existing
limitations and to suggest changes.
c. (MDEG213B) CEGR300B
Concurrent Engineering (3 credits)
Concurrent engineering- meaning and
need. Review of engineering problem
solving methods. Description of
methods of analysis. Decision making.
Creativity and information processing
and their role in engineering. Discussion
of emerging strategies of Total
design. Design for manufacture and
assembly. Quality function deployment
and constant networks. Integrating
concurrent approaches with those
of conventional. Implementation of
concurrent engineering in industrial
environment.
d. (MDEG214B) COMP300B Design
and Manufacturing of Composites (3
credits)
Fiber reinforced composites fiber
types, fiber forms and properties,
matrices type and properties, lamina,
laminate, orthotropy, anisotropy,
composites macro and micromechanical analysis and properties.
Failure theories Tsai-Hill, Tsai-Wu.
Primary and secondary manufacturing
lay-up, autoclave, molding filament
winding, pultrusion, compression
molding, RTM, RIM, SRIM, machining,
drilling, routing etc. design, structural
and testing, applications. Metal
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
matrix composites and ceramic matrix
composites manufacturing route and
applications.
e. (MDEG215B) CRAT300B Creativity
in Engineering (3 credits)
Nature of engineering problems
and solutions. Optimal engineering
solutions via analysis, decision making,
creativity and information technology.
Study of search for existing solutions,
modification of existing solutions
and innovative or inventive solutions
in history of technology. Discussion
of creative practices like automated
solution searches, check listing, brain
storming, analogy, empathy, inversion,
morphological synthesis, inventors
methods, stretching of constraint
networks and problem identification.
Automation strategies of creativity like
those of genetic algorithms, computer
aided idea searches.
f. (MDEG216B) CWMF300B Casting,
Welding and Forming (4 credits)
Metal casting processes. Welding and
other joining processes. Metal forming
processes. Processing of polymers.
Process planning and process analysis
of casting, welding and forming
processes. Economic and quality
issues in casting, welding and forming
processes.
g. (MDEG217B) DMFA300B Design

and Manufacturing for Assembly (3
credits)
Overview of three stages of product
design, generating and evaluating
conceptual alternatives from
manufacturability point of view.
Selection of materials and processes.
Evaluating part configurations and
manufacturability. Evaluating parametric
designs for manufacturability. DFM
analysis for various manufacturing
processes. Product design for manual
assembly. Product design for highspeed automatic assembly and product
design for robot assembly.
h. (MDEG218B) FEAL300B Finite
Element Analysis (4 credits)
Introduction a brief overview of FEA.
Review of matrix operations. Exploring
use of EXCEL and MATLAB. Discretised
equations using variational principle.
Galerkin and other approaches
solution of 1-D problems. Derivation
of stiffness and mass matrices for
examples such as bars, beams, shafts
etc. Assembly, imposition of boundary
conditions. Comparison with analytical
results. Solution of static problems
with case studies in stress analysis of
mechanical component design and
manufacturing for simple geometries.
Solution of large systems. Details of

the method a complete start-to-finish
finite element analysis procedure,
demonstrating by example the steps of
the method. Comparison of classical
approach and finite element solution
through examples. Good practices and
common mistakes a description of the
various items of the method, to make
the analyst competent. Ways to model
various boundary conditions and tips
to reduce errors. Use of finite element
software and automatic meshing
techniques.
i. (MDEG220B) FNMT300B Financial
Financial principles, management
of innovation, engineering project
planning and control, human factors,
career planning, patents, and technical
strategy. Accounting. Financial
systems and management. Preparing
and reviewing financial statements
budgeting and tracking in order to
function effectively in a business
environment. Strategies businesses
can employ to improve their abilities to
compete profitably. Techno-economic
evaluation of capital investment
projects. Capital budgeting techniques.
Manufacturing systems economics.
Capital structure/leverage. Financial
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planning for initial capitalisation.
Working capital management. Valuation
of securities. Multi-national financial
management topics. Time value of
money. Discounted cash flows. Net
present value. Payout time. Return on
investment. Cost estimation. License
fees. Labour costs. Material costs.
Manufacturing costs. Tax implications.
Risk analysis. Contracts. Marketing and
financing.
j. (MDEG219B) FLMS300B Flexible
Manufacturing Systems (3 credits)
Introduction, definitions and industrial
relevance. Need for FMS. Problems
of conventional batch manufacturing
systems. Role of information
technology. Overview of multi model
and mixed model flexible lines.
Understanding. flexibility. Types of
flexibility in FMS. Flexible and dynamic
manufacturing systems. Information
technology facilitated flexibility.
Integration and automation. Role of
integrated and automated material
handling systems. Typical FMS
operation, IT based tools computer
simulation and AI for FMS. Group
technology. Decision support system.
Design. Planning. Scheduling and
control issues in FMS. Real time control
strategies. Various FMS configurations.
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Computer configurations. FMS as miniCIM. Benefits and justification for FMS.

Future challenges.
k. (MDEG222B) INMD300B Injection
Molding and Mould design (4 credits)
Nature of engineering plastics.
Viscoelasticity, design methods and
grade selection. Principles of injection
molding. Injection molding machines
and types: capacity and clamping
tonnage, mold size, plasticating extruder
concepts, molding properties and
control parameters, molding cycle.
Injection molding for thermoplastics:
cavity and core-integer and insert
type. Product consideration. Material
consideration. Shrinkage. Flow length.
Mold temperature. Molding stresses.
Parting line. Feeding system design
sprue, runner, gate, weldline strength,
ejection system design, mold cooling
systems, runnerless molding, gas
assisted and thermosets molding.
Exercises on CAD/CAM of molds,
mold flow analysis. Molding of
articles. Process control and defect
identification.
l. (MDEG223B) LUBR300B
Lubrication (4 credits)
Introduction to lubrication. Mechanisms
and regimes of lubrication. Viscosity
and its measurement. Bearing

varieties and selection. Hydrodynamic
lubrication. Journal and thurst bearings.
Lubricants. Bearing materials. Rolling
bearings.
m. (MDEG224B) MATH300B
Engineering Mathematics IV Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH210B-Engineering
Mathematics III or equivalent or consent
of the instructor. Introduction to discrete
structures as a foundation to computing.
Propositional logic. Fundamental
structures: functions, relations, sets. The
basis of counting: counting arguments,
the pigeonhole principle, permutations
and combinations.
A concise survey of: combinatorial
analysis; probability and random
variables; discrete and continuous
densities and distribution functions;
expectation and variance; normal
(Gaussian), binomial and Poisson
distributions; statistical estimation and
hypothesis testing; method of least
squares, correlation and regression. The
emphasis is on statistics and quality
control method for engineers.
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
n. (MDEG225B) MATL300B Materials
Introduction and relevance of materials
management. Need for integrated
approach. Deterministic models such
as: EOQ, EPQ. Discount, backlogging,
multi-item models etc. Sensitivity
analysis. Basic systems of inventory
management. Inventory costing.
Aggregate inventory models. Stochastic
inventory models, service level, single
period model etc. Role of uncertainty.
Selective inventory control. Material
planning forecasting, warehousing,
storage etc. Documentation for
purchasing etc. MRP concepts, logic,
computerised models. Implementation
issues. Case studies. JIT philosophy,
logic, applications, implementation.
Vendor selection and evaluation. Vendor
relations, consolidation of vendor
base. Single sourcing. Information
systems for materials, documentation,
e-procurement and internal based
purchasing. E-commerce and materials
management.
p. (MDEG226B) MECH300B
Mechatronics (4 credits)
The intent of the course is to enable
engineers to conceptualise and
prototype mechanical systems in which
the function and performance are heavily
determined by its computer control.

The course is designed to address
multidisciplinary content, teamwork
activities, hands-on experiences, openended problem formulation and solving,
enhancement of communication skill,
and appreciation of social implications.
In this course there will be practical
experience in the laboratories, including
computer-aided-design (CAD), and the
opportunity to dismantle, reassemble
and run an electromechanical system.
The student will be able to build a solid
foundation in electronics and object
oriented programming and undertaking
practical projects with working
mechatronics systems such as robots
and process plant.
instruction set, memory and I/O

interfacing, programming techniques,
PPI, Timer/Counters, serial interfacing
and communications, interfacing to
keyboards and displays. Standard
busses. Microprocessors and their
applications. 8051 architecture or
any other suitable architecture and
instruction set.
q. (MDEG227B) MICR300B
Microprocessor Applications in
Manufacturing (4 credits)
Review of manufacturing and need to
integrate microprocessor applications.
Digital electronics review: number
system, gates, flip-flops, counters,
registers, tri-state concept, TTL and
CMOS circuits, memories, op-amps,
comparators etc.
r. (MDEG228B) MNUF300B Microand Nano - Manufacturing (3 credits)

Overview of micro and nano mechanical
systems and their applications to microfabrication, MEMS, Silicon machining
methods, Laser micromachining
methods. Mechanical micromachining
techniques. Nono-manufacturing
methods. CAD/CAM tools for Micro and
Nano-manufacturing processes.
Microprocessor based measurement

and control: D/A and A/D conversion,
data acquisition systems, optical
interrupters and couplers, incremental
encoders, interfacing of motors and
transducers, open loop and closed loop
systems, PID control, motion control
and robotics.
Microprocessors: architecture and

computer systems, timing diagrams
and machine cycles, interrupts,
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s. (MDEG229B) MTMG300B
Machining, Machine Tools and
Metrology (4 credits)
Introduction to machine tools and
machining operations. Mechanics
of metal machining. Cutting forces,
friction, cutting fluids and surface
finish, lubrication, temperatures and
heat transfer and its measurement, tool
life and tool wear aspects. Theoretical
models of shear angle solution.
Basic concepts of cost economics of
metal cutting operations. Electrical
discharge machining, Electrochemical
machining, Ultrasonic machining,
abrasive jet machining, Laser beam
machining, water jet and Electron
beam machining. Construction
of machine tools. Introduction to
metrology and inspection, its relevance
and standardisation. Dimensional
measurement, limits, fits and tolerances.
Limit gauging, linear and angular
measurements and their applications.
Surface roughnessquantification and
measurement. Alignment testing of
machine tools. Feature inspection and
online inspection.
t. (MDEG230B) PETD300B Process
Engineering and Tool Design (3
credits)
Introduction to processes planning.
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Part analysis. Make-or-buy decision.

Product drawing analysis. Establishing
the sequence of processes. Economic
processing considerations. Machine
selection. Payback comparison. Tooling
costs. Process documentation. Routing
operation sheets. Tolerance charting.
Computing dimensions and tolerances.
Computer aided process planning.
Inverse kinematics. Sensors.

Students to construct robots driven
by microcontrollers each project
reinforcing the basic principles
developed in the lectures. The students
will be exposed to contemporary
happenings in robotics, including
current robot laboratory research,
applications and robot contests.
u. (MDEG231B) PJMT300B Project

Project feasibility and organisation
(project financing and evaluation, risk
management planning, work breakdown
structure); Project scope management
and project time management (critical
path method (CPM), precedence
diagramming method (PDM), GANTT
charts, PERT, network analysis); Project
monitoring and control (earned value
analysis (EVA), variance analysis, trend
analysis, project crashing, quality
assurance, conflict management);
Project review and audit; Reporting and
project close-out
w. (MDEG233B) VALU300B Value

Introduction to value engineering (VE)
and value analysis. Life cycle costing
of a product. Methodology of VE.
Quantitative definition of value. Use
value and Prestige value. Estimation of
product quality /performance. Types
of function. Relationships between
Use functions and Esteem functions
in product design. Functional cost
and Functional worth. Effect of value
improvement on profitability. Aim of VE
systematic approach.
Introduction to VE job plan. Functional
approach to value improvement. Various
phases and techniques of job plan.
Factors governing project selection. Life
cycle costing (LCC) for managing the
total value. Concepts of LCC. Present
value concept. Annuity concept. Net
present value. Pay back period. Internal
rate of return on investment (IRR).
v. (MDEG232B) ROBT300B Robotics

and Automated Manufacture (4
credits)
Overview of robotics in practice and
research. Vision. Motion planning.
Mobile mechanisms. Kinematics.
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
Examples and illustrations.
False material. Labor and overhead
saving. System reliability. Reliability
elements in series and parallel. Decision
matrix. Estimation of weights and
efficiencies. Sensitivity analysis. Utility
functions. Fast diagramming. Critical
path functions. DARSIRI method of value
analysis. Purchase price analysis.
x. (MDEG234B) VIBR300B Vibrations
(4 credits)
Vibration of single degree of freedom
(SDF) system. Modelling of stiffness
and damping (both viscous and
Coloumb). Estimation of damping by
decay plots and half power method.
Impulse, transient and forced vibration
response of SDF system. Theory and
practice of vibration isolation. Vibration
measuring instruments. Two degree
of freedom system. Application of
undamped and damped vibration
absorbers. Multi-degree freedom
systems. Rayleighs and Dunkerleys
method. Holzers and Myklestad-Prohl
transfer matrix methods. Continuous
systems. Free and forced vibration.
BASc/MEng in
Utilities Engineering:
Electrical and
Mechanical Options
Utilities engineering is a well
discipline worldwide. The Utilities
Engineer performs a variety of
engineering planning, maintenance,
operational and design engineering
tasks within a number of public utilities,
industries and industrial processes.
Other related analytical duties are
electromechanical equipment sizing,
selection and optimal utilization. The
graduate engineer will be equipped
with the necessary knowledge and
skills to undertake research in the
in the emerging and rapidly evolving
Green and Renewable Energy Industry
encompassing renewable generation,
efficient utilisation and energy storage.
The B.A.S.c and M.Eng programmes
focus on utilities and large-scale
networks including the electric power,
water and transportation utilities. As
such, the programme has two distinct
options that the student can follow: an

Electrical and a Mechanical Option.
The Electrical option encompasses
classical and renewable energy
generation, transmission, distribution
and utilisation, power electronics,
energy efficiency, electromechanical
and drive systems, robotics, control
and automation and renewable green
energy utilisation. While the Mechanical
Option includes thermodynamics,
system dynamics, system design, heat
and mass transfer, energy conversion,
computer aided engineering, fluid
dynamics, water engineering, fuel cells
and project management. Graduates
from both options will have key
specialist skills in the operation and
design fields as well as management of
conventional, renewable and sustainable
green energy generation, interfacing and
utilisation.
From Year 2 the BASc in Utilities
Engineering has two options that
students can take:
Electrical and Mechanical.
Whereas, in Year 4 for the MEng.,
students will have a choice from three
separate options:
1. Electric Utilities
2. Mechanical Utilities
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3. SCADA and Automation
Potential Career and Employment

Process Industries
Electric Utilities
Transportation
Mining and Smelting
Automotive and Drive-by-Wire
emerging industries
Electric Drives, Light Rail Systems
and Transportation Utilities
Renewable and Green Energy
Industry, Microgrid, Co-generation
and efficient utilisation
Education and research
Programme Credits
of 2.0
Admission Criteria
Examinations (CAPE) Levels 1
and 2 or GCE A-Levels in the
following subjects: mathematics and
either physics or chemistry, caribbean
studies, communication studies or
general
Or
Or
Diploma;
Mature student entry
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YEAR 1 TERM 1
YEAR 1 Common Courses for both
Electrical and Mechanical Options
Quick review of basic derivative
formulas: products and quotients of
functions, chain rule, exponentials and
logarithms. Derivatives of trigonometric
functions, inverse trigonometric
functions. Numerical approximations
of first and second derivatives by finite
differences. Analysis of functions via
the first and the second derivatives.
LHospitals rule. The definite integral
and the fundamental theorem of
calculus. Anti-derivatives of elementary
functions, integration by parts.
Numerical integration: mid-point,

and normal lines. Vector Mechanics.
Prerequisite: A-level Mathematics or
equivalent.
Describes the fundamentals of structure,
energetic, and bonding that underpin
materials science and stability of
materials. Quantum mechanical
descriptions of interacting electrons and
atoms. Materials phenomena, such as
heat capacities, phase transformations,
and multiphase equilibria to chemical
reactions and magnetism. Symmetry
properties of molecules and solids.
Structure of complex, disordered, and
amorphous materials. Tensors and
constraints on physical properties
imposed by symmetry. Determination
of structure through diffraction. Realworld examples such as engineered
alloys, electronic and magnetic
materials, ionic and network solids,
polymers, and biomaterials. Overview
of mechanical properties of ceramics,
metals, and polymers, emphasising the
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role of processing and microstructure
in controlling these properties. Shear
force, deflection, bending moments and
bending stresses in beams.
(CCCP101B) ICTN110B Computer
Programming (3 credits)
Problem solving and algorithm
design. Basic principles of software
engineering: structure decomposition,
documentation, testing and debugging.
Variable types, expressions and
assignment. Conditional and iterative
control structures. Modules and
parameter passing. Recursion.
Fundamental data structures: arrays,
strings, matrices, records. Introduction
to objects. Includes examples of
applications in various disciplines,
including engineering. The Computer
programming language.
(CCVG101B) VENG110B Visualization
& Engineering Graphics (3 credits)
Introduction and general instructions
for data visualisation and computer
graphics as a means of creativity,
lettering, use of instruments and line
work. Understanding of projection
systems such as perspective,
orthographic (multiview), isometric
and oblique drawings, to visualise and
represent by sketching 3D objects
on 2D. Dimensioning, Projection of
points, lines, planes and their spatial

relationships, such as intersecting,
non-intersecting and skew line, point
of view of a line, true length of a line,
true distance between lines in a plane
and between skew lines, edge view
of a plane, true size of a plane, true
distance between a line and a plane,
intersecting and non-intersecting
planes. Orthographic projections of
solids, which may include intersection
and development. Assembly and disassembly of parts and sectioning. Data
mining and analysis tools and software
use will also be presented.
(CCCO101B) COMM110B Technical
Report and presentation preparation,
format, audience and location,
identification; preparation; use of
presentation materials and software/
appropriate formats for written materials
Seminars (2 credits)
Engineering Seminars on Introduction
to Engineering, Energy Business,
ICT, Environment, Health and Safety,

Biomedicine.
YEAR 1 TERM 2
Analysis - basic mathematics primarily
for engineering.
Review of complex numbers;
fundamental theorem of algebra. Matrix
algebra, determinants, solution of
systems of linear equations with real
or complex coefficients. Review of
vector and scalar product, projection.
Introduction to vector spaces, linear
independence, bases; function spaces.
Eigen values and eigenvectors of
real and complex matrices. Linear
transformations from Rn to Rm,
composition, inverse, standard matrix
of a linear transformation, applications
(e.g. geometry, networks, differential
equations). Statics, analysis of pin
jointed frames.
Prerequisite:Engineering Mathematics I
Introduction to Engineering Systems.
Mechanical systems elements.
Electrical systems elements. Fluid/
Hydraulic systems elements. Thermal
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systems elements. Generalisation of
dynamic systems elements. Modelling
of simple hybrid dynamic systems.
Simulation of simple hybrid dynamic
systems. Introduction to the concepts of
Systems Engineering.
(CCES101B) ELEC120B Introduction
electrical quantities and basic laws;
circuits; circuit theorems; single phase
and three phase fundamentals; DC and
AC operation and measurements of
electrical quantities; steady state and
transient analysis.
cycles.
Prerequisite: A-level Mathematics or
equivalent, A-level Physics or equivalent
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(CCPD101B) PDWS120B
(2 credits)
(CCLS101B) LFSC120B Life Sciences
(2 credits)
This is an introductory course in Life
Sciences for all engineers. Topics
include the cell as an entity, the
cell-cycle; from vira and bacteria
(prokaryotes) to higher organisms
(eukaryotes); primary pathways; microorganisms as friends and foes; the bioindustry; micro-organisms used in the
production of bulk chemicals; bioethics,
IP-protection and the entrepreneurship
of biotechnology.
(CCPL101B) PSWS130B Problem

communities.
(CCLW101B) LBWD120B Laboratory
& Workshop Design Project (2
Credits)
This course combines with Design
& Manufacture Practice to provide
students with a practical knowledge
of engineering workshop practice with
particular reference to design and
manufacture. It includes basic electric
wiring and lighting circuits, alarm
circuits, time delay circuit, measuring
instruments. Also has tinker workshop
to allow students to build and create
system models based on course work
and their own creative ideas with
hands-on experience in prototyping and
validation process.
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
YEAR 2 of Electrical Option
(UEFN213B) PGSM 210B
Programming and Simulation (3
credits)
High-level programming with Matlab
and Maple will be presented. This
course will cover a variety of modeling
and simulation techniques using
numeric and symbolic software. The
Matlab/Simulink software shall be
used to simulate dynamical systems
numerically; however, Maple software
will be used to either equation
generation or modeling using its new
package MapleSim. Other topics
as monitoring, diagnosis, and data
acquisition are taught by Labview with
presentation of real case studies.

equations. Kinematics and kinetics
of particles; Work energy Principle.
Projectile Motion
PREREQUISITE: Engineering
Mathematics II
counters; state machines and field

programmable gate arrays (FPGA).
Introduction to HDL and CAD tools and
circuit design with Verilog HDL is also
covered.
PREREQUISITES: ELEC120B
(UEEE214B) ANEL210B Analog

Electronics (3 credits)
This course is an introductory electronic
circuits course that provides the
foundation for subsequent electronics
courses. The course explains how
electronic circuits work and how to
analyse, design, modify and combine
them to perform complex functions.
Laboratory work emphasises logical
circuit layout and wiring and the use of
common test equipment to analyse and
troubleshoot electronic circuits.
PREREQUISITES: ELEC 120BIntroduction to Electrical Systems
(UEEE211B) ELMG210B
This course will mainly cover
electrostatics and electromagnetic
which, includes electric and magnetic
field theory, Gausss Law, potential
theory, capacitance, circuit theory,
Amperes Law, Faradays Law, and
Maxwells equations.
(UEEE212B) DGEL210B Digital

This course gives an introduction to
basic digital logic circuits and devices
including combinational and sequential
logic devices and circuits. Topics
include number systems; Boolean
algebra; logic families; basic building
blocks such as adders, multiplexers,
(CVHY201B) FLMH210B Fluid

This course introduces the properties
and principles of fluid flow. Fluid
properties, fluid statics, fluid pressure
and forces are studied. Conservation
of mass, momentum and energy are
discussed as are the related equations
of continuity, Bernoulli, energy and
momentum. Quantitative analysis of
velocities, pressures, shear stresses,
and flow forces together with the
application of basic fluid mechanics
concepts to the analysis of pipe flow,
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Engineering
Programmes
and flow over or around objects is
stressed.
Introduction to discrete structures as a
foundation to computing. Propositional
logic. Fundamental structures:
functions, relations, sets. The basics
of counting: counting arguments, the
pigeonhole principle, permutations
and combinations. A concise survey
of: combinatorial analysis; probability
and random variables; discrete and
continuous densities and distribution
functions; expectation and variance;
normal (Gaussian), binomial and
Poisson distributions; statistical
estimation and hypothesis testing;
method of least squares, correlation
and regression. The emphasis is on
statistics and quality control methods
for engineers.
(UEEE222B) PELT220B Power
The course starts with coverage
of the full spectrum of modern
power semiconductor devices,
their characteristics, both static and
switching, their drive circuit design
and protection techniques including
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the snubber circuit. Various topologies

of power converter circuits are then
treated, together with analysis of their
operation, control characteristics,
efficiency and other operational
features. These include major areas of
applications in AC-DC, DC-DC power
converter, and DC-AC power inverter
circuits. Analyses of input and output
waveforms of these circuits so as to
obtain their harmonic performance
are also undertaken. A treatment of
uninterruptible power supplies is
included as a practical application of
inverters. Finally, the DC and AC drives
are included which widely used in
industrial processes.
PREREQUISITES: ANEL210B and
DGEL210B
(UEFN225B) ETPF220B Ethics and
Profession (3 credits)
This course covers the moral,
ethical and professional issues
and essential responsibilities;
how to use the knowledge in a
professional and responsible manner
conforming to established codes of
practice; responsibility, professional
conduct, public wellness and safety,
environmental footprints and enforced
codes of practice. The course will be
presented using class discussions,
group dynamics, case studies,

illustrative scenarios depicting integrity,
profession, exploitation, global benefits,
safety and sustainability together with
legal, moral priority and issues of
separatism.
(UEFN221B) MEIT220B
MEASUREMENTS AND
INSTRUMENTATIONS (3 credits)
This course presents basic information
on selection, application, calibration and
usage of modern measurement systems
to measure electrical phenomena. The
course emphasises a non-mathematical
approach to understanding concepts
and mechanisms. A variety of measured
and device types is covered, as well
as signal conditioning, recording and
analysis.
(UEFN224B) NMCM220B Numerical
and Computational methods (3
credits)
Approximation of function zeroes:
bisection, Newton and fixed-point
methods. Stopping criteria. Solution
of nonlinear systems. Approximation
of functions and data: polynomial
interpolation (Lagrange and composite).
Least-squares approximation. Numerical
integration: composite and Gaussian
quadrature rules. Solution of linear
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
systems: direct methods (Gauss
factorisation, pivoting, Cholesky).
Iterative methods (Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel,
relaxation, Richardson).
(UEFN223B) PCTS220B Process
This course presents the basics of
linear control systems, controllability
and observability with application to
mechanical, electrical and process
systems. The topics presented in this
course include modeling of process
systems, time and frequency analysis
of systems, stability, state-space
representation, stability, PD, and PID
control, multivariable control, state
estimation and linear matrix inequalities
in control, multi-objective control,
design, tuning and optimisation.
PREREQUISITES: MATH210B
YEAR 3 of Electrical Option
(UEEE311B) PSNW310B Power
System Networks (3 credits)
This course covers Transformers ,
Synchronous machines, Transmission
line models (L, C components), V I
relationships and load classifications,
Network calculations and models,
Power flow problem and solutions,
Fault calculation / short circuit studies
and Economic operation of power

systems. Other topics of power systems
/ load models, power quality, HVDC,
renewable energy systems, dispersed
generation and optimal operation are
studied.
PREREQUISITES: NMCM220B,
PELT220B, ANEL210B
(UEFN313B) EMEC310B
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
(3 credits)
This course presents the general
theory of electromechanical motion
devices relating to electric variables
and electromagnetic forces. Analytical
models of DC and AC machines,
transformers and their operating
characteristics, power capability,
efficiency, volt ampere characteristics
and control methods are also studied.
Other topics include motor drives, motor
speed/torque characteristics, control
and specialised machines.
PREREQUISITES: ELEC120B,
PELT220B
(UEEE315B) ELSD310B Electrical
System Design (3 credits)
This course covers the design of
the delivery and protection systems
for the distribution of electricity to
commercial and industrial customers.
It introduces the NEC and the Trinidad

and Tobago Electrical Codes, and the
special requirements needed for the
safe operation of electrical equipment in
hazardous locations. It covers the layout,
construction, protection, and operation
of distribution substations and lines, and
lighting systems and motor circuits.
(UEEE312B) PLMC310B PLC and
Microcontrollers (3 credits)
the necessary information, programming
tools, interface circuits and resources
required for PLC hardware installation,
as well as the entering and editing
of basic instructions used by the
PLC system. Topics covered are: I/0
connections, memory organisation,
program files, forcing, searching,
descriptors, timers, counters and relay
instructions. The student will design,
connect, program and troubleshoot the
operation of many practical industrial
control systems. The student will also
be introduced to assembly language
programming and will be able to
interface the microcontroller to various
devices.
PREREQUISITES: DGEL210B,
PCTS220B
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(CCEE310B) ECON310B Engineering
This course introduces a subset
of macroeconomics applicable
to engineering projects, design,
management and operation including
cost, risk, inflation, problem solving,
economic viability and cost/benefit
assessment and optimisation. It covers
the time value of money, opportunity
costing, life cycle cost, non-economic
and risk factors and asset management.
Costs and revenue analysis, inflation,
uncertainty, depreciation, taxes,
revenue, industrial economics, growth,
profitability, markets and supplydemand economics.
(UEFN314B) METR310B
This main objective of this course
is to introduce the students to the
synergistic combination of precision
mechanical engineering, electronic
control and hybrid systems structure,
design and manufacturing processes.
The topics discussed in this course
will include design of information
systems, sensors and products aimed at
achieving the optimal balance between
basic mechanical structure and overall
control. Special importance will be
attached to full integration and hybrid
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functionality with embedded subsystems

and microprocessor control. The student
workshop exercises will simulate real
existing applications.
PREREQUISITES:PCTS210B
(UEEE321B) PSOC320B Power
System Operation and Control (3
credits)
The course deals with the operation
and control of modern power systems.
Topics covered include modern
Power System Characteristics,
System components constraints,
Economic Dispatch of power plants,
Unit commitment, Hydrothermal
coordination, State Estimation,
Frequency and voltage control and
control centre functions.
PREREQUISITES: PSNW310B
(UEFN421B) PSSB320B Power
System Sability (3 credits)
This course is concerned with the
modelling, analysing and mitigating
the power system stability problems.
Topics covered include characteristics
of modern power systems, introduction
to power system stability, synchronous
machine modeling for stability studies,
small signal and transient stability,
voltage stability and methods of
improving system stability.
PREREQUISITES: PSNW310B,
EMEC310B
(UEFN323B) ESUS310B Energy
System Utilisation and Storage (3
credits)
This course covers techniques for power
system efficient operation, utilisation
and power factor correction, energy
conservation, green energy utilisation,
new energy storage devices (super
capacitors, fuel cells, flywheel and
super inductors), storage systems for
renewable technologies (wind, solar,
biomass, fuel cells, biofuels), hybrid
systems, reactive power, compensation
and control. The course also introduces
energy auditing, demand side
management techniques, power flow
control and enhancement tools using
Flexible AC Transmission (FACTS).
(UEEE324B) EGSF320B Electric
Grounding and Safety (3 credits)
This course goes into detailed
theory and design regarding safety
and protection of Personnel and
Equipment in Electrical Substations.
Topics include: Detailed Earth grid
design; Detailed Lightning Protection;
Introduction to Protection; Circuit
Breakers, Relays and Protection
Schemes.
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(UEEE322B) PCVD320B Power
Converters and Drives (3 credits)
The course provides the analysis DC-DC
converters, AC-AC cycloconverters,
Buck and Boost converters, DC-AC
inverters, Multi-level converters,
Multi-level voltage source modulation,
Filtering the output voltage, active filters
and harmonics, Load resonant and
resonance switch inverters, Resonant
DC-link inverters, Series and parallel
resonant inverters. DC drive basic, DC
motor speed control, Transistor and
IJBT PWM DC drives, SCR DC drives,
Induction motor dynamic models,
field oriented control, scaler control
of induction motor, Vector control
of induction motor, Construction
of permanent magnet synchronous
machine PMSM drive systems,
Simulation and modeling of PMSM,
Controlling of PMSM derives.
PREREQUISITES: PELT220B
(UEEE320B) PROJ320B RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (6
credits)
This course covers research methods
and is structured in a Group Project
Based Learning format. A project will
be assigned to each group (2 or 3)
of students in a new and novel area
of power system planning, design,
operation, optimisation, protection,

power quality, interfacing or renewable
green energy utilisation. Each group will
conduct research under the supervision
of a faculty member, make a project
presentation and submit a full report
detailing all aspects of research and
achievements.
PREREQUISITES: PSAN310B,
EMEC310B, ELSD310B, PLMC310B,
METR310B
YEAR 4 Year 4 of Electrical Option
(UESA415B) ACTL410M Advanced
Control Systems (3 Credits)
This course introduces the basic
concepts of stability, control and
nonlinear stabilisation of complex
processes and dynamical systems.
This course is enhanced with a variety
of interesting topics as robust control,
adaptive nonlinear stabilisation,
state estimation using model-based
techniques and model-identification
techniques.
(UEFN313B) EMEC410M
Electromechanical Energy Converters
(3 Credits)
The main topics of this course
are: Generalised machine theory,
electromechanical devices, dynamic
energy converter modeling and control

of DC synchronous and induction
motors, high current rectifiers,
inverters, parameter design, analysis of
practical firing and triggering circuits.
Electromechanical energy converters:
Principle of operation, transient and
steady state equivalent models.
(UESA412B) RBOT410M Robotics (3
Credits)
The content of this course is
fundamentally oriented towards basic
robot mechanics. The topics taught
include spatial description of robots and
transformations, manipulator kinematics,
inverse kinematics, velocities and static
forces. The course contains some
practical projects that illustrate the
course materials.
(UESA413B) SCAM410M SCADA and
Automation (3 Credits)
The purpose of this masters course
is to make the inherent connection
between SCADA (Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition) systems and
Automation technology as applied to
utilities. It will be shown how to use the
SCADA system in supervisory level.
Special emphasis will be given to
specialised software, firmware, hardware
and interfacing. Acquisition systems
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using Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs),
Internet/Web-enabled acquisition
modules and intelligent sensors are also
studied. Signal conditioning and data
analysis/visualisation requirements will
also be introduced.
(UEFN414B) RGES410M Renewable
and Green Energy (3 Credits)
green energy sources of renewable
energy systems. The courses topics
are: Photo-voltaic (PV) energy
conversion: cells, PV modules and
arrays, principles of wind energy
conversion, fuel cells, modeling
and simulation of renewable energy
sources. This course gives the students
additional information about alternative
supply of electricity for remote and
isolated areas, new energy storage,
stand alone photo-voltaic systems
(SHS), and hybrid micro-energy
systems. Other topics include sizing
of renewable energy systems and
economics of renewable energy systems
in both standalone and grid interface
supply systems.
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(UEFN423B) ESAM410B Energy

System Analysis and Modeling (3
Credits)
This course provides a comprehensive
understanding of thermal system
processes. Sessions covered include
a revision of the 1st and 2nd Law of
Thermodynamics, Graphical expressions
of Thermodynamic Relations, properties
of mixtures and understanding the
combustion process. Sessions
also cover the analysis of thermal
systems using exergy analysis and the
optimisation of these said systems
using thermoeconomics. Students will
also learn how to use the simulation tool
Aspen.
(UEEU412B) PCTL410B Power
System Control (3 Credits)
Topics are AC system generation,
frequency and voltage control schemes,
motion control for the electric power
and industrial automation industries.
Propulsion systems for electric vehicles,
green generation systems suitable
for wind turbines, the use of artificial
intelligence (fuzzy logic, genetic
algorithms, and neural networks) in the
design and control of electric power,
energy conversion, converters and
the adaptive control of electrical and
electromechanical energy converters.
(UEEU413B) DRPS410M Digital

Relaying and Protection Schemes (3
Credits)
Get an overview of the theory and
practice of modern power-system
digital relaying. Explore the fundamental
principles of relaying, analysis tools for
power-system modelling and analysis
pertaining to relaying, protection
schemes, distance protection of
transmission lines, transformers,
generators, motors, and industrial power
systems. Observe examples using PCbased animated programs and data from
actual systems.
(UEEU415B) PSSR410M Power
System Security and Reliability (3
Credits)
the basic concepts of reliability and their
application to electric power systems.
General reliability modelling and
evaluation: introduction to probability
and stochastic processes; frequency
balancing approach; system modeling
for reliability; methods of reliability
assessment: state space, cut-set and
tie-set analysis, decomposition; Monte
Carlo simulation: non-sequential
and sequential; synchronous and
asynchronous timing. Reliability
modelling and analysis of electric
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
power systems: bulk power systems,
distribution systems, and industrial
systems. Component modelling:
generator modeling, transmission line
modeling, load modeling; capacity
outage table; probability and frequency
distributions; unit addition algorithm;
load modeling algorithm. Generation
adequacy assessment using discrete
convolution: discrete convolution of
generation and load models; generation
reserve model; determination of LOLP,
LOLF, EUE. Interconnected System
Reliability: methods for multi-area and
composite system analysis; contingency
enumeration/ranking; equivalent
assistance; stochastic/probabilistic
load flow; state space decomposition;
Monte Carlo Simulation, sequential and
non sequential. Overview of distribution
system reliability analysis. Overview
of industrial and commercial system
reliability analysis.
(UEFN421B) PSSB420M Power
System Stability (3 credits)
modelling, analysing and mitigating
the power system stability problems.
Topics covered include: characteristics
of modern power systems; introduction
to power systems stability; synchronous
machine modelling for stability studies;
small signal and transient stability;

voltage stability and methods of
improving system stability.
PREREQUISITES: PSNW310B and
EMEC310B
(UEEE324B) EGSF420M Electric
Grounding and Safety (3 Credits)
Topics covered are: Electric safety,
effect of electric energy on the human
body, electrical hazards, personnel
and equipment safety, clearance and
shielding requirements of high voltage
systems, surge suppression, grounding
systems, grounding resistance testing,
personal and protective grounding for
substations, transmission, distribution
and utilisation systems.
(UEFN422B) PWQL420M Power
Quality (3 Credits)
Power quality definition, frequency
disturbances, voltage fluctuation
and flicker. Voltage sags and swells,
electric transient, periodic wave form
distortion and harmonics. Power quality
monitoring; transient surge suppression;
notching and excursions; harmonic
power flow, power quality modelling
and mitigation. Facts components and
representation, modelling of FACTS
devices, fixed, switched, modulated and
active power filters.
(UEMG420B) PROJ420M Research

and Development Project II (12
Credits)
The course is structured in a Project
Based learning (PBL) format and is a full
group design course covering any topic
in power systems utility grid planning,
design and operation; energy systems;
motor drives; protection; specialised
converters; control; renewable green
energy (wind, photovoltaic, wave and
tidal) utilisation; novel electric energy
storage systems; energy conservation,
demand side management and
specialised SCADA and automation
systems.
YEAR 2 of Mechanical Option
Mathematics III (3 Credits)
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equations. Kinematics and kinetics
of particles; Work energy Principle.
Projectile Motion
PREREQUISITE: Engineering
Mathematics II
(UEMG211B) STMT210B Strength of
Materials (4 Credits)
This course is a branch of applied
mechanics that deals with the behaviour
of solid bodies subjected to various
types of loading. The solid bodies
considered in this course include axially
loaded members, shafts in torsion,
thin shells, and beams, as well as
structures that are assemblies of these
components. Usually the objectives of
strength of materials analysis are the
determination of the stresses, strains,
and displacements, produced by the
loads. Knowing these quantities for
all values of load up to the failure
load gives a complete picture of the
mechanical behavior of the body.
(UEMG212B) DYMC210B Dynamics
of Mechanisms (3.5 Credits)
To provide students with a firm
foundation in the principles of the
Dynamics of Mechanisms and develop
an appreciation for the motion of
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rigid bodies including forces, mass

acceleration, work and energy.
PREREQUISITES: MATH110B,
MATH120B, SCMT110 B, VENG110B
(UEEE211B) ELMG210B
This course will mainly cover
electrostatics and electromagnetic
which, includes electric and magnetic
field theory, Gausss Law, potential
theory, capacitance, circuit theory,
Amperes Law, Faradays Law, and
Maxwells equations.
(UEFN213B) PGSM210B
Programming and Simulation (3
credits)
High-level programming with Matlab
and Maple will be presented. This
course will cover a variety of modelling
and simulation techniques using
numeric and symbolic software. The
Matlab/Simulink software shall be
used to simulate dynamical systems
numerically; however, Maple software
will be used to either equation
generation or modelling using its
new package MapleSim. Other topics
as monitoring, diagnosis, and data
acquisition are taught by Labview with
presentation of real case studies.
(UEMG216B) FLMH211B Fluid

Mechanics (4.5 Credits)
This course introduces the properties
and principles of fluid flow. Fluid
properties, fluid statics, fluid pressure
and forces are studied. Conservation
of mass, momentum and energy are
discussed as are the related equations
of continuity, Bernoulli, energy and
momentum. Quantitative analysis of
velocities, pressures, shear stresses,
and flow forces together with the
application of basic fluid mechanics
concepts to the analysis of pipe flow,
and flow over or around objects is
stressed.
(UEMG222B) HMTF220B Heat and
Mass Transfer (3 credits)
Heat and mass transfer are fundamental
aspects of mechanical engineering.
The student is required to perform
engineering calculations of heat transfer
and design temperatures for various
processes involving conduction,
convection and radiation heat transfer.
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(UEFN225B) ETPF220B Ethics and
Profession (3 credits)
This course covers the moral,
ethical and professional issues
and essential responsibilities;
how to use the knowledge in a
professional and responsible manner
conforming to established codes of
practice; responsibility, professional
conduct, public wellness and safety,
environmental footprints and enforced
codes of practice. The course will be
presented using class discussions,
group dynamics, case studies,
illustrative scenarios depicting integrity,
profession, exploitation, global benefits,
safety and sustainability together with
legal, moral priority and issues of
separatism.
(UEFN221B) MEIT220B
Measurements and Instrumentations
(3 credits)
This course presents basic information
on selection, application, calibration and
usage of modern measurement systems
to measure electrical phenomena. The
course emphasises a non-mathematical
approach to understanding concepts
and mechanisms. A variety of measured
and device types is covered, as well
as signal conditioning, recording and
analysis.
(UEFN224B) NMCM220B Numerical

and Computational Methods (3
credits)
Approximation of function zeroes:
bisection, Newton and fixed-point
methods. Stopping criteria. Solution
of nonlinear systems. Approximation
of functions and data: polynomial
interpolation (Lagrange and composite).
Least-squares approximation. Numerical
integration: composite and Gaussian
quadrature rules. Solution of linear
systems: direct methods (Gauss
factorisation, pivoting, Cholesky).
Iterative methods (Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel,
relaxation, Richardson).
(UEFN223B) PCTS220B Process
This course presents the basics of
linear control systems, controllability
and observability with application to
mechanical, electrical and process
systems. The topics presented in this
course include modelling of process
systems, time and frequency analysis
of systems, stability, state-space
representation, stability, PD, and PID
control, multivariable control, state
estimation and linear matrix inequalities
in control, multi-objective control,
design, tuning and optimisation.
YEAR 3 of Mechanical Option

(UEMG311B) THRM310B Engineering
also covered the optimisation of
conventional cogeneration systems,
fuel cells and green energy systems
through the application of exergy
analysis. An introductory session on
exergoeconomics (application of exergy
analysis and economics) will also be
covered.
PREREQUISITE: THRM110B;
SCMT110B; MATH110B
(UEMG312B) DSMC310B Design of
Mechanisms (3 credits)
Students will study the theory and
calculations involved in the design and
application of traditional mechanical
equipment. Analysis will be conducted
for shafts, bearings, belt drives, chain
drives, cams, gears, power screws,
clutches, brakes, couplings and
flywheels. Vibration characteristics and
balancing will also be analysed.
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PREREQUISITES: VENG110B;
SCMT110B; MATH110B
(UEEE312B) PLMC310B PLC and
Microcontrollers (3 credits)
the necessary information, programming
tools, interface circuits and resources
required for PLC hardware installation,
as well as the entering and editing
of basic instructions used by the
PLC system. Topics covered are: I/0
connections, memory organisation,
program files, forcing, searching,
descriptors, timers, counters and relay
instructions. The student will design,
connect, program and troubleshoot the
operation of many practical industrial
control systems. The student will also
be introduced to assembly language
programming and will be able to
interface the microcontroller to various
devices.
PREREQUISITES: DGEL210B,
PCTS220B
(CCEE310B) ECON310B Engineering
This course introduces a subset
of macroeconomics applicable
to engineering projects, design,
management and operation including
cost, risk, inflation, problem solving,
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economic viability and cost/benefit

assessment and optimisation. It covers
the time value of money, opportunity
costing, life cycle cost, non-economic
and risk factors and asset management.
Costs and revenue analysis, inflation,
uncertainty, depreciation, taxes,
revenue, industrial economics, growth,
profitability, markets and supplydemand economics.
(UEFN314B) METR310B
This main objective of this course
is to introduce the students to the
synergistic combination of precision
mechanical engineering, electronic
control and hybrid systems structure,
design and manufacturing processes.
The topics discussed in this course
will include design of information
systems, sensors and products aimed at
achieving the optimal balance between
basic mechanical structure and overall
control. Special importance will be
attached to full integration and hybrid
functionality with embedded subsystems
and microprocessor control. The student
workshop exercises will simulate real
existing applications.
PREREQUISITE: PCTS210B
(UEMG321B) CADE320B Computer

Aided Engineering (3 credits)
Use of Computer Aided Design
Software (Solidworks) for the design
and engineering of machinery, machine
components, and mechanical systems.
PREREQUISITE: DSMC310B
(UEMG322B) PDMT320B Plant
Design and Maintenance (3 credits)
foundation in the principles of Plant
Design and Maintenance for typical
plant services found in the Power,
Petrochemical, Oil refining and Food
Processing Industries.
(UEMG324B) QCTG320B Quality
Control Technology (3 credits)
Instructions are intended to provide
a sound understanding of the major
quality elements: quality management
concepts, quality costs, inspection/
testing methods, metrology/ calibration,
sampling principles, fundamental
statistical methods and reliability/
maintainability in a manufacturing
environment.
PREREQUISITES: MATH110B,
MATH120B
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(UEMG315M) PROJ321B RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT I (3
credits)
achievements.
(UEMG320B) PROJ322B RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (6
credits)

achievements.
Year 4 Courses Mechanical Option
(UEMG411B) CFDN410M
Computational Fluid Dynamics (3
credits)
Many real life problems of fluid
mechanics, heat and mass transfer
cannot be solved analytically. This
becomes even more complicated when
turbulent flow and chemical reactions
are taken involved. Very often, engineers
have to resort to empirical correlations
which may have inaccuracies as high
as 20%. Computational methods can
be used in such cases to solve difficult
multi-physics problems. This course
offers an introduction to the principles
of CFD.
PREREQUISITES:
Partial Differential Equations
Numerical and Computational
Methods
Fluid Mechanics
Heat and Mass Transfer
Programming
(UEMG412B) HVAC410M Principles
of heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) (3 credits)
The field of heating, ventilation, and
air conditioningHVACis the

science and practice of controlling
indoor climate to provide healthy and
comfortable interior conditions for
occupants in a well-designed, energyefficient, and low-emissions manner.
This course provides a coherent
approach to acquiring in-depth technical
understanding of the principles and
applications needed to design new
HVAC systems.
PREREQUISITES: Engineering
Thermodynamics
(UEMG413B) WDWT410M Water,
Desalination and Waste Treatment (3
credits)
foundation of the principles of water and
wastewater treatment; and to develop
an appreciation for the technical,
economic, environmental and socioeconomic importance in producing
potable water and treating wastewater in
a responsible manner.
PREREQUISITES: MATH 110B,
MATH120B
(UEMG415B) PMGT410M Project
This course will teach students the
fundamental concepts of project
management. Through step by step
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methodologies to plan, implement
and evaluate projects. The PM course
will also enable students to apply
the concepts of how to initiate, plan
control and execute a project within the
parameters of scope, time and cost.
(UEFN414B) RGES410M Renewable
and Green Energy (3 credits)
green energy sources of renewable
energy systems. The courses topics
are: Solar energy conversion: cells,
PV modules, solar thermal generation;
principles of wind energy conversion,
fuel cells, Biomass and Biogas, Tidal
and wave energy, Geothermal energy,
Energy storage systems, Renewable
energy interface systems, Energy
conservation, Power quality problems.
This course gives the students
additional information about alternative
supply of electricity for remote and
isolated areas. Other topics include
sizing of renewable energy systems and
economics of renewable energy systems
in both standalone and grid interface
supply systems.
ESAM410B Energy Systems Analysis
and Modeling (3 credits)
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also cover the analysis of thermal
systems using exergy analysis and the
optimization of these said systems using
thermoeconomics. Students will also
learn how to use the simulation tool
Aspen.
PREREQUISITES:
Engineering Thermodynamics II
(THRM210B)
Engineering Thermodynamics I
(THRM110B)
Science of Materials (SCMT 110B)
Engineering Mathematics
(MATH110B)
(UEMG421B) FCTG420M Introduction
to Fuel Cell Technology (3 credits)
Fuel cells are considered the power
generation devices of the future. Their
potential applications include use for
vehicle propulsions systems, stationary
power generation, and portable power.
Much research has been dedicated to
the development of this technology
around the world over the past 20 years.
This course offers and introduction to
fuel cell technology, which may serve
as a foundation course for the student

wishing to pursue this as a research
field.
(UEMG422B) ECMT420M Energy
Conservation and Management (3
credits)
Energy Conservation means improving
energy efficiency, in turn, reduced
energy consumption per unit output;
hence it also helps to improve cost
competitiveness of the industry. This
course, is designed to impart knowledge
to the students to evaluate energy
conservation opportunities in major
energy consuming systems/processes
and equipment. It also addresses the
issue of carbon dioxide sequestration.
PROJ420B Research and
Development Project II (12 credits)
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
achievements.
PREREQUISITES: PROJ320B
B.A.Sc. / MEng. Civil

Engineering Systems
- STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
(1ST YEAR COMMON TO B.A.Sc.
PROGRAMME)
The Civil and Structural Engineering
courses offer a broad-based scheme
of study covering the major areas
of civil engineering (structures,
fluids, geotechnics, materials,
communications, environmental impact,
surveying, mathematics, etc.,) with
a focus on design. The graduate is
trained to create processes, techniques,
materials and sensing technologies for
the planning, design, construction and
operations of environmentally sensitive,
economically efficient, performancebased built systems, while managing
associated risks from natural and manmade hazards.
The B.A.Sc component of this
programme is a three (3) year full time

and five (5) year part time programme
requiring a minimum of 108 credits
for graduation and includes a final year
6-Credit individual Project.
The M.Eng. in Civil Engineering with
Structural Engineering is designed as an
additional year of study to the B.A.Sc.
programme. The M.Eng. programme
amounts to 36 Credits, bringing the
total of completed credits to 144 for
graduation.
Potential Career and Employment
Civil Engineering Construction Firms/
Consultancy Engineers
Civil Engineering Transport Consultants
and Road Design Engineers
Geotechnical Consulting Firms
Project Execution Units with Ministries
Teaching
Admission Criteria - B.A.Sc./MEng.
Civil with Structural Engineering
In accordance with UTT admission
regulations to undergraduate B.A.Sc. /
M.Eng. Programmes:
CAPE Levels 1 and 2 or GCE A-Level
in: Mathematics and either Physics
or Chemistry, Caribbean Studies,
Communication Studies or the
General Paper; Or
Relevant NEC Technicians Diploma; Or

Diploma
Programme Credits
of 2.0
B.A.Sc. Civil
Engineering SystemsEnvironmental
Engineering
PROGRAMME)
This B.A.Sc. programme is a three
(3) year Full-time and five (5) year
Part-time programme requiring a
minimum of 108 Credits for graduation
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and includes a final year individual
project (6 Credits). The programme
covers the core subject areas of Civil
and Structural Engineering with a focus
on their impact on both human and
natural environments. The course was
designed to respond to the needs of the
countrys public utilities agencies and
downstream energy industry to address
water scarcity, contaminated sites and
environmental improvement.
The graduate is trained to create plans,
policies, science-based assessment
models and engineered systems for
water management as would protect
human health, promote human welfare
and provide freshwater and coastal
ecosystem services.
Civil Engineering Construction Firms
Civil Engineering Consultancy Engineers
Environmental Consulting Firms
Environmental Engineering Design
Engineers
Environmental Managing Agencies
Teaching
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Facilities
Admission Criteria B.A.Sc.
Environmental Engineering
In accordance with the Universitys
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undergraduate B.A.Sc. programmes:
CAPE Levels 1 and 2; or GCE A-Level in
the following subjects: Mathematics;
either Physics or Chemistry,
Caribbean Studies, Communication
Studies or the General Paper;
Or
Or
Diploma
Programme Credits
of 2.0
BASc. Civil
Engineering
Systems Construction
Engineering &
Management
PROGRAMME)
This B.A.Sc. programme is a three (3)
year Full-time and five (5) year Parttime programme requiring a minimum
of 108 Credits for graduation and
includes a final year individual project
(6 Credits). The programme covers the
core subject areas of Civil and Structural
engineering with a special focus on
project and construction management.
The B.A.Sc. will provide students
with the technical knowledge and
skills necessary for the application of
civil engineering to management and
technology within an organisation.
Civil Engineering Construction Firms
Civil Engineering Consultancy Engineers
Geotechnical Consulting Firms
Project Execution Units with Ministries
Teaching
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
Transport Consultants and Road Design
Engineers
Admission Criteria
regulations to undergraduate B.A.Sc.
programmes:
General Paper; Or Relevant NEC
Technicians Diploma
Diploma
Programme Credits
of 2.0
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
(CVCE201B) SURV210B SURVEYING
(3 Credits)
(CVST201B) STAA210B
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND
COMPUTER MODELLING 1 (3
Credits)
Construction Management Option

Structural Option
Environmental Option

Structural Engineering Option
Environmental Engineering Option
This course covers basic plane

surveying and will introduce the Civil
Engineering student to the techniques
of plane surveying for the purpose of
producing large-scale engineering
plans. The subject material covered
includes linear distance measurement
using tapes, stadia methods and by
electromagnetic instruments, levelling
and its applications, the use of the
Theodolite for the measurement of
horizontal and vertical angles, detail
surveying, the computation and
adjustment of traverse surveys and
plotting of field data. Field sessions
are devoted to practice with the
use of instruments culminating in
a concentrated one week practical
residential field course during which
a complete survey at a 1/500 scale is
carried out.
This course covers the basics of

Structural and Stress Analysis and
provides the essentials to undertake
the advanced Structural Analysis and
Stress Analysis courses at level three.
The subject matter covered will give
the student a knowledge of the behavior
of structural members in torsion and
how to calculate the stress in a circular
section which is in torsion. The concept
of compatibility, and how it is used to
solve simple statically indeterminate
structural problems. Differential
equations for the deflection curve of a
beam under load conditions, and its use
to calculate the deflection of this beam.
The behavior and uses of common
structural materials (steel and concrete)
will be demonstrated. The fundamental
concepts of stress and strain and their
relationship as a material characteristic,
in particular linear elasticity and
plasticity. An outline of the main
assumptions of the Engineers Beam
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Theory and the resulting distributions
of strain and stress in a beam due to
bending or shear. In addition to this the
concept of superposition, and how it is
used to combine stresses in a member
under more than one load effect, e.g.
beam with axial load will be presented.
(CVGE201B) GEOT210B
GEOTECHNICS 1 (3 Credits)
Structural Option
Management Option
This course introduces the fundamentals
of Geology and its application to
Civil Engineering practice. It also
introduces the concepts of stress,
stiffness, strength and flow of water in
soils. The subject material will cover
the nature of stress and pore water
pressure in soils and the importance of
the principle of effective stress and the
calculation of profiles of vertical total
and effective stress beneath horizontal
ground. The definitions of void ratio,
porosity, moisture content, density,
etc. and their interrelationships, and
their use in simple calculations. Simple
descriptions of one-dimensional
stiffness of soils and the use of these
to estimate deformations of soils. The
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spring/piston analogy for stress change

in fine-grained soils and calculation of
short term and long term responses to
changes in total stress. Total head, and
its role in controlling the flow of water in
soils. Sketching profiles of ground water
pressure and determination of total
and elevation head and pressure. The
standard methods of soil classification
and their use in practice. Accurate
description of a range of typical soil
types.
(CVHY201B) FLMH210B FLUID
MECHANICS 1 (3 Credits)
Structural Option
Management Option
This course introduces the fundamental
principles of Fluid Mechanics and
provides the prerequisite for advanced
courses in open channel hydraulics,
water and environmental engineering,
hydraulic structures, and flood risk
management. The subject matter covers
the principles of conservation of mass,
energy and momentum during fluid
flow, frictional losses during turbulent
and laminar flow conditions in pipes and
hydrostatic forces acting on submerged
and floating bodies. The difference
between pressure, velocity and elevation
head under static as well as various fluid

flow conditions. Distinguish between
turbulent and laminar flow conditions
in pipes. Identify methods to calculate
the force exerted by a flowing liquid.
Identify magnitude, direction and point
of application of hydrostatic forces
acting on submerged and floating
bodies. As well as apply the continuity
and Bernoullis equation to the Venturi
and orifice plate meters, orifices, and
nozzles. Apply momentum equation
to calculate force exerted by the fluid
as a result of a change in its velocity;
use manometers to determine either
gauge pressure or a pressure difference
between to points in a fluid. Analyse
flow through pipes and pipeline systems
under various conditions. To be able to
study the stability of floating bodies and
calculate forces exerted on submerged
bodies such as dams, sluice gates etc.
(CVCE202B) CMTM210B
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND
METHODS (3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course provides the basic
understanding of the issues involved
with construction management and
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
how they are applied in practice.
The subject matter presented will
enable the student to contribute
in a management role within a
real construction project. Provide
knowledge of the basic construction
and material process in order to satisfy
a clients needs, the importance and
implementation of health and safety
issues, the method of constructing
basic engineering components that are
part of a construction project and the
criteria used for the selection and use
of the items of construction materials.
Appraisal of the organisational aspects
of the construction procurement
process, create a health and safety
plan, integrate CDM regulations into
the construction process, identify
appropriate materials and management
tools for a given construction project
and apply correct procedures and
practice within a construction project.
(CCEM201B) MATH210B
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (3
Credits)
Structural Option
This course covers calculus, the most
common mathematical concept to
science, technology, and engineering.

The subject matter covers line and
surface integrals together with solving
differential equations. This course
has subject specific practical and
professional skills, which include
the ability to be able to define
homogeneous and non-homogeneous
equations and to recognise the
importance of differential equations
of the first order and first degree in
applications areas such as geometry
and various fields of technology. It also
has transferable skills such as, problem
solving skills and apply methods
to solve differential equations and
appreciate the engineering and industry
applications of differential equations.
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
(CCEM220B) MATH220B
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (3
Credits)
Structural Option
This course is based on various
statistical techniques including
estimation theory and hypothesis
testing. This unit includes discrete
structures as a foundation to computing.

Propositional logic, Fundamental
basics of counting: counting arguments,
for engineers.
(CVST202B) STCO220B
STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF
CONCRETE (3 Credits)
Construction Management option
This course covers the basics of
structural form in relation to reinforced
concrete buildings and various floor
system. The subject matter consists
of Limit State Design Philosophy, the
design of reinforced concrete elements
(slabs, beams and columns) from first
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principles for flexure, shear and axial

loads. The criteria for Serviceability
(fire, cracking and deflection) based
on empirical rules. The requirements
for stability and robustness, practical
issues and codes of practice. Graphical
detailing using CAD software.
working knowledge of British Standards

to determine loads on a structure and to
size elemental steelwork members for
initial designs. Communicate planning
and design decisions by production
(by hand) of formal steelwork sketches,
calculations and appropriate output.
(CVST203B) STST220B
STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF STEEL (3
Credits)
(CVST204B) STAA221B Structural

Analysis and Computer Modeling 2 (3
Credits)


This course covers the design of

structures in steel and its structural
behaviour. The subject matter covered
are the concepts of Limit State design;
Structural form, member shape
and means of providing structural
stability for steel structures. The basic
considerations for design of members
in axial tension or compression and
simple bending. The importance and
effect of end connections on member
design. Identification of problems in
structure and form by visualisation,
devolve or disassemble a structure for
element design. Planning and initial
design decisions by utilising knowledge
of steel and section properties. A basic
The course covers the theory of elastic

behaviour of indeterminate structures
(i.e. those structures which cannot
be solved using simple statics). The
subject matter presented covers the
determination of the force actions
in such structures using a variety
of techniques. Measurement and
computation of solutions to complex
structural stress problems, application
of failure theories in design and
understand basic principles of the Finite
Element method.
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(CVGE202B) GEOT221B Geotechnics

2 (3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course builds on the fundamental
concepts of Geology towards
the development of knowledge,
understanding and skills in the area of
Engineering Geology. The subject matter
presented consists of the three elements
of Geology 2, Soil Mechanics 2 and
Geotechnical Analysis 2. The content
covered will be Darcys Law, hydraulic
gradient and coefficient of permeability,
and the application of Darcys Law
to the analysis of one-dimensional
seepage through single and multiple
soil layers. The influence permeability
has on soil behavior. The determination
of permeability from field and laboratory
test data. Demonstration of the
phenomenon of boiling in the laboratory
and its prediction and explanation.
Calculation of vertical, total and effective
stress profiles where groundwater
conditions are not hydrostatic. The
coefficient of earth pressure at rest
parameter K0. Calculation of horizontal,
total and effective stress profiles
using given values of K0. Distinction
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between normal and shear stresses,
normal volumetric and shear strains.
Sign conventions commonly used in
soil mechanics. The principal stresses
and the directions of principal stress
for the common practical situations of
axi-symmetric and plane strain states
of stress. Mohrs Circles of Stress and
Stress paths Construction, interpretation
and use of Mohrs circle of stress (total
and effective), to illustrate and explain
soil behaviour. Be able to determine
normal and shear stresses on different
planes in an element of soil. Stress path
plots to illustrate changing stress states.
Geotechnical Analysis 2
This module covers some methods of
Geotechnical Analysis and its principles.
The subject matter presented covers
the theoretical rationale of flow nets and
their accurate construction for analysing
a range of geotechnical problems.
The explanation of the central place
occupied by Limit Equilibrium methods,
modes of failure and Factors of Safety
in geotechnical design. Comparison
and explanation of the need for
separate short and long term analyses.
Explanation and comparison of the
effects of loading and unloading on
slope behaviour. Application of circular
and infinite slope methods to slope
analysis, and which is appropriate in

different situations. General knowledge
of retaining walls. Explanation
and comparison of the Coulombs
wedge analysis and Rankines earth
pressure coefficients and their use in
assessing the stability of a retaining
wall. The dominant effect of water on
the performance of slopes and earth
retaining structures.
(CVHY201B) FLMH210B Hydraulics
(3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course builds on the concepts
and theories presented in the 2nd
year and includes advanced material
and some specialized material.
The course consists of three main
elements. Unsteady state open channel
flow, Sediment Transport, Hydraulic
Engineering. The subject matter
presented covers Sediment transport
behaviour and its consideration in
engineering solutions. The design and
application of hydraulic structures.
Unsteady open channel flow in relation
to river engineering and control.
Analysis of river flow data and sediment
transport data. Critical evaluation of

the results of calculations in view of
practical considerations. Application
of the HEC-RAS computer software for
river modeling. The use of spreadsheets
for solving finite difference problems.
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
(CVCV301B) INPG320B Individual
Project (6 Credits)
Structural Option
Management Option
This course covers the application of
scientific and engineering principles to
the solution of problems in engineering.
The student will gain experience in
working independently on a substantial,
individually assigned task, using
accepted planning procedures. It will
require and develop self-organization
and the critical evaluation of options and
results, as well as developing technical
knowledge in the chosen topic.
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(CVCE301B) COEN310B Construction
Structural Option
Management Option
This course covers the range of
construction equipment and techniques
in common use and the planning and
direction of construction works. All
construction projects have the common
feature of utilisation of engineering
principles, people, machines and
materials as well as requiring
organization and planning. Attention
given to rock and bulk excavations,
health and safety at work sites,
preliminary works, formwork design
and an introduction to engineering
economics to apply them.
(CVST301B) STAA310B Structural
Analysis and Computer Modelling 3
(3 Credits)
This course gives an appreciation of the
systematic approaches to the analysis
of complex structures, including (a)
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stiffness matrix method for pin-joined
structures and rigidly connected frames,
and (c) finite element approximation for
two dimensional plane problems. The
importance and use of the matrix based
approaches for structural and stress
analysis using computers and their
applications to large complex structural
systems.
(CVST302B) SACE210B Steel and
Concrete Engineering (3 Credits)
concepts of steel & concrete design
and their applications in engineering
practice. It also provides a basic means
for design and analysis of steel and
concrete structures and introduces a
range of typical processing techniques.
The application of this knowledge to
assist in an actual project and the uses
of steel and Concrete and it numerous
uses.
(CVHE302B) TREN310B
Transportation Engineering and
Planning (3 Credits)
This course introduces the principles
and current practice of Traffic and
Transport Management related to
Transportation Engineering on both
urban and interurban roads. The subject
material covers a range of traffic
management and supporting Intelligent
Transport Systems (ITS) applications
available for improved efficiency and
safety of road traffic, and design/
evaluation skills relating to the these
applications and their integration.
(CVEN301B) ENEP310B
Environmental Engineering Processes
(3 Credits)
This course consists of two main
parts. The first looks at the types of
process that are used to purify water
to a standard that is acceptable for
distribution. The subject material
presents the fundamentals of the
physical, chemical and biological
mechanisms involved in these
operations. These include: coagulation
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
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and precipitation, sedimentation,
filtration and disinfection. Water quality
standards pertaining to water usage are
reviewed alongside the rationale for
the adoption of such standards from
the perspective of protection of public
health. The taught material is where
possible, supported by a site visit to
a water treatment plant and aspects
of basic design of water treatment
processes are supported by tutorial
sessions.
The second part looks at the sources
and types of wastewater that are
generated by an industrialised society.
These are considered from the viewpoint
of how treatment is carried out so as
not to cause environmental damage
upon discharge. The taught element
of the course covers the various
unit operations concerned with the
preliminary, primary and secondary
treatment of municipal wastewaters. The
treatment of industrial wastewaters is
considered as a separate topic together
with the advantages and disadvantages
of co-treatment. The treatment and
disposal of the sludge generated as
a result of wastewater treatment are
critically analysed in relation to the final
disposal options. The course is, where
possible, supported by a field visit and
tutorial problem solving sessions.
(CVHY301B) HWRS310B Hydrology

and Water Resources Systems (3
Credits)
(CVCE303B) OPMG310B Operations

This course covers the assessment of
the water resources of Trinidad and
Tobago and other countries. Estimation
of demand for water and explanation of
how an engineering response can be
made to these demands. The subject
matter presented considers the use
of fresh water for public agricultural
and industrial users. In our country,
fresh water supply for public use is
often taken for granted but recent
floods and droughts have heightened
the awareness that water is a complex
resource to manage. This module will
study the availability of water in relation
to natural and man made demands and
provide students with tools to enable
planning and management of water
resources. The emphasis of this module
will be on quantifying the amounts of
water involved in various stages of the
hydrological cycle and to compare these
amounts of water with likely demands
and to decide on a logical strategy of
delivering the water needed in the light
of various constraints.

This course gives an appreciation
and understanding of the principles,
concepts, terminology, purpose and
practice of management in the civil
engineering context. In particular, it
explores effective means of managing
people within organizations and
highlighting organisational features
which may help or hinder this process.
Opportunity to develop and practice
a range of management skills will be
presented.
(CVCE302B) CMGT310B Principles
of Construction Systems and
Management 1 (3 Credits)
This course provides a detailed, post
Egan view of the entire construction
process, and the roles played by the
various construction professionals.
This module is intended to equip
students with the skills necessary to:
Evaluate potential construction partners;
Determine appropriate contract
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strategies; Identify the key players
for a particular construction project;
Manage health and safety; Establish
project objectives; Evaluate quality of
various construction elements; Develop
a programme of work, promote team
working, foster a no blame culture and
effectively manage time.
(CVST303B) ENPR320B Engineering
Design Practice (3 Credits)
Students will be assisted with the
appropriate methodologies to manage
the process, and carry out the
preliminary design of the engineering
elements of the site development.
Students will research design options
for elements such as:
drainage structures
transportation infrastructure
provision of service utilities
town planning considerations
Methods and devices to minimize
environmental impact, etc.
This course allows students to
demonstrate design considerations
for the design of steelwork, reinforced
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concrete, foundations and drainage

systems and at the same time be
knowledgeable about the design
process and the data required for
design. In addition to the above
mentioned the student is responsible for
making planning and design decisions
by utilising knowledge of steel,
reinforced concrete, geotechnics and
fluids for design calculations by hand
or commercial software; Use working
knowledge of Standards to check or
size elements for final designs; Work
as a team member including working
to deadlines, with sufficient logistical
skill to work through a problem from
inception. There is opportunity to study,
manage project time, learn software
and effectively take notes.
(CVCE304B) EPMG320B Engineering
Project Management (3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course presents details of how
construction projects are conceived and
the procedures and processes involved
in their delivery. This course allows
for the application of a range of hard
and soft management tools in a civil
engineering environment. Explanation

of construction procurement process
to a client; application of the various
techniques for maximising workforce
performance; analyse critically
alternative engineering options; manage
production and information flows and
control, cost and ensure quality.
(CVHE302B) TREN310B Highway
Structural Option
The aim of this module is for students
to achieve a thorough knowledge and
understanding of highway engineering
principles and practice, as it refers to
geometric design, structural design,
construction and maintenance and to
gain an awareness of practices and
issues in a range of overseas situations.
Increase experience of geometric design
through a case study. Opportunity to
improve skills to Collate and synthesise
/ prioritize information; communicate
proposals succinctly; manipulate
and analyse data; Report your work
effectively; Use creativity and innovation
in problem solving.
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Science/ Master of
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Structural Option
(CVGE301B) GEOT320B Geotechnics
3 (3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course covers the behaviour of
earth retaining structures and building
foundations. Th subject material
presented covers the concepts
of Drained and Undrained soil
behaviour. The central place occupied
by Limit Equilibrium methods. Modes
of Failure and Factors of Safety in
geotechnical design. The use of backanalysis and correlations in creating
effective design methods. Analysis of
typical cases of various retaining wall
types. Time-dependent settlement
(consolidation) and the decay of excess
pore pressure. Estimation of the
settlement of foundations on clays and
sands/gravels. Various foundation types,
including piled foundations. Sizing of
foundations and/or determination of
their factors of safety. Assessment of
ultimate pile resistance in various soil
types and calculation of safe working
loads. Pile group behavior, including
settlement.
(CVST304B) STBG310B Structural

Design of Buildings (3 Credits)
Structural Option
the design and principles associated
with the construction of buildings. The
subject material presented covers a
critical appraisal of existing buildings,
particularly in relation to case studies.
Develops a feel for structural stability,
robustness and design for accidental
damage; produce scheme designs
based on knowledge of structural
options and qualitative analysis;
sensibly use of computers for analysis
and approximate checks. Sketching
of bending moment, shear and axial
force diagrams, plus an approximate
estimate of forces. Sketching deflected
shapes. Application of the principles of
plastic analysis to steel and concrete
structures. Minimum weight design of
steel structures.
(CVHY302B) WRMG320B Waste
Resource Management (3 Credits)
sources. The concept of a waste

management hierarchy is introduced
and then practical ways in which it
might be implemented are discussed.
These include waste minimisation,
reuse, recycling and recovery as
practical alternatives to disposal
techniques. The technology and
management strategies associated with
such schemes are dealt with in detail
and include: the design and operation
of materials reclamation facilities;
composting and anaerobic digestion;
and thermal treatment processes.
How the selection of these options
is influenced by legislative issues is
developed in a parallel manner. The
module also considers planning and
economic issues associated with the
industry which leads on to a detailed
examination of the most dominant
current practice of landfill as a final
disposal option. In this part of the
course emphasis is placed on the
design and engineering of landfill so
as to maximise recovery options and
negate environmental damage. The
course includes field trips to waste
management facilities.

The course considers solid wastes
from industry, commerce and domestic
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(CVEN303B) EESD320B
Environmental Engineering Systems
Design (3 Credits)
This course covers Domestic and
industrial water and wastewater
treatment. Topics include water
quality requirements, wastewater
characteristics, and treatment systems
in key industries, principles of industrial
water and wastewater treatment
processes and technologies, integrated
water and wastewater management
strategies, and case studies, hydraulic
design of domestic water and
wastewater systems.
(CVEN304B) ADTS320B Advanced
Treatment Systems (3 Credits)
The supply of good quality water,
together with the removal of subsequent
wastewater, is essential for modern
communities. The maintenance of
water quality in the environment
is also dependent on treatment of
wastewater before it is discharged to
the environment. Note that there is now
increasing interest in reusing wastewater
effluent.
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This course builds on prior knowledge

of basic (conventional) water and
wastewater engineering practice. This
required prior knowledge includes
water supply practice; water treatment
methods; wastewater collection; and
wastewater treatment methods. Similar
studies should have been completes,
for example, in undergraduate civil
engineering programmes.
The subject content goes beyond
conventional practice and deals with a
number of more specific, specialised or
advanced aspects, theories, methods,
processes, design principles and
associated trends in treating water and
wastewater to the required quality. The
main focus is on municipal water and
wastewater treatment (i.e. this Course
does not specifically cover industrial
water and wastewater treatment).
(CVCE306B) ENEC320B
Environmental Economics (3 Credits)
This course provides an introductory
overview of the nature of the relationship
between human economic activity and
the environment. It provides details
of economic concepts and tools
which are essential for environmental

scientists and managers. Standard
neoclassical economic approaches
to natural resources and policy are
reviewed together with an introductory
consideration of other economic
approaches to environmental problemsolving.
(CVCE305B) PCSM320B Principles
of Construction Systems and
Management 2 (3 Credits)
This course covers the different
elements of the planning process
estimation and measurement of
construction projects. Particular
emphasis is placed upon planning
techniques, cost control tools. Attention
is also given to modern construction
planning issues such as cash flow
monitoring and computer simulation.
In addition, this course provides the
necessary knowledge to facilitate better
decisions regarding the analysis and
management of risks in construction
projects. The subject information acts
as a guide for practitioners managing
real projects. Topics include risk
environment, understanding the human
aspects to risk assessment, dealing
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Science/ Master of
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with uncertainty, quantitative methods
and qualitative assessment for risk
management
(CVST401G) ADTS410B Advanced

Structural Analysis (3 Credits)
(CVGE401G) GEO410B Geotechnics

4 (3 Credits)
Structural Option
Structural Option
This course covers the principles of

equilibrium, compatibility and the
influence of material behaviour; Virtual
Work expressions of equilibrium
and compatibility and the Unit
Load Theorem. Identification of the
forces applied by various supports.
Distinction between axial, bending,
shear and torsional load carrying
actions. Distinction between statically
determinate and indeterminate
structures. Identification of appropriate
methods of analysis for trusses, beams
and frames. Application of the equations
of static equilibrium to calculate
reactions, axial forces, bending
moments, shear forces and torsional
forces. Use of the Unit Load Method
for the calculation of displacements
and rotations in structures. Analysis
of simple externally indeterminate
2-dimensional structures. Application
of the Moment Distribution Method to
the analysis of statically indeterminate
beams. Use of a computer to model to
analyze trusses, beams and frames.
This course covers the relationships

between theory and practice; design
and construction. The importance
of geology in site investigation, and
the standard techniques of ground
investigation. The range of in-situ tests
available, and their advantages and
disadvantages Interpretation of in-situ
test data. The ground response influence
on structural behaviour and how the
structural response affects the ground.
Construction of deep excavations and
tunnels and how they affect the ground
and structures nearby. Techniques of
geotechnical instrumentation and the
purposes of observation of geotechnical
performance. Some of the important
factors which govern the choice of
soil parameters for design, and their
selection.
Year 4 Semester 1
MEng Civil Engineering Systems with
Structural Engineering
(CVCV401G) GDPR410B Group
Design Project (6 Credits)
Structural Option
The nature of the project will be dictated
by the discipline of the student group,
although, appropriate multidisciplinary
concepts will be incorporated into
the design. Projects will involve
conceptual and adaptive design and
will develop a manufacturing or build
ability plan as well as deal with issues
of economy, safety and environmental
impact. Students will be required to
produce in-depth design submissions
including the evaluation of critical detail
design aspects and an assessment
of manufacturing (construction)
strategy, cost, health and safety and
environmental implications.
(CVST402G) DYTA410B Dynamic

and Transient Analysis (3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course covers the Basic dynamic
concepts of Single Degree of Freedom
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(SDOF) systems such as dynamic
magnification, resonance, and
damping. The Rayleigh method for the
simplification of complex structures to
a SDOF system. Earthquake response
and design spectra. Analytical and
step-by-step integration methods for
impulse and periodic forces. Modes
of vibration and modal decomposition.
Reduction methods. Mass damping.
The shear building simplified model.
Determination of Rayleigh vibration
shape functions for simple structures.
Distinction between stiffness/mass/
damping dominated problems.
Identify dynamic loading on bridges,
footbridges, floors, etc. resulting from
moving loads or rhythmic activities.
Identify the correct solution process
for different loads. Identify correct
earthquake design spectrum following
Eurocode 8. Identify adequate problem
reduction strategies for MDOF
problems. Evaluate equivalent stiffness,
mass parameters and natural frequency
of vibration for simple structures using
the Rayleigh method. Use of Excel
spreadsheets to integrate step-by-step
SDOF structures under complex loading.
Use of earthquake design spectra. Tune
a mass damper. Use the simple shearbuilding model to evaluate earthquake
design forces on simple buildings.
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Combine peak responses from different

modes. Solution of dynamic analytical
problems.
(CVST404G) FECA410B Finite

Element Computational Analysis (3
Credits)
(CVST403G) PREV410B Project

Evaluation and Control (3 Credits)
Structural Option
The course covers the various phases

of development process of projects. It
examines project components, types
and organisations. The course also
presents the different approaches for
monitoring, evaluating and controlling
engineering projects. A major
component of this course deals with
special topics related to the course such
as multidisciplinary and international
projects, technology management
and transfer and effect of information
technology on project control.
Analysis of the major components,
constraints and critical factors
associated with the development of
engineering projects. Identify, assess
and limit risk in the management and
practice of engineering through the
application of the concepts and tools
of risk engineering. Function effectively
in a team and be able to communicate
project management and process
control proposals to a wider group.
This course covers the Finite Element

Method for solution of linear problems
in electrostatics and heat transfer.
The approximations involved in a
Finite Element model. Conversion of a
realistic solid mechanics/heat transfer
engineering problem into a FE model.
Solution of simple solid mechanics
and heat transfer problems by hand
using the FE method. Identification of
the key issues to be considered when
performing computational simulations
of simple engineering problems. Use
of Computer program to set up and
produce results for a computational
simulation of simple engineering
problems. Analyse/assess the output
of computational simulations. Produce
simple FE related code in FORTRAN or
MATLAB computer languages.
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
Year 4 Semester 2
The course covers the detailed study

of the way in which the principles of
the whole project life cycle including
design, production and operation
in construction can be integrated.
It embraces study of the general
principles of systems integration and
their application in a construction
manufacture context. It also entails
study of the fundamental principles
of simultaneous engineering and
addresses the issue of integration
through a technology driven approach.
assisted by world standard design

codes to carry out structure elements
and structural system design. The use
of equivalent load method to design
continuous pre stressed concrete. The
use of the yield line method for plastic
analysis of reinforced concrete slab.
The design of steel structures lateral
torsional and local buckling strength.
The design of steel and composite
connections and frames. The design
of structures against fire. Tall building
design. The use of the current world
standard codes for safe and effective
design of normal structural elements
and structural systems. Utilisation of the
engineering principles and analytical
techniques, assisted by computing
software for complicated structures
analysis and design
(CVST405G) ADSD420B Advanced

Structural Design (3 Credits)
(CVST406G) BREN410B Bridge

Structural Option
This course advanced design theory,

techniques and software for analysing
and design of complicated reinforced
concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel
structures and steel/concrete composite
structures. The use of the fundamental
engineering design principles and
This course covers various aspects of

bridge engineering. Their classification
and selection of site specific bridge
types. The design of loading; analysis
and design of superstructures; selection
and design of foundations. The design
of bearings and deck joints and the use
(CVCE401G) ADEM420B Advanced

Engineering Management (3 Credits)
Structural Option
of relevant design codes and computer

software.
(CVST407G) ADSS420B Advanced
Structural Simulation (3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course covers the advanced
computing techniques and software for
analysing and design of complicated
structures. Fundamental finite element
analysis theory assisted by computing
software for structural simulation. The
use of FEA computing software for
concrete and steel nonlinear material
properties modeling. The use of shell
elements for thin walled steel structures
simulation. The use of solid elements
for concrete structure simulation. The
use of contact and link elements for
composite face modeling. The use of
the current commercial FEA software
for structural computing simulation
and design. These include steel
structures and composite steel/concrete
composite structures simulation.
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(CVST408G) BRDG420B Bridge
Management and Maintenance (3
Credits)
Structural Option
This course covers international
bridge inspection requirements.
Bridge inspection techniques. Access
requirements, traffic management
requirement and general safety issues
including the provision of method
statements and risk assessments.
An awareness of bridge strategies
regarding bridge repair techniques
and the relevant cost effectiveness.
An appreciation of bridge assessment
techniques with a knowledge of options
available to the bridge owner after the
assessment results have been identified.
A knowledge of specialists post-tension
bridge investigation techniques. An
understanding of the Design for
Durability philosophy. A review of
Bridge Management systems
(CVST409G) INRT420B Introduction
to Rail Engineering (3 Credits)
Structural Option
This course introduces Rail Engineering
and covers the multi-discipline
approach required for the successful
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completion of rail projects and illustrate

the broad range of engineering
skills required in todays railway
industry. Delivery of course content
by railway professionals from a range
of organisations will provide the most
current, practical knowledge.
BASc. /M.Eng In
Petroleum
Engineering
The Bachelor of Applied Science
(B.A.Sc) & Master in Engineering
(M.Eng) programmes in Petroleum
Engineering were developed to
strategically fill the demand for
engineering graduates in Trinidads
growing oil and gas industry and
improve the local knowledge and
skills base for the current and future
Hydrocarbon industry.
The B.A.Sc & M.Eng programmes
in Petroleum Engineering prepares
undergraduates for a career in the
energy industry or to enter and continue
the practice of engineering at a
professional level. In addition, qualified
graduates may pursue graduate study
in petroleum engineering and related

fields.
The B.A.Sc. & M.Eng programmes in
Petroleum Engineering aim to develop
students competencies and skills in:
Design and analysis of well systems
and procedures for drilling and
completing wells
Characterisation and evaluation of
subsurface geological formations
and their resources using geoscientific and engineering methods
Design and analysis of systems for
producing, injecting, and handling
fluids
Application of reservoir engineering
principles and practices to
optimise resource development
and management
Use of project economics and resource
valuation methods for design and
decision making under conditions
of risk and uncertainty.
The programme aims:
To produce students who are
employable, and understand
the fundamental principles of
petroleum engineering so that they
can successfully pursue careers
within oil and gas production.
To train an individual to be
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Programmes
a petroleum engineer who

is competent in reservoir
evaluation, reservoir engineering
and management, drilling and
completions, and production
engineering.
To develop the graduates ability
to analyse open-ended problems
and design solutions for petroleum
engineering and related disciplines,
the associated uncertainties and to
evaluate the societal impact.
To promote effective oral and
written technical communication
skills and team building skills.
To prepare graduates with
engineering fundamentals to work
effectively in industry.
To work with industry and
government representatives
to identify the most important
problems now facing the upstream
petroleum industry and those that
arise in the future.

The structure of the B.A.Sc & M.Eng
programmes in petroleum engineering
produce immediate key benefits;
industry-ready graduates who would
have gained hands-on experience from
the learning environment in the field and
the commitment of the oil companies
(through the industry council) to have

students work on real projects using
their field data and software.

Alliance with the industry, the

programme structure allows graduates
of the B.A.Sc & M.Eng in petroleum
engineering to obtain employment
above the technician or field engineer
level. Students may be employed
as petroleum, reservoir or drilling
engineers.
Programme Credits
of 2.0
Admission Criteria
regulations to undergraduate B.A.Sc.
programmes:
General Paper; Or Relevant NEC
Technicians Diploma
Diploma
Graduates from a 2-year engineering
Diploma programme with a
minimum GPA of 3.0 will be
considered with some credit being
given for Diploma courses which
are substantially equivalent to the
B.A.Sc. courses.
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and normal lines.
PREREQUISITES: A Level
equivalent.
To develop an understanding of material
science which involves investigating
the relationship that exists between
the structure of a material and its
properties, as well as processing
(ITCT202D) PROG110B Programming
I
elements of programming in the
C/C++ environment. The basic
principles of software engineering
including structure decomposition,
documentation, testing and
debugging are discussed. Basic
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program elements such as variable

looping), subroutines and functions
are discussed. MATLAB is also
introduced for the purpose of solving
some intricate engineering problems.
constructs.
(CCCP101B) ICTN110B Information
and Communications Technology I (3
credits)
Problem solving and algorithm
design. Basic principles of software
engineering: structure decomposition,
documentation, testing and debugging.
Variable types, expressions and
assignment. Conditional and iterative
control structures. Modules and
parameter passing. Recursion.
Fundamental data structures: arrays,
strings, matrices, records. Introduction
to objects. Includes examples of
applications in various disciplines,
including engineering. The C
programming language.

Engineering Graphics/Drafting (3
credits)
Visualisation of products or processes.
engineering. Visualisation is therefore
aspects of visualisation. Imagine trying
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(CCCO101B) COMM110B Technical
Report and presentation preparation;
format, audience and location
identification; preparation; use of
presentation materials and software/

Seminar (1 credits)
topics in engineering programs offered
at the University of Trinidad & Tobago
at the B.A.Sc. level. These includeEngineering Seminars on Introduction
to Engineering, Energy Business,
ICT, Environment, Health and Safety,
Biomedicine.
YEAR 1 TERM 2
linear algebra.
Mathematics I

transient analysis.
(MEAE218D) THRM110B
cycles.
PREREQUISITES: A-level Mathematics
or equivalent, A-level Physics or
equivalent
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Engineering
Programmes
(CCPD101B) PDWK110B
(2 credits)
lives and solve problems. They are
made aware of the need to develop a
guarantee success. Thus, students are
(2 credits)
Life Sciences for all engineers. This
unit aims to introduce the student to
the various systems of life that are
operations within both Prokaryotic and
Eukaryotic cells will be discussed.
The areas of study covered will give
the student a strong foundation which
has been deemed essential for higher
levels of study in either pure biology or
biology related options.
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civic responsibility and strengthen
communities.
& Workshop Design Project (2
credits)
This course combines with Design
& Manufacture Practice to provide
students with a practical knowledge
of engineering workshop practice with
particular reference to design and
manufacture. Includes basic lighting
circuits, alarm circuits, time delay
circuit, measuring instruments. Also
has tinker workshop to allow students
to build and create models based on
course work and their own creative idea.
YEAR 2 TERM 1
A great many problems that arise in
science, technology, and engineering
involves calculus. The course is based

on line and surface integrals together
with understanding and solving
differential equations.
PREREQUISITES: MATH 110B; MATH
111B
(PTRE211B) PENG210B Introduction
to Petroleum Engineering (3 credits)
History of Oil, nature and origin of
petroleum deposits, oil and gas
value chain; trapping mechanisms,
geological considerations, exploration
practices, overview of drilling and
completions, basic well construction,
production operations, workovers and
well intervention methods, reservoir
engineering fundamentals, surface
treatment, storage and transportation
methods, land and offshore operations.
(PTGS212B) GEOS210B Introduction
to Geoscience (3 credits)
Description of origin, structure and
composition of the earth; geologic time
scale; the rock cycle; identification
of minerals and rocks; geological
processes shaping the earth; basic
structural geology; relevance of
geophysical and geochemical surveys to
petroleum exploration and production.
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(PTGS213B) WLOG210B Basic Well
Logging (3 credits)
Introduction to well logging methods;
mud filtrate invasion; near wellbore
conditions; Sw, Sxo, Rt, Rxo etc.;
Archie equation; conductivity,
spontaneous potential, neutron, gamma,
sonic logs; dipmeter log; correlation
with rock properties; identifying log
features for oil, water, gas presence;
extensive analysis of actual logs for
typical situations.
PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of
basic sedimentary geology and
petrophysics
(CCBE210B) BPRE210B Business
Practices and Entrepreneurship (3
credits)
This course is aimed at providing
knowledge of management concepts
and tools and entrepreneurships
skills to students in order for them to
function effectively in the business
world. Management styles; theories
of management; strategic planning;
Maslow, McGregor, Herznberg, Drucker,
Kaplan and Norton; management,
motivation, innovation and leadership
theories. Topics such as developing
a business plan, strategic planning,
marketing and sales, setting up a
company, entrepreneurship skills,
risk mitigation, technology transfer,

capital requirements, competitive
analysis, developing marketing plans,
organisational models, industrial
relations and conflict resolutions and
ethics in business will be covered in the
course.
(PTRE214B) PLWP210B Laboratory
& Workshop Design Projects (3
credits)
This Petroleum Engineering laboratory
course introduces the student to
the practical aspects of petroleum
engineering with hands on exposure
to geological samples, drilling tools
and fluids, reservoir characterisation
and production. It also introduces
the techniques for measurement
and illustrates the basic processes
of measurement and the use of
instruments and the processes
of carrying out experiments and
interpreting their results. Groups of two
or three students work together on three
projects during the term. There are no
final examinations. All assessment is by
coursework and laboratory reports.
YEAR 2 TERM 2
Research is a major part of an
Engineers career and an understanding
of statistical theory and applications
will assist in a strong foundation for
the future. This course is based on
various statistical techniques including
estimation theory and hypothesis
testing.
This unit includes discrete structures
as a foundation to computing.
Propositional logic. Fundamental
basics of counting: counting arguments,
for engineers.
Mathematics III
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PTGS221B) SDRK220B Sedimentary
Rocks I (3 credits)
Description and interpretation of
sedimentary rocks in hand specimen
and thin section; characteristics
of sedimentary rocks deposited
in continental, coastal and marine
environments; concept of sedimentary
architecture; effect of geological
processes, diagenesis and manmade activities on sedimentary rock
characteristics and petroleum-related
activities.
(PTRE222B) FFPM220B Fluid Flow in
Porous Media (3 credits)
This course is intended to develop
an understanding of the fundamental
principles of single phase and
multiphase fluid flow in porous media
in petroleum reservoirs. These include
Darcy flow and Darcys law; single
phase and multiphase flow; relative
permeability, non-Darcy flow; rock
wettability; steady state and non-steady
state flow.
Co-requisite: PETR220B Petrophysics 1
(PTRE223B) PBMS220B Phase
Behaviour of Multicomponent
Systems (3 credits)
Covers properties of natural gases;
properties of crude oils; fluid phase
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behaviour; vapourliquid equilibria;

equations of statetheory; equations of
stateapplications; PVT laboratory.
(PTGS224B) PETR220B Petrophysics
(6 credits)
Properties of rocks; measurement
and interpretation of petrophysical
properties; application of petrophysics
to subsurface engineering problems;
interaction of resident fluids with rocks;
extensive written reports required.
(CCPM220B) PJMT220B Project
The course is designed to give the
student a fundamental understanding
of the theory and practice of project
management. Beginning with project
planning methods and tools, this course
concentrates on the parameters of
scope, time and cost from inception to
completion of a project, overcoming
obstacles to success, measurement of
progress and quality control. The use of
software tools will be included, reviewed
and discussed.
YEAR 3 TERM 1
(PTDR311B) DRLG310B Drilling and
Well Completions I (3 credits)
Elements of rock mechanics; rotary
drilling rigs; rig components; drilling
bits and bottom-hole assemblies;
drilling fluids; subsurface control
and safety; blowout prevention and
wellhead equipment; bore hole stability;
pressure losses; rig hydraulics;
deviated, directional and horizontal
drilling; hole problems and solutions;
drill string and casing string design;
fishing and stuck pipe; solids removal;
factors affecting rate of penetration,
and well completions including casing
and tubing design. Well completion
methods; sand control.
(PTPN312B) PROD310B Production
Engineering I (3 credits)
Sizing of tubulars; multiphase flow;
artificial lift systems; rod pumping;
electric submersible pumps; phase
separation; gas lift; intermittent lift;
plunger lift; unloading; design of lift
systems; decline curve analysis; Inflow
Performance Relationships (IPR) and
Productivity Index (PI) for oil and gas
wells; Single and multiphase flow;
tubing sizing; Nodal analysis; flow
control; chokes.
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(PTRE313B) RESV310B Reservoir
Classification of subsurface reservoirs
by type and recovery mechanism;
reserve estimates based on volumetric,
material balance; aquifer models;
transient fluid flow theory applied to
predicting production rates; introduction
to displacement processes; Phase
behaviour; Vapour-liquid Equilibria; Oil
and gas reservoirs; Drive mechanisms;
Pore Volume Compressibility; Reservoir
mechanics: PVT Analysis, General
material balance; Natural water influx.
(CCEV310B) ENVM310B
Environmental Management for
Petroleum Operations (3 credits)
Provide the knowledge and skills
to anticipate, identify, and evaluate
environmental hazards associated with
petroleum operations. Interpret local and
international environmental laws and
regulations. Recommend appropriate
to eliminate or reduce risk of damage to
the environment.
PREREQUISITES: SAFE110D
Introduction to Occupational Health
and Safety, ENVS111D Introduction
to Environmental Management.
(PTGS314B) GSTS310B Introduction

to Geostatistics (3 credits)
Application of probability and statistics
in petroleum engineering, study
of correlated variables, statistical
interpolation and simulation, and global
optimisation. Emphasis is on how these
procedures are related to geology and
fluid flow.
(CCQA310B) QHSE310B Quality
Assurance & HSE (3 credits)
The Quality assurance part of the course
is offered consistent with the standards
recommended by the American Society
for Quality Control. Introductory
material includes techniques of
measurements for dimensions,
pressures, temperatures and other
manufacturing process variables. The
design and use of automated measuring
and test equipment will be discussed
and methods for establishing controls
for preparation and use of inspection
gauging will also be identified. For
the statistical methods of Quality
Improvement, we examine statistical
methods and their applications in
industry, including the use of statistical
logic and methods to aid in the solution
of quality, production and engineering
type problems.
The HSE part of the course addresses
relationships between technologyrelated problems and laws applicable

to work environments including the
Occupational Safety and Health Act, and
organisational compliance. Problems
related to occupational health and
safety, collective bargaining as a
mechanism for altering technology
in the workplace, job alienation,
productivity, and the organisation of
work are also addressed. An examination
of contemporary environmental
problems from the perspective of ethics
or moral philosophy. An analysis of
the ethical presuppositions and value
principles underlying environmental
policy. The study of ethical theories and
their application to the environmental
crisis.
YEAR 3 TERM 2
(PTRE321B) NGAS320B Natural Gas
Natural gas production has become
very important to the national economy
of Trinidad and Tobago. NGAS-304
presents an overview of the natural
gas industry with emphasis on the
upstream side. This course covers
the fundamental methodologies and
underlying equations used in estimating
gas reservoir performance, reserves,
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phase behaviour, gas production rates,
metering and transportation issues.
(PTRE322B) WTST320B Well Testing
(3 credits)
An introduction to well testing methods
and analysis; diffusivity equation;
buildup and drawdown tests; multiple
rate tests; effect of boundaries; type
curve analysis; interference; derivative
curves; skin factors in oil wells and
gas wells; real gas potential; vertical,
deviated and horizontal well tests.
(PTGS323B) GEOL320B Petroleum
Geology; Basin and Trend Analysis (3
credits)
Attributes of the subsurface
environment; fundamentals of petroleum
generation, migration, entrapment, and
producibility; and interpretation methods
used in petroleum exploration
This course examines petroleum
geological concepts and hydrocarbon
exploration methods, including the
origin, chemistry and migration of
hydrocarbons; reservoir, source and cap
rocks; trapping mechanisms and seals;
surface and sub-surface geological
mapping; exploration methods and
sedimentary basins and petroleum
systems. Examples are presented
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from Trinidad and Tobago and major

hydrocarbon provinces globally.
PREREQUISITES: GEOL 204
(CCFM320B) FNMT320B Financial
to engineering management, with
topics to include financial principles,
management of innovation, engineering
project planning and control, human
factors, career planning, patents,
and technical strategy. It is aimed at
equipping students with sufficient
knowledge of accounting, financial
systems and management, preparing
and reviewing financial statements
budgeting and tracking in order for
the students to function effectively in
a business environment. The course
examines strategies businesses can
employ to improve their abilities to
compete profitably. Topics covered in
this course include Techno-economic
evaluation of capital investment
projects, capital budgeting techniques,
manufacturing systems economics,
capital structure/leverage, financial
planning for initial capitalisation,
working capital management, valuation
of securities, multi-national financial
management topics. Time value of
money; discounted cash flows; net
present value; payout time; return on

investment; cost estimation; licence
fees; labour costs; material costs;
manufacturing costs; tax implications;
risk analysis; contracts, marketing;
financing.
(PTPJ324B) PEDP320B Petroleum
Engineering Design Project (6 credits)
students will design a significant
computer engineering system to meet
specific needs. The project will be
subject to constraints, governed by
standards or legislation, which may
relate to economic, health, safety,
environmental, social or other pertinent
factors.
The work carried out during the first
term will represent the first iteration
of the project including project
management, analysis, design,
implementation, testing and quality
assurance. Deliverables include written
documentation and presentations in
class. Work is guided by a professor,
but is performed for an external entity
designated the customer, who must be
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satisfied with the teams work. A series
of lectures to highlight the methodology
of the design process, combined with
preparations for capstone design project
in the final semester. Allocation of the
capstone design project subject and
initial data gathering and planning.
Identification of additional information or
skills required and planning and initial
steps to acquire them.
YEAR 4 TERM 1
(PTDR411B) DRLG410B Drilling and
Completions II (3 credits)
Steering and directional control;
MWD systems; integrated logging
systems; deviated wells; horizontal
wells; completion techniques for
deviated wells; drilling abnormally
pressured reservoirs; subsurface
control and safety; blowout prevention;
pore pressure prediction and fracture
hydraulics; casing design; cementing
design; bore hole stability; fishing and
stuck pipe; well completion methods
and design; tubing design; basing,
tubing and wellhead equipment;
packers and downhole accessories;
perforating; sand control; completion/
workover fluids; wireline operations;
coiled tubing; stimulation; horizontal
wells design; workover programmes;
well costing and AFE; safety practices.
(PTPN412B) PROD410B Production

Engineering II (3 credits)
Separator design; vertical and horizontal
separators; offshore and onshore
considerations; operating problems;
treaters; chemicals; metering of singlephase or multi-phase flow; disposal
of waste and environmental issues.
Wellhead systems; Surface facilities;
Design and operation of crude oil
separation, Emulsion breaking; Wax
and asphaltine problems, Hydrate
prevention.
(PTRE413B) IMOR410B Improved Oil
Recovery (3 credits)
Reservoir heterogeneity; Water
influx; Water flooding; Problems of
water flooding. Models - Buckley
Leverett, Dykstra-Parsons; Miscible
and Immiscible Fluid Displacements;
Carbon dioxide flooding; Ternary
Diagrams; Minimum Miscibility
Pressure; enhanced oil recovery, heavy
oil recovery.
(PTRE414B) RESM410B Reservoir
Simulation (3 credits)
Various reservoir computer simulators
will be used to examine the effects of
grid size, orientation, model validation;
black oil, compositional and thermal
simulators will be treated. Pitfalls and
difficulties will be highlighted and

history matching and data validation will
be handled.
(CCRM410B) RMAL410B Research
Methods and Analysis (3 credits)
An introduction to research
methodology and analysis. Various
methods of investigation. A structured
approach to research.
(CCCN410B) CTLN410B Contract
Law & Negotiation (3 credits)
This course deals with the law and
regulations governing business
and contract law and how it affects
all industries and every type of
commercial agreement; from entering
into a contract, to validity of purchase
conditions. This course combines
up-to-date commercial law with
practical methods of translating this law
into documentation. It identifies and
analyses the different types of contract
and how they are affected by the various
statutes, ensuring that students grasp
the impact of current legislation and
case law.
This course is designed to offer
a comprehensive and practical
introduction to business contract
law for non-lawyers. Topics include
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Effective contract negotiation; Offer
and acceptance; Tools, techniques and
terminology when creating a formal
contract; Getting to grips with how the
law changes what you thought you had
agreed to; Understanding and effective
drafting payment obligations; Including
constructive performance obligations;
Implications of law and regulations for
international agreements; When things
go wrong - Limit contractual risk for
your organization; Making defenses
to breach of contract; Termination
Understanding how and when contracts
end; Successfully resolving contractual
disputes.
YEAR 4 TERM 2
(PTPJ411B) PERP420B Petroleum
Engineering Research Project (15
credits)
This capstone project will involve the
application of engineering principles
and research methods to a petroleum
engineering project which could involve
solving an operational problem in
facilities design, developing a complete
drilling plan for development wells, a
reservoir development and management
plan, or a combination of several areas
in a project design.
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(CCER410B) PERA420B Petroleum

Economics & Risk Analysis (3
credits)
Forecasting oil production; definition
of reserves, operating expenses, capital
expenditures, inflation, factors affecting
oil and gas prices; cash flow techniques;
economic criteria, interest, hurdle rate,
time value of money, selection, ranking
criteria; risk uncertainty, types of risk,
mathematical techniques, probabilistic
models, uncertainty in economic
analyses,; financing, ownership in
the oil and gas industry, business
arrangements between operators and
between mineral owners; accounting
versus cash flow, accounting principles
and definitions, differences between
accounting cash numbers, depreciation,
depletion, amortization; Budgeting
types, processes, selection of projects
for budgeting, economic analysis
of operations, computer economics
software, tips on economic factors in
computer spreadsheet analysis; ethics
in economic analyses.
BASc./ M.Eng In
Biomedical
Engineering
PROGRAMME)
Biomedical Engineering is the
application of engineering principles
to solve medical problems. It is an
emerging field that has provided and
will continue to provide tremendous
positive impact on human health and
quality of life as it pushes the frontiers
of medicine. This engineering field
continues to advance the practice of
medicine through diverse innovations.
Its core discipline areas are:
Bioinstrumentation; Biomaterials;
Biomechanics; Cell, Tissue and
Genetic Engineering; Clinical
Engineering; Medical Imaging;
Orthopaedic Bioengineering;
Rehabilitation Engineering; and
Systems Physiology.
The UTT BME Programme currently
offers the following degrees:
B.A.Sc / M.Eng in Biomedical
Engineering
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
MPhil / PhD in Biomedical
Engineering
Year 2 and onwards
The BASc Biomedical Engineering
Programme is a three-year full time
Programme with an additional year
to complete the MEng in Biomedical
Engineering.
Opportunities
The following are possible career
opportunities for Biomedical
Engineering graduates.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Biomedical Equipment Planner
Anaesthesia Field Service
Technician
Pharmaceutical Engineer
Product Development Engineer
Imaging Service Engineer
Biological Scientist
Quality Control Manager
Material Scientist
Medical Devices Design
Medical Scientist
Manufacturing research and
Development
Chemist
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
Quality Engineer
Healthcare Sales Representative

Lecturer
Healthcare Purchasing
Medical Informant
Patent Officer Health and Safety
Technical/Medical Writer
Sales Representative
Biomedical Scientist
Bioenvironmental Engineer
Admissions Criteria
Two (2) CAPE (Units 1 and 2) or two
(2) GCE A-Levels subjects including
Mathematics and either Biology,
Chemistry or Physics, plus General
Paper or Caribbean Studies and
Communication Studies plus CXC

(CSECGeneral Proficiency/
GCE O-Level Chemistry and Physics
OR
Relevant NEC Technicians Diploma
OR
Relevant NETD/HNC/HND
Technicians Diploma OR
First Year B.Sc. Natural Science or
Engineering Degree
Or
Mature students bring a wealth of
experience with them that benefits
both them and their fellow students.
Moreover, such mature students come
from a wide range of backgrounds
with qualifications ranging from
conventional CAPE and/or A-level

qualifications to certificate courses and
on-the-job experience. The specific
entry requirements for this programme
are listed above. However, entry
requirements for mature applicants can
vary from one individual to another.
For the application review process,
the committee will seek the following
criteria:
Evidence of the students ability to
study at the required level
Evidence of relevant experience or
interest in relation to the subject
Additionally, mature students can be
directed to participate in foundation
courses that provide additional
background in a specific area of
deficiency, in order to provide the
student with the time and experience to
build the required academic base.
Or
Students with an undergraduate degree
in Biomedical Engineering, Natural
Science or Engineering can also
enrol for the M.Phil. research degree
with some coursework or the Ph.D.
programme under the supervision
of BME Faculty. Students must have
attained at least a 2:2 degree or a GPA
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of 3.0 and have a taken a good mix of
quantitative courses and courses in the
biological sciences. Students whose
bachelors degree was not in BME must
take coursework from Year 2-4 in the
B.A.Sc./M.Eng. curriculum.
Programme Credits
of 2.0
YEAR 2 COURSE SUMMARY
(FBME200B) Fundamentals of
Biomedical Engineering (4 credits)
The course presents the basic science
knowledge used by biomedical
engineers at a level accessible to
all students and illustrates the first
steps in applying the knowledge
to solve problems in human
medicine. Biomedical engineering
now encompasses a range of
fields of specialisation including
bioinstrumentation, bio-imaging,
biomechanics and bio-molecular
engineering. This introduction to
bioengineering assembles foundational
resources from molecular and cellular
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biology and physiology and relates

them to various sub-specialties of
biomedical engineering. This would be
further emphasised through examples
and profile of people in the field the
types of problems biomedical engineers
solve.
(DMAT210B) Differential Mathematics
(4 Credits)
This introductory course on differential
equations emphasises techniques of
solving ordinary differential equations,
the properties of the solutions of
these equations, and applications to
engineering and the sciences. The
topics to be covered include first order
equations, population growth, systems
of linear differential equations, partial
differential equations, plane autonomous
systems, stability, predator/prey, second
order linear differential equations, power
series/ Frobenius series solutions,
Fourier series, vibrating strings and
drums.
(MEPH220B) Medical Physics (4
Credits)
Topics cover the structure, function,
properties and physics of bone, muscle,
cardiovascular system and the nervous
system. Feedback and control system in
the body and homeostasis. Biomedical
potentials, electro-oculogram,
electrocardiogram, electromyogram,
electroencephalogram and magneto
cardiogram. The visual system and the
auditory system.
(INCH230B) Inorganic Chemistry (4
Credits)
Topics covers fundamental laws,
theories, principles, and nomenclature
of inorganic chemistry; properties
of the more common elements and
their compounds; theories of solution,
ionization, and equilibrium phenomena.
The physical chemistry component
includes the theory and applications of
thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and
transport properties with an emphasis
on the description of ideal/non-ideal
gases and solutions.
(ORBC240B) Organic Chemistry/
Biochemistry (4 Credits)
The structure and reactions of organic
compounds as it relates to modern
theories of bonding and reactivity with
the practical techniques associated
with the synthesis and identification of
organic compounds by both chemical
and instrumental methods. There is
also a review the concepts necessary
for a description of macromolecular
structure, biological regulatory
processes and chemical biodynamics.
The course also includes a study
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the fundamental chemical principles
necessary to describe the behaviour of
matter and biochemical concepts with
medical applications.
(SYPH210B) Systems Physiology I (4
Credits)
This course illustrates the fundamental
physiological processes and their
mechanism of action in human
and higher mammalian organisms.
Emphasis on the control and interaction
of physiological systems. Introduction to
the Cardiovascular System, Circulatory
System, Muscular System, Respiratory
System and Cell Physiology
(BMRW260B) BME In The Real World
I (1 Credit)
A series of weekly lectures would be
conducted to inform students about
careers in biomedical engineering
and to discuss technological, social,
ethical, legal, and economic issues
relevant to the profession. Topics
include academic careers in biomedical
engineering; biomedical engineering
in industry (large corporations to
sole entrepreneurship); health care
delivery; ethical issues; legal issues
(patenting, licensing, product liability);
standards and government regulations;
and economic issues in biomedical
engineering industry (start-up

companies, global businesses).
(BMRW261B) BME in the Real World
II (1 Credit)
Analysis of analogy and digital
biomedical signals. Fourier series
expansions; difference and differential
equations; convolutions. System
models: discrete-time and continuoustime linear time-invariant systems;
Laplace and Fourier Transforms.
Analysis of signals and systems using
computer programmes, e.g. MATLAB.
(BMSS270B) Biomedical Signals and
Systems (4 Credits)
A series of weekly lectures would be
conducted to inform students about
careers in biomedical engineering
and to discuss technological, social,
ethical, legal, and economic issues
relevant to the profession. Topics
include academic careers in biomedical
engineering; biomedical engineering
in industry (large corporations to
sole entrepreneurship); health care
delivery; ethical issues; legal issues
(patenting, licensing, product liability);
standards and government regulations;
and economic issues in biomedical
engineering industry (start-up
companies, global businesses).
(CMEN280B) Cell and Molecular

Fundamental understanding of
biochemistry and molecular biology.
Principles of experimental design,
analysis, and interpretation. Engineering
and design of measurement tools
for biochemistry and molecular
biology. Introductory bioethics.
Medical and economic ramifications
of biotechnology. Familiarity with
relevant engineering journals and
societies. Introduction to proteomics,
high-throughput screening. Ability to
solve quantitative problems related to
biochemistry and molecular biology.
(BMDE290B) BME Design (4 Credits)
Design strategies, techniques, tools,
and protocols commonly encountered in
biomedical engineering; actual clinical
experience, industrial design experience
in group projects with local biomedical
companies; ethics, economic analysis,
marketing, and regulatory body product
approval.
(SYPH211B) Systems Physiology II
(4 Credits)
The principles underlying strategies for
employing selected cells, biomaterial
scaffolds, soluble regulators or their
genes, and mechanical loading and
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culture conditions, for the regeneration
of tissues and organs in vitro and in
vivo are addressed. Differentiated cell
types and stem cells are compared
and contrasted for this application, as
are natural and synthetic scaffolds.
Methodology for the preparation of
cells and scaffolds in practice is
described. The rationale for employing
selected growth factors is covered
and the techniques for incorporating
their genes into the scaffolds are
examined. Discussion also addresses
the influence of environmental factors
including mechanical loading and
culture conditions (e.g., static versus
dynamic). Methods for fabricating
tissue-engineered products and devices
for implantation are taught. Examples of
tissue engineering-based procedures
currently employed clinically are
analyzed as case studies.
This course illustrates the fundamental
physiological processes and their
mechanism of action in human
and higher mammalian organisms.
Emphasis on the control and interaction
of physiological systems. Introduction
to the Renal System, Digestive System,
Nervous System and Endocrine System
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(MEIM310B) Medical Imaging (4
Credits)
Introduction to the physical principles
of ultrasound, magnetic resonance,
computed tomography and X-ray
projection imaging. Focus on the
methods of detection, segmentation,
registration and visualization of both
2D and 3D image and their application
in diagnostics, 6therapeutics and
interventions. Awareness of how image
analysis techniques are tailored to
medical images.
(TIEN320B) Tissue Engineering (4
Credits)
The principles underlying strategies for
employing selected cells, biomaterial
scaffolds, soluble regulators or their
genes, and mechanical loading and
culture conditions, for the regeneration
of tissues and organs in vitro and in
vivo are addressed. Differentiated cell
types and stem cells are compared
and contrasted for this application, as
are natural and synthetic scaffolds.
Methodology for the preparation of
cells and scaffolds in practice is
described. The rationale for employing
selected growth factors is covered
and the techniques for incorporating
their genes into the scaffolds are

examined. Discussion also addresses
the influence of environmental factors
including mechanical loading and
culture conditions (e.g., static versus
dynamic). Methods for fabricating
tissue-engineered products and devices
for implantation are taught. Examples of
tissue engineering-based procedures
currently employed clinically are
analyzed as case studies
(BMEC330B) BME Computation (4
Credits)
This course covers the analytical,
graphical, and numerical methods
supporting the analysis and design of
integrated biological systems. Topics
include modularity and abstraction
in biological systems, mathematical
encoding of detailed physical problems,
numerical methods for solving the
dynamics of continuous and discrete
chemical systems, statistics and
probability in dynamic systems, applied
local and global optimization, simple
feedback and control analysis, statistics
and probability in pattern recognition
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Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(PKPD340B) Pharmacokinetics,,P
harmacodynamics and Transport
Phenomena (4 Credits)
This course covers the chemical and
biological analysis of the metabolism
and distribution of drugs, toxins and
chemicals in animals and humans,
and the mechanism by which they
cause therapeutic and toxic responses.
Metabolism and toxicity as a basis for
drug development. The fundamentals
of heat and mass transfer; similarities
in the respective rate equations.
Applications to biological mass
transport at cellular and systems level.
Methods and instruments used to study
mass transfer processes, including
microcirculation.
(BMEL350B) BME Lab 1 - Biomedical
Instrumentation (4 Credits)
Provides an environment where
students develop familiarity with
the design, development and use of
biomedical instrumentation for clinical
measurement and biomedical research.
The course will focus strongly on
instrumentation and software design and
usage in relation to established local
and international standards for safety,
performance and quality control. This
laboratory course will equip students
with the knowledge required to function
as a biomedical instrumentation
engineer. This course will cover key
concepts and issues, including the
principles and operation of biopotential
electrodes and biomedical sensors;
safety and performance standards for
medical instrumentation; biomedical
signal processing; bioimaging
technologies; image processing,
dialysis and medical imaging.
(BMEL351B) BME Lab 2 - Biological
Engineering Fundamentals (4 Credits)
Introduces analytical techniques at the
biochemical and molecular level in a
quantitative engineering perspective.
Through experiments students will learn
the importance of key bio-analytical
techniques and emerging technologies
used in investigative analysis of
biological systems. Students will
examine the use of these techniques
in the design, development, and
synthesis of new medical products and
in development of solutions to emerging
biomedical problems.
(DIEL360B) Digital Electronics (4
Credits)
Components and Devices: Basic
theory and application of electronic
and opto-electronic components
such as zener diodes, SCR, LED, LDs,
optical receivers, optical fibre. Digital

electronics: Comparisons of analogue
and digital systems, Boolean algebra,
basic logic functions NOT, AND, OR
Duality. Computational rules of logic
algebra. Generalized logical system,
inputs and outputs, variables NAND,
NOR, EXCLUSIVE, OR Combinational
logical systems. Simplification of
logical equations. KV tables up to four
variables. Number system, codes,
coding. Introduction to sequential
systems.
(SLSS351B) Biomechanics (4
Credits)
This course develops and applies
scaling laws and the methods of
continuum mechanics to biomechanical
phenomena over a range of length
scales. Topics include structure of
tissues and the molecular basis for
macroscopic properties; chemical
and electrical effects on mechanical
behaviour; cell mechanics, motility and
adhesion; biomembranes; biomolecular
mechanics and molecular motors.
The class also examines experimental
methods for probing structures at the
tissue, cellular, and molecular levels.
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Engineering
Programmes
(DMDI380B) Design of Medical
Devices and Implants (4 Credits)
This design course targets the
solution of clinical problems by use of
implants and other medical devices.
Topics include the systematic use
of cell-matrix control volumes; the
role of stress analysis in the design
process; anatomic fit, shape and size
of implants; selection of biomaterials;
instrumentation for surgical implantation
procedures; preclinical testing for safety
and efficacy, including risk/benefit
ratio assessment evaluation of clinical
performance and design of clinical
trials. Student project materials are
drawn from orthopaedic devices, soft
tissue implants, artificial organs, and
dental implants.
(BIMA390B) Biomaterials (4 credits)
principles of materials science and
cell biology underlying the design of
medical implants, artificial organs,
and matrices for tissue engineering.
Topics include methods for biomaterials
surface characterization and analysis
of protein adsorption on biomaterials.
Molecular and cellular interactions
with biomaterials are analyzed in terms
of unit cell processes, such as matrix
synthesis, degradation, and contraction.
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It also covers mechanisms underlying

wound healing and tissue remodelling
following implantation in various
organs. Other areas include tissue and
organ regeneration; design of implants
and prostheses based on control
of biomaterials-tissue interactions;
comparative analysis of intact,
biodegradable, and bioreplaceable
implants by reference to case studies.
Also addressed are criteria for
restoration of physiological function for
tissues and organs.
(QUPH410M) Quantitative Physiology
(4 Credits)
Demonstration of the use of engineering
analysis and synthesis in problems
in the life sciences and medicine;
focus on modelling of molecular
physiological processes and design
of artificial organs. Lectures illustrate
how engineering analysis can be
used to understand physiological
processes. Additional topics include
pharmacokinetics; heat and mass
transfer in physiological systems,
haemodialysis, drug delivery, and tissue
engineering.
(SYBE420M) System Bioengineering

(4 Credits)
Lectures provide an overview of tissue
structure and function, followed by
a review of biomaterials (collagen)
and cell-biomaterial interactions.
Subsequent lectures will cover
fundamentals of stem cell biology, and
discuss in depth, applications of tissue
engineering to specialized tissues
and organs, including skin; muscular
skeletal system (bone, cartilage, tendon,
and ligament); cardiovascular system
(vascular grafts, blood substitutions,
cardiac patch, and heart valve); nervous
system (peripheral and central nervous
systems); liver; pancreas, and kidney.
(BIIN430M) Bioinformatics (4 Credits)
The courses in Bioinformatics aim to
provide the students
The concepts of computer science
that relate to problems in biological
sciences
Commercial and academic
perspectives on Bioinformatics
The impact of Bioinformatics on the
methodologies used in biological
sciences
The influence that biological
sciences have on computing
science
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These courses are relevant to a
wide range of industries that involve
knowledge of the networks and
databases in Bioinformatics and the use
and development of computer software
for the analysis of biological data, drug
designing, target-identification etc
(TBME450M) Topics in BME (4
Credits)
Oral presentations and written reports
by students analyzing papers from
scientific journals on topics of interest
in biomedical engineering, including
discussions and advanced seminars
from faculty on selected subjects.
(DEBE460M) Design of Biomedical
Electronics (4 Credits)
Analogy and digital circuits in
bioinstrumentation. AC and DC circuit
analysis, design and construction of
filter and amplifiers using operational
amplifier, digitization of signal and data
acquisition, bioelectric signal, design
and construction of ECG instrument,
bioelectric signal measurement and
analysis.
(BMIT470M) Biomedical Information
Technology (4 Credits)
TBD by Faculty
(BMPR440M) Research Project I

(4 Credits)
TBD by Faculty
(BMPR480M) Research Project II
(4 Credits)
This course teaches the design of
contemporary information systems
for biological and medical data.
Examples are chosen from biology and
medicine to illustrate complete life
cycle information systems, beginning
with data acquisition, following to
data storage and finally to retrieval
and analysis. Design of appropriate
databases, client-server strategies,
data interchanges protocols and
computational modelling architectures.
Students are expected to have some
familiarity with scientific application
software and a basic understanding of
at least one contemporary programming
language (e.g. C, C++, Java, Lisp,
Perl, and Python). A major term
project is required of all students. This
subject is open to motivated seniors
having a strong interest in biomedical
engineering and information system
design with the ability to carry out a
significant independent project.
BASc./ M.Eng In
PROCESS
ENGINEERING
A Process Engineer is concerned
with the processes of change or
transformation which convert raw
materials into useful products. Their
special contribution is in the planning,
design, control and management of
inter-related processing systems to
achieve safe, efficient and economic
operations. This will often involve
integrating the skills of other scientific
and engineering disciplines.
The Process Engineer must therefore
understand how and why a particular
process works, be able to design
process plant, coordinate its installation
as well as operate the process to ensure
profitable production. The fundamental
working tools of a Process Engineer
are the basic laws of Chemistry
and Physics, a logical approach, an
aptitude for the practical application of
mathematics and the use of complex
computer software.
Process Engineering is a well
discipline worldwide with many
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thousands of products being produced
from a wide variety of raw materials
sources and representing billions of
dollars worth of output. A convenient
socially instructive categorization of
areas where Process Engineering is
important is as follows:
Agriculture/Food Fertilizers,
Pesticides, Food Processing,
Beverages, Packaging
Shelter Construction Materials,
Paints/Coatings, Floor coverings,
Furnishings
Clothing Cloth, Dyes, Leather
Energy Traditional and alternative
energy source utilisation
Health/Hygiene Pharmaceuticals,
Soaps/Detergents, Personal Care
Products
Transport Fuels/Lubricants,
Materials for transportation devices
Leisure Sports Goods, Materials
for Leisure devices
The products are made by processes
that change the chemical, biochemical
and physical state of substances.
Process Engineers need to understand
how such transformations happen at
both the molecular and the industrial
scale. They need to know how the
transformations can be achieved
economically, safely, and in an
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environmentally-friendly manner.
There are many different types of work
associated with the processes and
production operations associated with
these activities where Process Engineers
are involved:
Basic and applied research
Plant and equipment design
fabrication and construction
Plant operation, supervision and
maintenance
Process improvement, i.e.
increasing throughput, improving
product quality
Technical sales and market
development
The graduate Process Engineer will be
equipped with the necessary knowledge
and skills to undertake research in the
in the emerging and rapidly evolving
technologies, such as materials
for artificial hearts, biodegradable
polymers, reducing carbon dioxide
emissions, carbon dioxide sequestration
or finding alternative uses for carbon
dioxide, obtaining medicines from
biological organisms etc. Process
Engineers are key players in meeting
the demand from consumers for more
sophisticated products at affordable
prices. They are key players in

developing green processes and in
performing environmental clean-up
operations. They are key players in
achieving sustainable development.
Potential Careers
Trinidad and Tobago has a well
developed Process Industry Sector
comprising:
Petroleum Industry
Oil and Gas Production; Petroleum
Refining; Petrochemicals
Ammonia/Urea, Methanol
Metals Production
DRI and Steel Manufacture;
Aluminium Manufacture in hand
Minerals Industry
Cement Manufacture; Glass Bottle
production; Clay and Concrete
Products
Food and Beverage Production
Rum and Beer; Soft Drinks;
Packaging; Jams/Sauces etc.
Chlor Alkali Chlorine/bleach/
cleaning products
Personal Care Products
Water and Sanitation Industries
The programmes prepare graduating
above areas. The graduates will be
expected to take leadership roles in
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these industries and in the engineering
profession and to make a significant
contribution to design and research in
the specific areas.
Admission Criteria
undergraduate B.A.Sc. programmes and
require one of the following:
Examinations (CAPE) Levels 1
and 2 or GCE A-Levels in the
following subjects: mathematics and
chemistry with at least a grade III or
C in each subject.
Relevant NETD Technicians
Diploma with a minimum GPA of
2.7.
Programme Credits
of 2.0
Course Descriptors
and normal lines.

(CCCP101B) PROG110B Computer
Programming (3 credits)
Course Content: This course deals
with the fundamental elements
of programming in the C/C++
environment. The basic principles of
software engineering including structure
decomposition, documentation, testing
and debugging are discussed. Basic
program elements such as variable
looping), subroutines and functions
are discussed. MATLAB is also
introduced for the purpose of solving
some intricate engineering problems.
constructs.
(CCCO101B) COMM110B
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operationalized in collaborative projects
(CCVG101B) VEGR110B Visualization
Visualization of products or processes.
engineering. Visualization is therefore
aspects of visualization. Imagine trying
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on how to visualize objects and
them. After visualization, it is through
of visualization, not only solids have
This basic course on Visualization and
1. Visualization as a language to
sketch pad.
planes.
Sketching is a very useful and effective
technique to quickly visualize and
communicate ideas. Therefore, learning
to sketch is of paramount importance
in engineering. Sketching is the
culmination of the process of thinking
be it ideas of an existing or non existing
object and record it on tracing pad or
sketch pad or even a computer screen
and use for communicating with others
and documentation. Minimal tools
required are: pencil and eraser. Many
low cost software follow techniques
similar to hand sketching for conveying
ideas.
Students will learn the underlying
principles and concepts of free hand
sketching and practice the popular
techniques of visualization to project a
3D object on 2D, namely: Perspective,
Isometric pictorial, Oblique pictorial,
and Multi view Orthographic projection.
Standard conventions and practices
will be followed for drawing sketches,
to enable interpretation by engineers
anywhere. To ensure that notes on the
sketch have clarity, use of a standard
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lettering is necessary and single
stroke Gothic style will be followed. To
indicate sizes, the students will learn to
dimension Orthographic Multi views.
Sketches are used in industry to design,

to manufacture, to repair, to sell, to
advertise, to install and even to maintain
the product.
(CCES101B) ENGS110B Engineering

Seminars (1 credit)
topics in engineering programmes
offered at the University of Trinidad
& Tobago at the B.A.Sc. level. These
engineering programmes include:
1. Biomedical Engineering
2. Civil and Construction Systems
3. Information and Communication
Technology
4. Manufacturing
5. Petroleum
6. Process
7. Utilities
Interior details which are not easily

represented using hidden lines are
visualized through the process of
sectioning the object by passing
imaginary cutting plane through the
object to reveal its interior features.

linear algebra..
Apart from visualization of objects,

representation of spatial relationship
between points, lines and planes and
their visualization on 2-D will also be
dealt.

Sketching and graphical techniques

help in the interpretation of the visual
process, since the mind uses several
visualization techniques in concert, to
interpret the world around us.
Visualization and Engineering graphics

is therefore a complete language used
for Communicating and to accurately
visualize objects quickly.

systems elements and a generalized
methodology for analyzing, simulating
transient analysis.
(CCTD101B) THRM110B Engineering
Thermodynamics 1(3 credits)
cycles
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((PTRE214B) LWDP110B Laboratory
& Workshop Project (3 credits)
workshop and practice safety, giving
PREREQUISITES:- VEGR110B Engineering Design
(CCPD101B) PDWK110B
(2 credits)
experience how engineers conceptualize
A great many problems that arise in
science, technology, and engineering
involves rate of change. Since a
derivative denotes a rate of change,
equations that contain derivatives are of
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considerable importance in nearly all

areas of application. These equations
are called differential equations.
PREREQUISITES: MATH110B;
MATH111B
communities.
(2 credits)
Life science is an introductory survey
course that covers the concepts and
eukaryotic cells. The course starts from
the basic Chemicals of Life such as
water and carbon atoms to synthesis
of proteins, to networks of metabolic
pathways, and organelles that provide
internal structure in a cell. The role
of genetics in providing supervisory
regulation and diversity for evolution is
outlined. The areas of study covered
will give the student a foundation
needed in related fields of microbiology
and bioprocess engineering.
(PEFL210B) FMEC210B Fluid

Students taking this course will
be provided with a firm theoretical
foundation of fluid dynamics. The
following areas will be covered:
Hydrostatics and hydraulics; Newtonian
and non-Newtonian fluids; laws of
conservation; Bernoullis equation;
temperature, pressure and flow
measurement devices.
There are no prerequisites required
for this course although students are
expected to have a background in
Engineering Mathematics. Students
without this background should ensure
that they have access to an appropriate
text that provides a foundation in
calculus, in order to handle the
mathematical requirements of the
course.
The course is organized to encourage
critical thinking, problem solving and
group work. As such students will be
required to work on a number of projects
both individually and in small groups.
These projects are designed to actively
engage the student in the learning
process. Students are also assigned
weekly readings, which will form the
basis of class discussions.
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Engineering
Programmes
Fluid Mechanics is one of the
fundamental building blocks of any
engineering discipline. Civil engineers
need to know the forces applied to
dams; mechanical engineers need to
how much stress is applied to turbine
blades by combustion gases in order
to make sure that the blades do not fail
during operation; chemical, process
and manufacturing engineers to have
a thorough understanding of the basic
principles of fluid dynamics.
(UEMG222B) TRAN210B Heat and
Mass Transfer 1 (3 credits)
foundation in heat and mass transfer.
Students will be exposed to: steady and
transient conduction, mass diffusion,
radiation, convective transport of heat in
both laminar and turbulent flows, heat
exchanger analysis. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of a physical
understanding of the underlying
phenomena and upon the ability to
solve real heat transfer problems of
engineering significance.
There are no prerequisites required
for this course although students are
expected to have a background in
Engineering Mathematics. Students
without this background should ensure

that they have access to an appropriate
text that provides a foundation in
calculus, in order to handle the
mathematical requirements of the
course.
Heat Transfer I is one of the fundamental
building blocks of any engineering
discipline. Civil engineers need to
know how heat affects construction
materials; mechanical engineers need
to heat transfer fundamentals in order
to properly design heat exchangers;
biomedical engineers are interested
in how medications diffuse through
the body and aerospace engineers
need to know thermal stresses affect
the structural integrity of aircrafts. It
is also vital for chemical, process and
manufacturing engineers to have a
thorough understanding of the basic
principles of heat transfer.
(PEPY210B) PRAN210B Process

Students will be able to perform mass
and energy balances on processes
involving multiple units including
reactors and separators with recycle and
bypass.
PREREQUISITES:- THRM110B
(PEPC210B) PRCH210B Process
and skill in different types of chemistry
processes in industry
(PECU210B) CALC210B Calculus for
Process Engineering (3 credits)
Partial derivatives involve finding the
derivatives of functions involving two(or
more) variables with respect to one
of the independent variable, while the
other is held constant Mathematical
formulations of problems involving two
or more independent variables lead to
partial differential equations. As one
might expect, the introduction of more
independent variables makes the subject
of partial differential equations more
complicated than ordinary differential
equations. Most of the phenomena
that arise in mathematical physics and
engineering fields can be describes
by partial differential equations. Some
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examples are heat flow, reactor design,
fluid dynamics and process control.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH 110B
Engineering Mathematics I
Statistics is the science of collecting,
organizing, presenting, analyzing, and
interpreting data to assist in making
more effective decisions. Anyone,
regardless of their line of work, needs
to be able to read charts and graphs
and understand the discussion of the
numerical information - since they
affect our daily lives. Also, knowledge
of statistical methods will help you
understand why decisions are made
and give you a better understanding of
how they affect you. Topics covered
include: Organisation of data; Numerical
descriptive measures; Probability;
Discrete random variables and their
probability distribution; Continuous
random variables and their probability
distribution; Sampling methods and the
central limit theorem; Estimation and
confidence intervals; One-sample and
two-sample tests of hypothesis; Linear
regression and correlation analysis;
Statistical quality control; Goodness of
fit.
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(CVHE301B) TRAN310B Heat and

Mass Transfer II (3 credits)
The objective of this course is to give
students a firm theoretical foundation
in the more complex aspects of heat
and mass transfer. Students will be
exposed to: unsteady conduction, two
dimensional conduction, natural/free
convection, boiling and condensation,
multiphase heat transfer, heat exchanger
design, heat exchanger network
analysis, unsteady mass transfer.
There is one prerequisite required
for this course, TRAN210B Heat
and Mass Transfer 1. The course is
organized to encourage critical thinking,
problem solving and group work.
As such students will be required to
work on a number of projects both
individually and in small groups. These
projects are designed to actively engage
the student in the learning process.
Students are also assigned weekly
readings, which will form the basis of
class discussions.
Heat transfer is one of the fundamental
building blocks of the process
engineering discipline.
PREREQUISITES:- TRAN 210B Heat
and Mass Transfer I
(PEBP220B) BIOP210B Bioprocess

Engineering 1 (3 credits)
First course in bioprocess engineering
that provides an overview of the industry
and its special characteristics. The
primary focus areas are in modeling
and analysis of various bioreactors.
The importance and relationships
of bioreactor engineering design
parameters such as pH, temperature,
substrate concentration, etc. are
discussed and tested using simulated
bioprocesses.
PREREQUISITES:- LIFE110B Life
Sciences; PRAN210B Process
Analysis
(PERA220B) REEN210B Reaction
This course covers the fundamentals of
chemical reaction engineering.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH210B Engineering Mathematics III and
PRAN210B Process Analysis
(PENA220B) NUMT210B Numerical
Techniques (3 credits)
Numerical solution of ODEs and PDEs
is useful for solving a variety of transient
and multi-dimensional problems.
PREREQUISITES:- CALC210B
Calculus for Process Engineering
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Engineering
Programmes
(PETD310B) THRM210B Engineering
Thermodynamics is an integral part of
any study in Chemical Engineering. It
helps us to understand the behavior
of mixtures under different physical
conditions. This course deals mainly
with the behavior of pure substances.
(PUEO310B) UPOS210B Unit
Operations 1 (3 credits)
Separation processes are the foundation
of chemical processing industries.
The objectives of this course are
twofold: to understand the fundamental
principles of separation processes such
as distillation, absorption and solvent
extraction, and to develop the students
ability to apply fundamental principles
to the solution of specific separation
problems.
(PEFL310B) DYNA310B Fluid
Dynamics (3 credits)
foundation of fluid dynamics. The
following areas will be covered:
hydrodynamics; Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluids; laminar and turbulent
flows; boundary layers; flow through
pipes, conduits, channels, valves,

fittings; pump curves; introduction
to Computational Fluid Dynamics;
potential flow; dimensional analysis;
introduction to multiphase flow effects;
pneumatic systems; compressed air
systems.
FMEC210B is a prerequisite for
this course. Although engineering
mathematics is not a prerequisite
for this course, students without this
background should ensure that they
have access to an appropriate text
that provides a foundation in calculus,
in order to handle the mathematical
requirements of the course.
Fluid Dynamics is one of the
fundamental building blocks of any
engineering discipline. Civil engineers
need to know the forces applied to
skyscrapers by wind; mechanical
engineers need to how much stress is

applied to turbine blades by combustion
gases in order to make sure that the
blades do not fail during operation;
biomedical engineers are interested in
how much stress is applied to the artery
walls as the heart pumps blood through
the body and aerospace engineers need
to know the drag generated by the wings
of an aircraft. It is also vital for chemical,
process and manufacturing engineers
to have a thorough understanding of the
basic principles of fluid dynamics.
PREREQUISITES:- FMEC 210B Fluid
Mechanics
(CCPM220B) PMGT210B Project
Project Management is the
application of knowledge, skills,
tools and techniques to meet project
requirements. It plays a significant
role in maintaining project timeframes,
working within budget and managing
human resources.
(CCQA310B) QHSE310B Quality
Assurance and HSE Engineering (3
credits)
The Quality assurance part of the course
is offered consistent with the standards
recommended by the American Society
for Quality Control. Introductory
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material includes techniques of
measurements for dimensions,
pressures, temperatures and other
manufacturing process variables. The
design and use of automated measuring
and test equipment will be discussed
and methods for establishing controls
for preparation and use of inspection
gauging will also be identified. For
the statistical methods of Quality
Improvement, we examine statistical
methods and their applications in
industry, including the use of statistical
logic and methods to aid in the solution
of quality, production and engineering
type problems. The HSE part of the
course addresses relationships between
technology-related problems and
laws applicable to work environments
including the Occupational Safety
and Health Act, and organizational
compliance. Problems related to
occupational health and safety,
collective bargaining as a mechanism
for altering technology in the
workplace, job alienation, productivity,
and the organization of work are
also addressed. An examination of
contemporary environmental problems
from the perspective of ethics or moral
philosophy. An analysis of the ethical
presuppositions and value principles
underlying environmental policy. The
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study of ethical theories and their

application to the environmental crisis.
(PEMB310B) MSEP310B Membrane
Separation (3 credits)
This course gives an introduction into
Membrane science and technology.
It provides an in-depth knowledge of
the separation process, membrane
separation, as well as the various types
of membrane separation processes and
their range of applications.
(PECY320B) CATP310B Catalytic
Processes (3 credits)
This course will explore catalysts, how
they are used in industrial processes,
and the relevant calculations. To do
so, we will survey: catalyst nature and
structure, adsorption and diffusion
applications, deactivation and
regeneration, kinetics of gas-solids
reactant systems, and reactor designs
for solid catalytic systems.
PREREQUISITES:- REEN210B
Reaction Engineering
(PECG320B) CTRL310B Process
Control (3 credits)
A first control course that discusses
how to perturb a system, use that
knowledge to provide appropriate
feedback to regulate the system, and
how to then prepare for disturbances be

it sensor noise or load disturbances e.g.
changes in feedstock. Special focus on
Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)
controllers and their tuning especially
using Internal Model Based approaches.
Learn how to use Matlab and Simulink
to simulate process models, to use
linear algebra, and classical control
algorithms for analysis and controller
design.
PREREQUISITES:- MATH210B,
PRAN210B
(CCBE210B) BSPR210B
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and exercises.
(PEPG320B) PDEE310B Engineering
Economics and Financial Principles
(3 credits)
Economics is concerned with decision
making relating to design, production,
distribution, and consumption of goods
and services. Engineering economics is
a specialty of economics that focuses
on engineering projects, and presumes
some technical knowledge on the part of
the decision maker.
Finance can be described as the art
and science of managing money. It is
concerned with the process, institutions,
markets and instruments involved
in the transfer of money among and
between individuals, businesses and
governments.
(PEUO320B) UOPS310B Unit

Operations II (3 credits)
of chemical processing industries. The
objective of this course is to build on
the fundamental separation principles
taught in UOPS210B. This course will
cover multi-component distillation and
the design, including short cut design
methods, of distillation columns.
Multi-component absorption, design of
absorption towers using mass transfer
coefficients and transfer units will also
be covered. The students will finally
be introduced to drying and drying
equipment.
PREREQUISITES:- UOPS210B Unit
Operations I
(PEEQ320B) SIMU310B Equipment
Design and Simulation (3 credits)
The principles covered in this course
are essential to the Process Engineering
Design Project. It will cover the
principles of pressure vessel design
and materials of construction. The
students will also learn use of a process
simulation tool namely, Aspens HYSYS
to assist with material and energy
balances and equipment design. This
course is initially highly interactive with
computer-based laboratory sessions
followed by theory based lectures on
design.
PREREQUISITES:- UOPS210B Unit
Operations II
(PROJ316B) Process Engineering
Design Project (3 credits)
process engineering system to meet
specific needs.
PREREQUISITES:- THRM210B,
UOPS210B, REEN210B, TRAN310B,
DYNA310B, PDEE310B, UOPS310B
(PEUO410M) UOPS410B Unit
Operations III (3 credits)
of chemical processing industries.
This course covers unit operations
that involve solids. Students will be
introduced to the properties of particles,
fluid-particle contacting (settling,
entrainment), packed bed behavior and
fluidized beds. This course also covers
the principles of adsorption and its use
in industry.
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(CCRM410M) RMAL410B Research
Methods and Analysis (3 credits)
An introduction to research
methodology and analysis. Various
methods of investigation. A structured
approach to research.
(PEBP410M) BIOP410B Bioprocess
Engineering II (3 credits)
This course continues topics covered
in Bioprocess Engineering I, but in
more depth and discerning differences
between bioprocesses such as microbial
fermentation versus mammalian cell
culture and final products such as
therapeutic proteins versus metabolite
production. Engineering topics will
focus more on production and scale
up issues especially covering areas of
bioseparations (filtration, centrifugation,
chromatography) and quality control
techniques used in Process Analytic
Technologies (PAT) and Six Sigma.
Students will run group fermentation
labs throughout the course.
PREREQUISITES:- BIOP210B
Bioprocess Engineering I
(PECG410M) CTRL411B Advanced
Process Control (3 credits)
A second control class that builds
upon the first control class, CTRL310B,
Process Modeling for Control. Where
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Process Modeling for Control had major

focus areas in both simulation using
Matlab and Simulink coupled with PID
controller tuning, this course looks
solely at process control in more depth.
The course begins where CTRL310B
finished with PID controller tuning but
with additional enhancements such as
anti-reset windup, static decoupling,
and gain scheduling. Robustness
is considered again but with more
mathematical emphasis using frequency
analysis. Classical control concepts
of controllability and observability are
introduced.
PREREQUISITES:- CTRL310B Process Control
(PENG410M) GASP410B Natural
Gas Processing (3 credits)
It is not an understatement to say that
Trinidad and Tobago is highly reliant
on natural gas and its associated
industries. This course will review
natural gas basics along with common
natural gas processing and conversion
technologies.
PREREQUISITES:- THRM210B Engineering Thermodynamics II
(PEPJ410M) RPRJ410B Research

Project I (3 credits)
specific needs
This course covers research and
design methods and is structured
in a Project Based Learning format.
specific needs or they will research a
significant process engineering problem
to provide a reasonable solution. The
team will conduct research and design
under the supervision of a faculty
member and submit a written report in
the end.
REEN210B, TRAN310B, DYNA310B,
UOPS310B
Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
(PEPY420M) OPTM410B Process
Analysis and Optimization (3 credits)
Operations Research is a scientific
approach to decision making that
involves the operations of organizational
systems. It is concerned with optimal
decision making in, and modeling
of, deterministic and probabilistic
systems that originate from real life. It
is characterized largely by the need to
allocate limited resources.
PREREQUIAITES:- TRAN310B and
PDEE310B.
(PETH420M) THRM410B Advanced
Thermodynamics (3 credits)
Thermodynamics is an integral part of
any study in Chemical Engineering. It
helps us to understand the behavior
of mixtures under different physical
conditions. This course deals mainly
with the behavior of mixtures.
Engineering Thermodynamics II
(CCCN410M) CTLN410B Contract
Law and Negotiation (3 credits)
This course deals with the law and
regulations governing business
and contract law and how it affects
all industries and every type of
commercial agreement; from entering
into a contract, to validity of purchase
conditions. This course combines

up-to-date commercial law with
practical methods of translating this law
into documentation. It identifies and
analyses the different types of contract
and how they are affected by the various
statutes, ensuring that students grasp
the impact of current legislation and
case law.
This course is designed to offer
a comprehensive and practical
introduction to business contract
law for non-lawyers. Topics include
Effective contract negotiation; Offer
and acceptance; Tools, techniques and
terminology when creating a formal
contract; Getting to grips with how the
law changes what you thought you had
agreed to; Understanding and effective
drafting payment obligations; Including
constructive performance obligations;
Implications of law and regulations for
international agreements; When things
go wrong - Limit contractual risk for
your organization; Making defenses
to breach of contract; Termination
Understanding how and when contracts
end; Successfully resolving contractual
disputes.
(PEEV420M) ENVR410B Introduction

to Environmental Management (3
credits)
Introduction to water pollution, air
pollution, hazardous and solid wastes,
and their control. Classification of
pollutants. Emission standards.
Dispersion. Identification and
quantification of emissions. Air pollution
control techniques for both vapours
and particles. Waste water treatment
and disposal. Environmental impact
statements and global pollution issues.
PREREQUISITES:- BIOP210B,
DYNA310B
(PEPJ420M) RPRJ411B Research
Project II (3 credits)
specific needs. This course covers
research and design methods and is
structured in a Project Based Learning
format. Applying previously acquired
theoretical and experimental knowledge
and skills from mathematics, basic
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Bachelor of Applied
Science/ Master of
Engineering
Programmes
specific needs or they will research a
significant process engineering problem
to provide a reasonable solution. The
team will conduct research and design
under the supervision of a faculty
member and submit a written report in
the end which could contain the report
from RPRJ410B.
REEN210B, TRAN310B, DYNA310B,
UOPS310B
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Masters
Programmes
Masters
Programmes
Executive
Masters in Sport
Management
The Executive Masters in Sport
Management (EMSM) is a two-year
programme designed to meet the needs
of professionals seeking to advance their
knowledge and skills in the management
of sport and recreation. This degree
will create an avenue for graduates to
pursue advanced level coursework, and
to enhance their capacity to function
in the expansive field of management,
administration and leadership in
sport, recreation, health and allied
fields. It focuses on the management
processes of planning, organizing,
directing, leading, budgeting, and the
management of facilities, supplies and
equipment, risk and insurance, and
human resources.
Opportunities
Graduates of The Executive Masters
in Sport Management (EMSM) will be
able to assume a variety of positions
associated with the management of
sport, recreation, fitness, and exercise.
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The programme prepares graduating

students to be employed as:
Managers
Administrators
Entrepreneurs
Researchers
Consultants
Admissions Criteria
These qualifications are in accordance
with UTT Academic Regulations,
Policies and Procedures for Post
Graduate Programmes Section 3.9.
Entry to the EMSM programme
will normally require the following


to posses the critical elements of the
stipulated qualification and would
if qualifications and educational or
programme.
Students may be accepted from a

variety of backgrounds including, but
Persons holding a Bachelors degree not limited to, Sport Management,
from an approved university with a Business Management or Physical
B+ average or Upper Second Class Education. Preference will be given to
those students who demonstrate active
honors or an equivalent GPA.
Persons holding a Bachelors degree interest, or participation, in sports.
with a lower than B+ average but
Programme Credits
with compensating experience and/
or qualifications.
Persons with other qualifications requires successful completion of 36
and experience deemed suitable by credits with a minimum cumulative GPA
the Board for Post Graduate Studies, of 2.0.
Research and Development.
Preference will be given to persons
involved, or interested, in Sport
Management.
Masters
Programmes
Programme Overview
Credit
Executive Masters In Sport Management
hours
Section A: Masters Core Courses (9 Credits)
Course
Code
New Code
3.0
Graduate Seminar
GRSM510M! SLFN501G!
3.0
Advanced Research Methods
SRAS510M
3.0
Advanced Programme Management
ADSM510M SLFN503G
9.0
Sub-total
SLFN502G
Section B: Sport Management Courses (21 Credits)

3.0
Sport Facilities and Event Management
SFEM510M
SLSM531G
3.0
Field Experience in Sport Management
MNTI510M
SLSM532G
3.0
Sport Business Leadership
SPBL510M
SLSM533G
3.0
Sports Marketing
SPMK510M SLSM534G
3.0
SLSM535G
3.0
Economics and Financial Management in EFMS510M

Sport
Sport Communication and Public Relations
3.0
Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
SLSM542G
(3.0)
Independent Study in Sport Management

(Elective)
Sub-total
SLSM546G
21.0
SLSM536G
Section C: Research Course (6 credits)

6.0
6.0
Thesis in Sport Management, or

Project in Sport Management, or
Internship in Sport Management
Sub-total
36.00
TOTAL
THSS610M
MNTI610M
SLSM567G
SLSM568G
SLSM569G
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(SLFN501G) GRSM510M Graduate
Seminar (3 Credits)
The purpose of this seminar is to
provide students with an overview
of the knowledge and skills required
for the graduate programme. They
will be introduced to research
methodologies and learn to prepare
and present presentations and posters
at conferences. They will additionally
learn to write papers for publication and
to critique professional work. Students
will also receive instruction regarding
scholarship application and research
funding.
(SLFN502G) SRAS510M Advanced
Research Methods (3 Credits)
basic aspects of reading, evaluating,
and writing research. It will present
the principles underlying statistical
analysis and introduce students to both
quantitative and qualitative aspects
of research. Additionally, issues of
problem selection, literature review,
instrumentation, methodology, and the
presentation of research findings in
sport, physical activity, and sport for
development will be covered.
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(SLFN503G) ADSM510M Advanced

Programme Management (3 Credits)
This course presents management
as a multidisciplinary field in
which principles and practices of
management are integrated with sport,
recreation, fitness and exercise, and
development. It is designed to equip
to plan, organize, implement, and
direct in such areas as professional
sport organisations, university sport
operations, national sport federations,
governance associations, the fitness and
exercise industry, recreational sport,
sport coaching, marketing, youth sport
organisations, sporting goods industry,
and community development.
(SLSM531G) SFEM510M Sport
Facilities and Event Management (3
Credits)
This course studies the principles,
guidelines, and recommendations for
planning, funding, construction, use
of, maintenance, and management of
sport facilities. Key aspects of sport
management examined will include the
day-to-day operations of scheduling
and the myriad tasks associated with
organizing and conducting an event.
(SLSM532G) MNTI510M Field

Experience in Sport Management (3
Credits)
opportunity to engage in a workplacelearning experience in a variety of
environments under the supervision
of professionals in fields of sport and
recreation. Additionally, it enables The
Academy of Sport and Leisure Studies
to liaise with various institutions in
Trinidad and Tobago, and abroad, while
affording students excellent real-world
experiences. Furthermore, it exposes
students to the professional world of
sport and recreation.
(SLSM533G) SPBL510M Sport
Business Leadership (3 Credits)
This course examines leadership issues
in the management of the business
aspects of the sport industry. It exposes
the prospective sport and recreation
professional to the importance of
leadership in the theory and practice of
business in the broad spectrum of sport
organisations and business ventures.
(SLSM534G) SPMK510M Sports
Marketing (3 Credits)
This course provides and in-depth look
at aspects of sport marketing from the
theoretical to the operational. It will
Masters
Programmes
introduce market analysis and needs

assessments, and give students insights
into the 6 Ps of marketing - product,
place, public, pricing, promotion,
and production. Additionally, it
will examine the changing nature of
marketing schemes utilizing web pages,
social networking, and other internet
applications.
(SLSM535G) EFMS510M Economics
and Financial Management in Sport (3
Credits)
This course will provide advanced
principles and applications of finance
and economics in the sport industry. It
is an in depth exploration of traditional
and innovative revenue acquisition
methods for sport organizations. It will
maintain a strong practical orientation
so students will understand capital
financing and revenue acquisition
practices that are used by sport
organizations.
(SLSM536G) SCPR510M Sport
Communication and Public Relations
(3 Credits)
This course focuses on the importance
of communications and public
relations in the sport industry. Students
will examine communications and
public relations both within a sport
management organization and to

external agencies and media outlets.
Additionally, they will explore the
various approaches available to
the professional manager in sport,
recreation, fitness, and exercise fields
for communicating and promoting.
(SLSM542G) SLSM542G
Contemporary Issues in Sport
Exposes student to current issues in
the sports industry and will provide the
students with an in-depth knowledge
of the various issues in sport. Students
will explore a variety of issues selected
from recently published literature,
either within the class structure or as
individually researched and presented
topics.
(SLSM567G) THSS610M Thesis in
Sport Management (6 Credits)
Students will plan and conduct an
independent research study and will
be responsible for all stages from
designing, to gaining IRB approval, to
conducting the study, to disseminating
information.
(SLSM568G) SLSM568G Project in

Students will plan, implement, and
report findings on an independent
project that will apply their learning in a
selected setting (schools, communities,
sport agencies or organizations). They
will be responsible for all stages of
the project, from design to information
dissemination.
(SLSM569G) MNTI610M Internship in
The internship is available for
candidates to engage in a workplacelearning experience in a variety of
of professionals in fields of sport and
recreation. The contractual agreement
with the site supervisor will differ from
the Field Experience in that the student
will set the goals and objectives, and
monitor whether or not they are met,
in conjunction with their supervisor. A
minimum of 240 documented hours is
required.
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Programmes
International

Masters in Sport
for Development
The International Masters in Sports
for Development provides graduates
of the Bachelors of Sport Studies, and
students from around the world, with an
opportunity for advanced study. Over the
past decade, organizations involved in
global Sport for Development initiatives
have been offering opportunities for
university graduates to participate in
internship placements in developing
countries throughout the world.
These efforts have been supported
by Commonwealth Games Canada,
the Australian Sports Commission,
UK Sport, among others. UTT has
already established links with these
organizations and is now ideally poised
to take a lead role as a Global Leader
in Sport for Development. This is even
more significant as a country seeking
developed-country status by the year
2020 positions a developing country as
a leader in international development.
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Opportunities
Graduates of The International
Masters in Sports for Development
will be able to be employed in the
growing career fields in the Sport for
Development. Among the emerging
career opportunities, there is a demand
for Sport for Development experts in the
following areas:
Sport for Development Programming
Sport for Development Policy
Development
Sport for Development Promotion
Research in Sport for Development
Monitoring and Evaluation of Sport
for Development Programs
Sport for Development Project
Management
Coaching/Teaching in Sport for
Development Programmes
Community Sport for Development
Officers
Admissions Criteria
Graduate Programmes, Section 3.9.
Entry to the International Masters in
Sport for Development Programme
Persons holding a Bachelors degree
from an approved university with a
B+ average or Upper Second Class

or qualifications.
Persons with other qualifications
and experience deemed suitable by
the Board for Post Graduate Studies,
Research and Development.

if qualifications and educational or
programme. Students may be accepted
from a variety of backgrounds including,
but not limited to Sport, International
Development, or Physical Education.
Programme Credits
of 2.0.
Masters
Programmes
Programme Overview
International Masters in Sport
Credit
hours
Course
Code
New
Code
for Development!
Section A: Masters Degree Core Courses!
3.0
Graduate Seminar
GRSM501M
SLFN501G
3.0
Advanced Research Methods
ARMT501M
SLFN501G
3.0
Advanced Programme Management
PRMG501M
SLFN501G
9.0
Sub-total
Section B: Sport for Development Courses
3.0
Advanced Development Studies
ADST501M
SLSD511G
3.0
Community Development
SFDS501M
SLSD512G
3.0
Policies, Partnerships, and Practices
3.0
International Cultural Studies
ICST501M
SLSD514G
3.0
Sport for Development Foundations
SFDF501M
SLSD515G
3.0
Field Experience in Sport for Development
SLSD516G
3.0
Current Topics in Sport for Development
SLSD522G
Independent Study in Sport for Development

(Elective)
Sub-total
SLSD523G
(3.0)
21.0
SLSD513G
Section C: Research Course
6.0
Thesis in Sport for Development, or

Project in Sport for Development, or
Internship in Sport for Development
Sub-Total
36.0
Total
6.0
THSS501M
PROJ501M
INTN501M
SLSD557G
SLSD558G
SLSD559G
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Programmes
(SLFN501G) GRSM510M Graduate
Seminar (3 Credits)
The purpose of this seminar is to
provide students with an overview of
the skills and knowledge required for
the graduate programme. They will
be introduced to different research
methodologies, and will learn to prepare
and present presentations and posters at
conferences. They will additionally learn
to write papers for publication and to
critique the work of others. Students will
also learn how to apply for scholarships
and research funding.
(SLFN501G) ARMT510M Advanced
Research Methods (3 Credits)
basic aspects of reading, evaluating,
and writing research. It will present
the principles underlying statistical
analysis and introduce students to both
quantitative and qualitative aspects
of research. Additionally, issues of
problem selection, literature review,
instrumentation, methodology, and the
presentation of research findings in
sport, physical activity, and sport for
development will be covered.
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(SLFN501G) PRMG510M Advanced

Programme Management (3 Credits)
This course presents management
as a multidisciplinary field in
which principles and practices of
management are integrated with sport,
recreation, fitness and exercise, and
development. It is designed to equip
to plan, organize, implement, and
direct in such areas as professional
sport organisations, university sport
operations, national sport federations,
governance associations, the fitness and
exercise industry, recreational sport,
sport coaching, marketing, youth sport
organisations, sporting goods industry,
and community development.
(SLSD514G) ICST510M International
Cultural Studies (3 Credits)
The international cultural studies course
will investigate culture and how it affects
everyday life. Students will learn social
scientific theories and methods and
apply them to local and global issues.
They will explore cultural practices,
study social and cultural changes,
examine current issues and predict the
effects of cultural and political shifts.
Finally, students will explore the effect
of culture on sport and how sport can be
used to effect changes in culture.
(SLSD511G) ADST510M Advanced

Development Studies (3 Credits)
This course is designed to help
students gain insights into the capacity
of human beings to manage social
transformation. Students will use a
critical and historical perspective to
address contemporary development
issues such as poverty, social justice,
globalisation, aid, community and
public health, education, ethnic
politic, and cultural identity. The roles
international organisations, national
governments, NGOs, and community
organizations play in development will
also be examined. Finally, students will
explore the term development and
how it may be interpreted differently in
various cultures.
(SLSD516G) SLSD516M Field
Experience in Sport for Development
(3 Credits)
opportunity to engage in a workplacelearning experience in a variety of
of professionals in SFD. Additionally,
it enables The Academy of Sport and
Leisure Studies to liaise with various
institutions in Trinidad and Tobago,
and abroad, while affording students
excellent real-world
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Programmes
experiences. Furthermore, it allows

students opportunities to examine
SFD applications globally or at the
community level.
(SLSD515G) SFDF510M Sport for
Development Foundations (3 Credits)
The sport for development movement
will be explored from its inception to
current practice. Students will explore
different philosophical underpinnings
for SFD and will be encouraged to
compare and examine their personal
understandings and philosophies. Sport
sociology and development frameworks
will be applied to a multitude of SFD
programmes and projects in a variety of
cultures in order for students to consider
the power of sport for development
and the potential it has for harm.
Best practices will be explored from
programme studies, and key challenges
will be identified.
(SLSD557G) THSS610M Thesis in
Sport for Development (6 Credits)
Students will plan and conduct an
independent research study and will
be responsible for all stages from
designing, to gaining IRB approval, to
conducting the study, to disseminating
information.
(SLSD558G) SLSM568G Project in

Students will plan, implement, and
report findings on an independent
project that will apply their learning in a
selected setting (schools, communities,
SFD agencies or other sport
organizations). They will be responsible
for all stages of the project, from design
to information dissemination.
(SLSD559G) INTN510M Internship in
In this course students will be
immersed in a SFD organization for
service learning. Together with a
supervisor identified within the SFD,
they will explore how the organization
operates, how community needs are
assessed, how needs are translated into
program design, and how programs are
implemented, managed, and evaluated.
Masters in Health
Administration
The applied focus of the Masters in
Health Administration programme
aims at producing graduates with
practical expertise in the leadership
and management of projects, health
agencies, units and programmes.
Throughout the programme a
combination of formal coursework
and practical learning components is
provided. The MHA programme also
provides an opportunity for current
Health Managers to engage in the formal
study of health services management
while acquiring a foundation in health
management knowledge and skills at
the postgraduate level. It presumes
no specific prerequisite knowledge in
management. Students must however
satisfy all the requirements of Years 1
& 2 before gaining acceptance into the
Programme Specialization areas of Year
3.
Middle / Senior Level Supervisors/
Managers in the public areas of the
Health Sector*
Middle/Senior Level Supervisors/
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Managers in the private areas of the
Health Sector*
*Health Agencies / Hospitals /
Primary Care Institutions
Admission Criteria M.A.Health
Education
Undergraduate degree in a related field
Minimum of four (4) years professional
experience in the Health sector
A One-page Statement of Intent*
[supported by two refeees],
explaining why the candidate
wishes to study for the MHA
*Applicants may be asked to
participate in an Interview
Programme Credits
61 credits.
Year 1 Term 1
(HASY510G) HESY110M
Epidemiology I (2 credits)
To provide students with the foundations
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of epidemiologic theory and practice

to facilitate their understanding of how
epidemiology can be used in health
services research and health services
evaluation.
(HASY511G) HESY111M
Biostatistics I (2 credits)
To introduce students to basic concepts,
theories and practical methods of
biostatistics in order for them to have
an appreciation of their uses in health
research and health services evaluation.
YEAR 1 Term 2
(HAMT511G) MGMT112M
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
and Fundamentals of budgeting and
Financial Systems (3 credits)
To provide students with a thorough
understanding of financial accounting
concepts and practical approaches to
budgeting, financial analysis and the
management of financial resources.
(HASY512G) HESY112M Introduction

to Health Systems of Trinidad and
Tobago (2 credits)
To provide students with an overview of
the financing, regulation, organization
and delivery of health services in
(HASY513G) HESY113M
Epidemiology II (2 credits)
To introduce students to the main study
designs and measures of association
used in epidemiology and clinical
research, and to provide the appropriate
interpretations and conclusions of study
results, as they may be used in health
services research and health services
evaluation.
(HAMT510G) MGMT113M Managing

Health Service Organizations (MHSO)/
Approaches to Managing Health
Service Organizations (AMHSO) (3
credits)
To introduce students to the
fundamentals and application of
management theory and practice in
health services organizations.
(HASY514G) HESY114M Biostatistics

II (2 credits)
To introduce students to more advanced
techniques of inferential methodology
and also to the use of qualitative data
analysis in order for them to continue
to have an appreciation of their uses
in health research and health services
evaluation.
Masters
Programmes
(HASY515G) HESY115M Introduction

to Health Policy (2 credits)
To provide students with an introduction
to the concepts and tools of health
policy development and analysis.
YEAR 1 Term 3
(HAMT522G) MGMT114M: Health
Management Information Systems (3
credits)
This course provides a broad
overview of healthcare information
systems with emphasis on current
issues, and industry pressures
pushing modernization and increased
sophistication in the use of technology.
(HALE510G) LEAD110M Foundations
of Leadership (2 credits)
to the foundations of organizational
leadership practice, concepts and
theories.
Year 2 Term 1
(HASY520G) HESY210M Primary
Health Care (2 credits)
to the concepts and components of
Primary Health Care, the international
evidence of its impact on the health
status of populations, and the elements

needed for building health systems
based on Primary Health Care in
order to assure access to high quality,
affordable services
and reduce inequities in the population.
(HAMT520G) MGMT210M
Organizational Theory and
To introduce students to a variety of
organizational theories and perspectives
in order to provide a framework for the
critical study of organizational behaviour
and management within public and
private health services organizations.
(HAMT521G) MGMT211M HR
Planning and Development in Health
Services (2 credits)
To provide students with a basic
understanding of human resources
trends and issues in health care
organizations with emphasis on
strategies for building and motivating
an engaged work force in order to
help achieve organizational and health
system goals.
YEAR 2 Term 2
(HASY521G) HESY211M Service
Quality (3 credits)
To provide an introduction to quality
assessment and assurance in health
care organizations, including the
concepts and tools of Total Quality
Management and Continuous Quality
Improvement as they are utilized in
health care settings.
(HAMT523G) MGMT213M Health
To introduce students to basic concepts
of microeconomics and the issues
surrounding the economics of health.
(HASY523G) HESY213M Ethics
Issues in Health Services
Management (1 credit)
To provide students with a framework
for identifying, analyzing and effectively
addressing ethical dilemmas
associated with the health sector at the
organizational and health system levels.
(HASY522G) HESY214M Patient
Safety (1 credit)
To provide an introduction to the
magnitude of the patient safety problem
in health care, safety concepts and tools
used in other high risk industries, and
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strategies for improving patient safety at
the individual, team, facility and health
care system levels.
YEAR 2 Term 3
(HAMT524G) MGMT214M
Managerial Communication (2
credits)
To provide students with the tools to
think strategically about communication,
learn techniques to write and present
more effectively, and build interpersonal
communication skills within the
managerial setting.
(HALE520G) LEAD210M Strategic
Planning and Operations (2 credits)
To provide students with a strategic
management perspective and a clear
understanding of the dynamics of
the health care environment and
the concepts and methods required
as a leader to position health care
organizations for success.
YEAR 3: Specialist Options and
Project
A total of 14 credits are required.
Students are required to complete a
Project (4 credits), and choose from the
two specialist options (each 10 credits):
Health Operations Management
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Health Sector Planning and Quality

The Specialist Options have been
identified based on the need of the
sector at this time. The choice of
Specialist Option will be determined by
students particular area of interest.
HEALTH OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
TERM 1
(HAOM530G) HEOM310M Hospital
Operations (2 credits)
This is a survey course intended to
provide the graduate student with a
basic overview of the structure and
operations of a hospital.
(HAOM531G) HEOM311M Supply
Chain and Logistics: 3 credits
This is a survey course intended to
provide the graduate student with
an overview of the importance and
functioning of logistics systems to
support the movement of patients,
materials and staff and, as well, the
operation of the supply chain from
identification of need to final use of
equipment, materials and supplies.
TERM 2
(HAOM532) GHEOM312M Health
Facilities Planning and Management
(3 credits)
This is a survey course intended for
the graduate student who will be faced
with managing the health care estate.
Specific health care facility examples
should be cited and used as basis for
classroom discussions.
(HAOM533) GHEOM313M Financial
Management in Healthcare (1 credit)
the opportunity for students to apply
knowledge of accounting, budgeting
and financial management in a real
world setting, emphasizing analysis
and decision-making. Students will
learn from the perspective of the senior
leadership group and will take a big
picture approach
rather than micromanagement.
(HAOM534G) HEOM314M Cases in
Healthcare Operations (1 credit)
Masters
Programmes
(HAPJ530G) PROJ310M Post

Graduate Project (4 credits)
To analyse an issue in the field of health
administration or management or
leadership - in a specific organization
or area of work in the health sector and
present a solution in an appropriate
format.
HEALTH SECTOR
PLANNING AND QUALITY
Term 1
(HAPQ530G) HEPQ310M Health
Planning (1 credit)
To provide students with techniques
for health planning at the national and
regional levels from the perspectives of
statistics, demography, epidemiology,
economics, administration/management
and operations research.
(HAPQ533G) HEPQ311M Programme
Evaluation (2 credits)
To familiarize students with different
types of programme evaluations
including needs assessment, formative
research, process evaluation, monitoring
of outputs and outcomes, impact
assessment, and cost analysis.

Sector Quality Management (2
credits)
To provide an overview of strategies
at the health sector level for ensuring
health care quality through the functions
of health facility audits, licensure,
credentialing, accreditation, and quality
improvement through health care
collaboratives.
Term 2
(HAPQ533G) HEPQ313M Evaluating
Health Systems Performance (1
credit)
To examine and compare the
performance indicators used by
various countries and international
organizations for monitoring, assessing,
and managing health systems in order
to achieve effectiveness, better quality,
efficiency, equity and sustainability.
Students will discuss the usefulness
of these performance indicators for
provided by government agencies

and the private sector. This course
provides an overview of organizational
and financing policies comparing
countries at different income levels. The
course uses a conceptual framework
based on financing flows in the health
sector. Topics will include:
benefits design (including pharmacy
benefits); alternative methods of
provider payment (including pay for
performance strategies); ensuring
accountability and quality; care
management techniques at the
population level; cost containment;
population groups with special needs,
including the mentally ill; regulatory
issues and insurance program
evaluation.
(HAPQ535G) HEPQ315M Case
Studies in Health Systems Decision
Making (2 credits)
(HAPJ530G) PROJ310M Post
Graduate Project (4 credits)

Insurance and Provider Payment (2
credits)
To present an overview of major
issues related to the design, functions,
management, regulation, and evaluation
of health insurance programs as
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Master of Science in
Industrial Innovation,
Entrepreneurship and
Management (IIEM)
The Master of Science in Industrial

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and
Management (MSc. IIEM) programme
has been established with the Institute
for Manufacturing at the University
of Cambridge. The MSc IIEM is a
twelve-month, full-time, postgraduate
programme designed to provide
graduates with the technical skills,
personal development and industrial
experience needed to start their own
businesses, or to be immediately
effective in industry with the promise of
accelerated promotion. The programme
is meant to help students develop
entrepreneurial skills which are needed
to contribute to global competitive
businesses across a wide range of
products and markets.
Business Owners (Entrepreneurs)
Manufacturing/Operations
Management
Design and Manufacturing
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Engineering
Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
Term 1
(MDFN501G) IEMC509 Induction (10

credits)
This is the most important module of
Admission Criteria
the programme. It contains introductory
1. A Bachelors degree from an
approved university with a B+ lectures on each of the functions
that make up an industrial business
average, or
2. Upper Second Class Honours, or an Strategy, Sales & Marketing, New
Product Development, Operations,
equivalent GPA
3. A Bachelors degree with a lower than Supply Chain Management, Quality
B+ average, but with compensating and Process Improvement. There is
a business planning exercise that
experience and/or qualifications
4. Other qualifications and experience develops the skills necessary to take
deemed acceptable to the Board for ideas from conception through to
the funding stage. The students will
Post Graduate Studies, Research and
Development at the time of be introduced to a range of business
improvement tools and the appropriate
application
tools for various problem-solving
NOTE: Short-listed applicants are
situations, as well as presentation
invited to interview for admission to the
techniques and report writing. They will
programme.
visit a number of factories and undertake
Programme Credits
a range of synthetic industrial problem
solving exercises. At the end of this
module, the students will understand the
basic architecture and functions of an
credits.
industrial business and be prepared to
tackle a live, in-company improvement
The M.Sc. IIEM has two options:
project.
Management Option
Design Option
Masters
Programmes
(MDFN502G) IEMP511 Induction

Project (6 Credits)
A two or three week two person project
to demonstrate problem solving skills
and to understand data gathering in
industry.
(MDFN503G) IEMC503 Business
Strategy and Marketing (4.5 Credits)
This module will emphasize the
importance of market and customer
focus in both existing businesses and in
setting up new businesses. It will cover
the strategy development processes
both at the enterprise and the functional
level, and the business processes
associated with the Sales and Marketing
function.
(MDFN504G) IEMP512 Marketing
Strategy Project (6 Credits)
This project entails a market analysis/
strategy for a business to demonstrate
understanding of the subject knowledge
taught in the previous module.
(MDMS505G) IEMC518 Innovation
and Technology Management (5.5
Credits)
This module provides students with
frameworks for technology and
innovation management, so that
they can evaluate technologies and
innovations and propose how these

could be managed to deliver sustainable
commercial benefits. Further, the
students are taught how to apply their
knowledge and skills in any of the
broad range of organizations working
in the technology and innovation field
from large corporations and research
organizations, to university spin-outs
and new start-ups.
(MDFN506G) IEMC502 Research
Project Scoping (2 Credits)
The purpose of the research project is
to give the students experience in the
research processes associated with
developing new knowledge. Industrial
life tends to emphasize short term
problem solving abilities and can often
benefit from the rigour in looking at past
work, developing a sound experimental
method and ensuring that bias in the
results is recognized, that are standard
parts of the academic research process.

taught in the previous module.
(MDFN508G) IEMC505 Operations
and Supply Chain Management (4.5
credits)
This module focuses on the
business processes required to
run a manufacturing enterprise,
both within the company such as
production planning and control,
quality management, performance
measurement and those between
enterprises such as supply chain
design, supplier selection and
management, distribution and logistics
systems.
Term 2
(MDFN509G) IEMP514 Industrial

Project (6 credits)
This project entails the examination
of operations and supply chain
management issues in a business
to demonstrate understanding of
the subject knowledge taught in the
previous module.
(MDMS507G) IEMP523 Innovation

and Technology Management Project
(6 Credits)
This project entails the examination of
innovation and technology management
issues in a business to demonstrate
(MDFN510G) IEMC508
Entrepreneurship and Transferrable
Skills (4.5 credits)
The entrepreneurial skills will include
Opportunity Recognition, Funding,
and the people issues involved in
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starting new businesses. The general
transferable skills will include Finance,
Law, Commerce, Negotiation and
Project Management.
practical value in enhancing business

profitability and global competitiveness
in developing opportunities for Trinidad
and Tobago and the wider Caribbean
(MDFN511G) IEMC507 Leadership

and Human Resource (4.5 credits)
This is a core module that will
cover leadership and management
skills as well as business functions
associated with recruitment, training,
motivation and disciple. It will look at
the perspective of High Performance
Work Organizations as well as the legal
requirements.
(MDFN514G) IEMP517 Business Plan

(10 credits)
Having developed the skills of idea
generation, planning, funding and
realization these will be brought together
into a capstone project where students
generate real business proposals
and put them forward to the funding
community.
(MDFN509G) IEMP514 Infrastructure

Project (6 credits)
This project entails the examination
of management issues, typically in a
governmental agency, to demonstrate
taught in the previous modules and
problem solving skills.
Term 3
(MDFN513G) IEMP516 International
Study Tour (4.5 credits)
The programme of study includes a
2-week tour of overseas companies and
manufacturing plants. During the tour,
we investigate themes that are of direct
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(MDMS515G) IEMD599 Research

Project (10 credits)
The graduates will work on a research
project based around a portfolio of
their industrial project work. They will
carry out an initial scoping study for the
project and built into each industrial
project will be a research planning
phase and a period for data analysis
and extracting key learning points. This
will be then written up into a masters
Research project.
Master of Science
in Petroleum
Engineering
Since its inception, the University Of
Trinidad and Tobago has employed
several strategies to implement its
vision of being a research institution
particularly at the graduate level. These
initiatives have been widely explored
in the Petroleum Engineering unit with
several different graduate programmes
at the MSc level being offered since
commencement of UTT. Currently the
Petroleum Engineering unit offers an
MSc in Petroleum Engineering.
To implement its programmes, UTT
has entered into strategic alliances with
internationally recognized universities.
These alliances provided UTT with
access to curricula, teaching methods
and professors to assist in the provision
of courses for its programmes. In
this manner, UTT ensured that its
programmes were immediately
comparable to world-class education
levels that would be obtained from these
foreign universities.
Masters
Programmes

Reservoir engineering
Well log analyst,
Drilling engineer
Production engineer
Facilities engineer
Safety engineer
Environmental regulatory specialist
Chemical engineer
Petroleum accountant
Energy economist
Petroleum Legal and contracts
Admission Criteria
A Bachelors degree from an approved
university with a B+ average, or
Upper Second Class Honours, or
an equivalent GPA
A Bachelors degree with a lower
than B+ average, but with
compensating experience and/or
qualifications
Other qualifications and experience
deemed acceptable to the Board for
Post Graduate Studies, Research
and Development at the time of
application
Programme Credits
credits.
Term 1
(PTPR510G) ENGY110M Industry
Overview (2 credits)
the Energy Industry. Basic petroleum
technology is covered including
nomenclature and terms used in the
industry. The course also gives an
overview of Value Chain in the Oil and
Gas business and describes how the
industry works to make a profit.
(PTIR511G) INRM110M Introduction
to Research (3 credits)
This course provides a basic knowledge
of methods that would prepare the
student for students for informed and
critical reading of empirical petroleum
engineering literature, and provides the
basics of applying methods in research
projects.
(PTPR512G) PROD110M Production
Operations 1 (2 credits)
understanding of the application of
petroleum engineering techniques to
the optimization of the hydrocarbon
production system as well as the
fundamentals of well design, operation
and treatments.
(PTDR513G) DRLL110M Drilling

Completions and Workovers (2
credits)
an overview of the drilling process,
completion practices, and remedial
workover techniques.
(PTGS514G) GEOS110M
Fundamentals of Petroleum
Geoscience (4 credits)
understanding of geological vocabulary,
an explanation of geological principles
and processes and describes how
certain petroleum reservoirs and source
rocks are formed.
(PTRE515G) NGAS110M Introduction
to Natural Gas Engineering (2 credits)
This course is intended to introduce
the topics such as the chemical,
physical and thermodynamic properties
of oil and natural gas. The course is
designed to introduce the concepts of
production and transportation of natural
gas; production including gas well and
reservoir performance, transportation
and storage of gas; metering and
gauging; performance of wells;
estimation of gas reserves, prevention of
waste and utilization of natural gas.
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(PTRE516G) RENG110M Basic
This course is intended to provide
students with an understanding of the
characteristics of oil and gas reservoirs,
including fluid and rock characteristics,
reservoir definition, delineation,
classification, development plan, and
production. Basic reservoir engineering
equations are introduced with emphasis
on parameter significance.
(PTGS517G) FVAL110M Basic Well
Logging (2 credits)
students with a basic understanding of
the fundamentals of well log and core
analysis interpretation. This course
introduces students to the application
of well logging within the petroleum
industry. It will expose students to the
different types of logging equipment
used and students would be given
a hands-on experience of the basic
logging techniques and interpretation.
(PTDR513G) DRLL111M Drilling
Practices (2 credits)
This is an introduction to Drilling
Engineering. The objectives are to
introduce the concepts and equipment
used in drilling; to examine the design
requirements and techniques and to
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examine the optimization of the drilling

activity.
(PTGS519G) PTPC110M Shaly Sand
Petrophysics (3 credits)
The course is intended to provide the
students with an understanding of the
principles, applications, and integration
of petro physical information for
reservoir description. The students well
learn how to integrate petro physical
information with other data sources to
assess technical risk when examining
hydrocarbon reservoirs.
Term 2
(PTRE520G) NGAS111M Natural
Gas Engineering (3 credits)
students with an advanced
understanding of the methods applied
to specification and description of the
properties of natural gas mixtures. The
students will also learn calculations for
the flow behaviour of natural gases in
compressors, valves, wells, pipeline and
reservoirs.
(PTGS521G) FVAL111M Advanced
Well Logging (5 credits)
This course is intended to provide an
advanced knowledge on well-logging
analysis methods. The course is

designed to give a clear understanding
of quantitative evaluation of hydrocarbon
formations and other engineering
geological studies such as litho
logic correlation, structural mapping,
sedimentation, fluid migration and
determination of mechanical properties
of rocks.
(PTRE522G) RSIM110M Applied
Reservoir Simulation (2 credits)
The course is designed to give
the students an introduction to the
fundamental and practical aspects of
modern reservoir simulation. Particular
emphasis is placed upon the available
data and its integration into a data set
that reflects a coherent model of the
reservoir.
(PTRE523G) GRMT110M Gas
Reservoir Management (2 credits)
This course will help students
understand the engineering drivers on
gas reservoir management and how a
gas reservoirs value can be maximized
through sound engineering practices.
A full spectrum of gas reservoir
engineering techniques is addressed
and their application to a large variety
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of gas resource management options is

discussed.
(PTRE524G) THOR110M Thermal
Heavy Oil Recovery (5 credits)
a better understanding of the heavy
oil reservoir fundamentals and the
important variables that influence
the recovery process. The course
is intended to give the students an
introduction and background to oil
properties and enhanced recovery
methods.
(PTRE525G) APTA110M Applied
Pressure Transient Analysis (2
credits)
This course would provide students
with an understanding of Diffusivity
equation and solutions for slightly
compressible liquids; dimensionless
variables; type curves; applications
of solutions to buildup, drawdown,
multi-rate, and deliverability tests;
extensions to multiphase flow; analysis
of hydraulically fractured wells. This
course stresses practical application
of well test theory to design and
interpretation of pressure transient tests.
(PTRE526G) CHAR110M Reservoir

Characterisation (3 credits)
an understanding of the integration of
disciplines, technology and data to
accurately describe productive zones
within the reservoir. The reservoir
characterisation process integrates
the technical disciplines of geology,
geophysics, reservoir engineering,
production engineering, petrophysics,
economics, and data management. Key
objectives of reservoir characterisation
focus on modeling each reservoir unit,
predicting well behavior, understanding
past reservoir performance, and
forecasting future reservoir performance.
The course would require the students
to confirm the assignment, review the
data, reconfirm/refine the assignment,
build a static model, confirm the static
model through multi-disciplinary data,
and build the dynamic model and
present solutions.
(PTPD527G) RISK110M Petroleum
Risk and Decision Analysis (2 credits)
practical and systematic process for
analysing decisions under conditions of
risk and uncertainty. The students will
learn how to design and solve decision
models. Decision tree and influence
diagrams provide clear communications

and the basis for valuing each
alternative. The complementary Monte
Carlo simulation technique is also
presented and experienced in detail in a
hand-calculation exercise.
(PTAD528G) RISK112M Advanced
Decision Analysis (2 credits)
advanced understanding of the concepts
developed in RISK110M. Students will
gain an appreciation for the methods
and practice of building good evaluation
models through the construction of
project evaluation and other forecasting
and assessment models.
Term 3
(PTPJ530G) PROJ110M Project
Thesis (16 credits)
The project thesis constitutes the core
of the MSc Programme and entails the
preparation of a development plan for
a real field reservoir. The students are
divided into teams of three members,
chosen for their background and
interest in geosciences, engineering,
etc by the Faculty Co-ordinator. Each
team should comprise a geologist,
geophysical reservoir engineer and
petroleum engineer or a team member
who shows such interest and aptitude.
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Master of Science
in Reservoir
Engineering
The Master of Science degree in

Reservoir Engineering at UTT is offered
to students with a B.Sc. in Petroleum
Engineering. This programme prepares
graduates for a specialised career
in reservoir engineering who will be
industry ready to make a significant
contribution from the first day. The
programme has been designed to be a
combination of coursework and a project
thesis intended to encourage students
to utilise their own initiative, to solve
problems in reservoir characterisation
and reservoir engineering.
Admission Criteria
All applicants to the programme
must possess a bachelors degree
in Petroleum Engineering with a
GPA 3.0 or higher. A combination of
undergraduate education and relevant
experience.
Areas for Graduates
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While there are numerous jobs and

career opportunities in the petroleum
sector, one must be cognizant of the
current state of the global economy
as impacted by petroleum prices. We
anticipate a flat operating expenditure
scenario by oil companies for the
next two years (i.e. minimal capital
and operating expenditure). In such a
scenario, companies will focus more
on projects that lend to greater capital
and operating efficiency. Therefore,
we foresee a greater importance
of opportunities in existing field
development, where there will be greater
focus on the reserve and reservoir
description and field performance.
We anticipate a demand for reservoir
engineers that can be provided by two
sources.
From new graduates in Petroleum
Engineering who may not be
immediately employed and will
take the opportunity for further
training and,
From practicing reservoir engineers who
do not have formal training but
have learnt reservoir engineering
on the job.
In fact, in spite of several decades of
exploration and production, there is no
formal training for reservoir engineers
in any university in the world. We intend
to fill this void and feel that given the

current economy the timing is correct
to do so. The draft programme was
presented to the Petroleum Engineering
Education Focus Group (PEEFG) who
endorsed the concept and gave their
full support to the programme. The
committee member from British Gas
Trinidad & Tobago (BGTT) indicated
that according to their definition,
a reservoir engineer is someone
that is versed in fluid chacteristics,
simulation and geoscience in which
the programme aims to address. The
PEEFG committee member from British
Petroleum Trinidad & Tobago (bpTT)
indicated that the programme would
seek to address Material Balance
(MBAL) modelling, well surveillance,
logging tools, Four Dimensional (4D),
reservoir fluid contact movement in
wells and reservoirs, Pressure Volume
Temperature (PVT), enhanced recovery,
water flooding and depletion planning
which are all essential to the role of
the Reservoir Engineer. The PEEFG
members all supported the notion of low
expenditure in the coming year and the
need for further evaluation of reserves
and field development projects.
Masters
Programmes
Programme Credits
credits.
Term 1
(PTME510G) ADMT510M Advanced
Engineering Mathematics (4 credits)
Review basic differential calculus,
basic differential equations, finitedifference calculus and basic linear
algebra. Continuity Equation in
various flow geometries, Derivation of
generalised flow equations, Different
forms of flow equations, Initial and
boundary conditions, Construction
and properties of finite-difference
grids, Finite-difference approximation
of spatial derivative, Finite-difference
approximation of time derivative,
Implementation of initial and boundary
conditions, Explicit and Implicit finitedifference formulations, Difference
Equations in matrix forms, Solution
Methods.
(PTGS511G) ADPG510M Advanced
Petroleum Geosciences (4 credits)
Use of geoscience techniques to
describe reservoir heterogeneity and
geometry in clastic and carbonate
environments to create a static reservoir
model and assess hydrocarbon plays.

Application of stratigraphic and
sequence stratigraphic concepts to aid
in correlating well log signatures and in
geophysical interpretations. Application
of geostatistical techniques and software
as an integrative tool in static reservoir
modeling. Throughout the course
students are introduced to a wealth of
case studies.
(PTPM512G) MDPM510M Modern
Petroleum Management (4 credits)
Research Methods and Analysis:
Identifying research papers, Identifying
different methods in researching a
particular area, technical presentations,
write and present a critical review on
research paper.
Petroleum Economics:
Forecasting oil production, Decision
analysis, Uncertainty and risk, Measure
of profitability, operating environment
impacts on economic viability, E & P
contracts, discounted net cash flow
methods, concessions, cost estimation,
control degree of key factors (oil price,
capital cost, discount rate, capex,
production profile).
Business Practices:
This course is aimed at providing
management concepts and
entrepreneurships skills to students in
order for them to function effectively
in the business world. Topics such
as strategic planning, setting up a
company, entrepreneurship skills,
risk mitigation, capital requirements,
competitive analysis, developing
marketing plans, organisational models
and ethics in business will be covered
in the course.
(PTRE513G) RVCH510M Reservoir
Characterisation (4 credits)
Integrating data sources; Tools,
Techniques, Measurement; Well and
Reservoir Performance; Developing
Reservoir simulation Models;
Extrapolation to other Areas; Developing
Operational and developmental Plans;
Reservoir Forecasts; Baseline Studies;
Case Histories; Database Integration,
Integrating geological data.
Term 2
(PTRE521G) ADRE510M Advanced
Derivation of equations associated with
fluid flow in porous media; Evaluation of
reservoir properties and limits through
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design and analysis of production tests;
Reservoir Evaluation using material
balance model and decline curve
analysis; In-depth review of the phase
behavior of reservoir fluids both in the
reservoir and surface; Use of EOS to
model reservoir fluid behavior; CMGs
(Winprop) will be used as the modeling
software; In-depth review of aquifer
systems and their impact on oil and
gas reservoirs; Carter-Tracy, Hurst-van
Everdingen and Schilthuis analytical
models; Reservoir Flow Under Various
Conditions and Geometries; Rate vs.
Time Forecasting.
(PTRE527G) ADRS510M Advanced
Reservoir Simulation (4 credits)
Review fundamentals of reservoir
simulation, single phase, multiphase,
homogenous and heterogeneous
reservoir, solutions to flow in porous
media, diffusivity equation for finite well
in finite reservoir. Model building from
data preparation and grid design; 3D
static model, true upscaling for dynamic
reservoir simulation; Initialisation
and history matching of the reservoir
model using observed open-hole
Sw data and reservoir performance;
Simulation Models such as single-well
model, sector model, and full-field
model; Forecasting of a reservoirs
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future performance under primary and

secondary recovery; Enhanced Oil
Recovery techniques; Geo-statistical
techniques in simulation; Reservoir
Management strategies; Reservoir
Flow Under Various Conditions and
Geometries; water and gas coning.
Review milestone papers.
(PTRE528G) AWTA510M Advanced
Well Test Analysis (4 credits)
Review of the usual flow regimes and
analysis scales and application to
build-up and multirate test sequence;
Well Test Analysis Software; Analytical
Models; Computerised Analysis; Factors
Complicating Well Test Analysis;
Horizontal and deviated Well Models;
Fissured Reservoirs Double Porosity
Models; Layered Reservoirs - Double
Permeability Model; Composite
Reservoir Models; Boundaries in
Heterogeneous Reservoirs; Combined
Reservoir Heterogeneities; Skin Factors;
Tests: Interference Tests, Drillstem Test,
Impulse Test, Constant Pressure Test;
Multiphase Reservoirs, well testing in
fractured reservoir.
(PTRE529G) IMRC510M Improved Oil

Recovery (4 credits)
Design and sizing of secondary
recovery projects (water flood and/
or gas injection), field full scale or
pilot projects; Management of ongoing
flooding projects (pilot or full scale);
analysis and recommendations
of technical and economical
improvements: reallocation of the
injected water, optimisation of
production and injection rates, infill
drilling, etc.; Feasibility analysis for the
application of IOR (EOR) methods such
as steam, polymers, surfactants, CO2,
N2, water and gas injection; design
of specific field tests to define their
applicability. This course will employ
significant use of numerical reservoir
simulation, thus some familiarity with
CMGs IMEX, STARS and GEM would be
an advantage but it is not a prerequisite.
Term 3
(PTPJ530G) PROJ510M Project
Thesis (16 credits)
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equivalent GPA
disciplines and to evaluate the
A Bachelors degree with a lower
societal impact.
than B+ average, but with
5. Promote effective oral and written
compensating experience and/or
technical communication skills and
qualifications
team building skills.
6. Work with industry and government Other qualifications and experience
deemed acceptable to the Board for
representatives to identify current and
Post Graduate Studies, Research
future problems facing the ICT
and Development at the time of
industry.
application
MSc ICT programme aims at
preparing students to perform in a
Programme Credits
Computational Systems, including:
wide variety of technical functions in
International Business Machines
a multi-disciplinary environment. The
Corporation (IBM)
programme also aims at preparing
credits.
Microsoft Corporation
students who desire to continue in a
Fujitsu Corporation
doctoral programme.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Telecommunications Companies,
including:
The Programme Aims are to:
Term 1
Telecommunication Services of
1. Prepare individuals for the challenges
Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)
of a diversified career that allows for
(ITCT502G) DATA110M Advanced
Digicel Corporation
the application of software, hard
Data Structures and Algorithms (3
ware, networking and
credits)
communications technologies to Educational Institutions:
ICT Consulting
various aspects of the IT industry.
design and analysis of efficient
Energy Sectors
2. Enhance quality of the graduates
algorithms, focusing principally
Banking Institutions
through curricula that achieves
on algorithms for combinatorial
Government Organisations
continuous articulation.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
optimisation problems. A key element
3. Produce graduates with the skill sets
of the course is the role of data
that can immediately useful in the ICT
Admission Criteria
structures in algorithm design and the
Arena industries.
use of amortised complexity analysis
4. Develop the graduates ability to A Bachelors degree from an approved
to determine how data structures affect
university with a B+ average, or
analyse open-ended problems and
performance. The course is organised
Upper Second Class Honours, or an
design solutions for related
Master of Science
in Information and
Communication
Technology
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around a set of core problems and
algorithms, including classical network
optimisation algorithms, as well as
newer and more efficient algorithms.
(ITCT501G) DIGI110M Digital Signal
This is a graduate course on Digital
Signal Processing. Students in the
class should have completed an
undergraduate course on Signals and
Systems.
This class provides a broad introduction
to advanced topics in signal analysis.
The course focuses on the techniques
of quantitative analysis and evaluation
of signal and systems. Topics to be
covered include a review of discretetime signals and systems, the sampling
theorem, and Fourier series/transforms.
Sampling rate conversions. A/D and D/A
conversions. The Laplace transform.
The Z-transform. Discrete Fourier
Transform and Fast Fourier Transform.
Digital filters. Finite Impulse Response
filter design. Infinite Impulse Response
filter design from analog prototypes.
Frequency transformations. Introduction
to spectral analysis. Students will
undertake a major digital signal
processing system analysis and design
project of their own choosing.
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PREREQUISITES: SGSS317B Signals

and Systems
(ITCT503G) HUMN110M Human
Computer Interfaces (3 credits)
to the study of human-computer
interaction and user interface design.
HCI is a field that combines material
from many different perspectives
including computer science,
psychology, human factors and graphic
design. Course readings focus on
developing both a strong theoretical
understanding of the field and some
practical UI design skill. The course will
cover: (1) Principle of Human-Computer
Interaction; (2) The HCI design process;
and (3) Models and theories.
PREREQUISITES: (ITCT207B)
OBPR210B: Object-Oriented
Programming; DASL210B: Data
Structures and Algorithms
(ITCT504G) MEDI110M Media
Information Systems (3 credits)
The Media Information Systems class
will be an introduction to the past,
present, and future of the theory and
practice of multimedia information
systems. We will explore the concepts
and methods of the multimedia
production cycle comprising the
creation, description, retrieval, editing,

management, processing, distribution,
and reuse of digital media. This includes
fundamentals of digital audio and
images, media production, image and
video processing and analysis, and
applications in consumer and enterprise
media systems. Students will gain
theoretical background and practical
experience to help them design,
innovate, critique, and assess digital
multimedia information systems.
(ITCT510G) NETS110M Advanced
Networking Systems (3 credits)
This course is not based on a specific
textbook. It will cover some emerging
topics in Advanced Networking Systems
focusing on recent trends on wireless
networking technologies. The course
starts with a review of some basics
of networking related to data link,
network and transport layers. Then,
detailed studies of the MAC sub-layer
mechanisms and related research
topics are covered. Subsequently,
an overview of Ad Hoc Networks is
provided. The focus is on covering
some famous routing protocols. The
following topic covers Mobile Ad Hoc
Networks (MANETs) and Vehicular Ad
Hoc Networks (VANETs) defining the
distinguishing features of each of them.
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Thereafter, the topic of Delay/Disruption

tolerant Networks is covered, touching
some research issues of concerns. The
next topic is concerned with Wireless
Mesh Networks (WMNs) and related
research issues. Then Sensor networks
and Wireless TCP topics will wrap up
the course.
PREREQUISITES: Network Architecture II
(APNM 503) (or any networking course)
(ITCT505G) ARCH110M Advanced
Computer Architecture (3 credits)
This is a graduate course on computer
architecture and interconnection
networks. Students in the class should
have completed an undergraduate
course on computer architecture.
This class provides a broad introduction
to advanced topics in computer
architecture. The course focuses on
the techniques of quantitative analysis
and evaluation of modern computing
systems. Topics to be covered
include memory system design,
pipeline structures, vector processors,
multiprocessors, and multi-computer
systems. The emphasis in each topic
is on fundamental limitations and
the tradeoffs involved in designing
computer systems, including
memory and cache hierarchy design,
network oriented interconnections,

processing bandwidth, latency, and
synchronisation.
Students will undertake a major
computing system analysis and design
project of their own choosing.
PREREQUISITES: DASL210B Data
Structures & Algorithms, (ITCT206B)
CMPN210B Computer Networks, and
Organization
(ITCT507G) WIRE110M Wireless
Communications and Networks (3
credits)
The focus of this course is the
physical layer, data link layer, and
network layer associated with wireless
communications and networks. At the
physical layer, the emphasis is on radio
channel characterisation, modulation,
equalisation, diversity and channel
coding. At the link layer, the emphasis
is on how the spectrum is shared, either
in time (TDMA), frequency (FDMA),
code (CDMA), area, or angular direction
(SDMA). Related issues such as power
control, handover, and admission
control will be addressed. At the network
layer, the emphasis is on cellular
network planning and optimisation
aspects.
PREREQUISITES: Digital
Communications, Analog
Communications, Electromagnetic,
Digital Signal Processing, Networking
(ITCT506G) MULT110M Multimedia
Telecommunication (3 credits)
This course introduces technologies
for multimedia telecommunications.
We will address how to efficiently
represent multimedia data, including
video, image, and audio, and how to
deliver them over a variety of networks.
In the coding aspect, state-of-the-art
compression technologies will be
presented. Emphasis will be given to a
number of standards, including H.26x,
MPEG, and JPEG. In the networking
aspect, special considerations for
sending multimedia over different
networks will be covered with
discussion of error resilience and quality
of service for different multimedia
applications. Multimedia security and
emerging new multimedia application
that include virtual reality and haptics
are also discussed.
PREREQUISITES: OBPR210B: ObjectOriented Programming; DASL210B: Data
Structures and Algorithms; CMPN210B:
Computer Networks
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(ITCT508G) CRYP110M Security and
Cryptography (3 credits)
of the goals, issues, technologies,
algorithms, protocols, systems, and
design criteria used in cryptography and
data security. The course will cover the
following topics: (1) System security;
(2) Introduction to Cryptography; (3)
Computational Cryptography; (4)
Authentication functions; (5) Hash
functions; (6) Public-key cryptography;
(7) Authentication; (8) Symmetric
key-exchange protocol; (9) Asymmetric
key-distribution; (10) Network layer
security; (11) Transport layer security;
(12) Application layer security.
OBPR210B: Object-Oriented
Programming; DASL210B: Data
Structures and Algorithms; (TCT206B)
CMPN210B: Computer Networks
(ITCT509G) SOFT110M Software
Software Engineering is one of the fields
of Computer Science which deals with
the establishment and use of sound
engineering principles, methods, tools
and techniques in order to produce
software that is reliable and works
on real machines. It is a discipline
concerned with the practical problems
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of developing large-scale software

systems. Software engineers are the
architects of the software component
of a computer-based system, providing
several levels of representations or
blueprints leading to specifications
through which Programmers build the
subsystems and modules of the system.
In this course, students build a strong
foundation of theory and best-practice
knowledge which can be applied in
a variety of technical and business
environments today and in the future.
They will gain an understanding of
advanced software development and
management techniques, and exposure
to the most recent developments and
emerging technologies in SE.
A majority of the assignment is teamoriented, and students often learn as
much from each other as from the
faculty and course materials. Many
students find that they learn something
each week that can be applied
immediately in their professional
practice.
PREREQUISITES: Software Engineering,
Object-Oriented Programming in C++
or Java, Information Systems Design
and Development all at the Bachelors
level.
(ITCT512G) OPER110M Advanced

Operating Systems (3 credits)
This course draws from two major
textbooks and from other sources
(Textbooks, research papers). It
will cover some advanced topics
in Operating Systems focusing
on Advanced file systems issues,
Architectures for improved file system
performance, File system extensibility,
non-disk file systems, and file system
caching, Interprocess communication,
Operating Systems organisation,
Distributed OS, IPC in distributed
systems, Distributed File Systems,
OS security, Hot topics in operating
systems research. In addition to the
material delivered by the instructors,
students will be invited to present the
content of some research papers and to
carry out a regular paper review exercise
(in total 12 reviews to be turned in as a
one-page review each). The course will
comprise a project component to be
carried out by the students in groups of
2). No final exam is conducted. Instead,
toward the end of the class each
student will write a short position paper
describing their views on the current
and future directions of operating
systems research, and specifically
focusing on one of the topics studied/
discussed in class.
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PREREQUISITES: A course on
introductory level operating system with
a minimum grade of C+.
Term 2
(ITCT588G) 3GMO110M 3G Mobile
Systems (1 credit)
This course covers 3G technologies
such as WCDMA, HSDPA, CDMA
2000, TD-SCDMA, IP and IMS, as
well as services and applications. It
also introduces traffic issues, system
dimensioning, cell planning and
optimisation issues.
PREREQUISITES: Wireless
Communications
(ITCT584G) DIST110M Distributed
and Object Oriented Databases (1
credit)
After a very brief review of objects, the
lectures in this course concentrate on
the development of an object-oriented
database. A main project deals with the
conversion of a relational database to an
object relational database. It is assumed
that participants are familiar with the
tenets of object-oriented Programming,
the development of relational databases,
SQL and Oracles PL/SQL.
(ITCT582G) SENS110M Sensor

Networks (1 credit)
This is a graduate course on Sensor
Networks. Students in the class should
have completed an undergraduate
course on Computer Network. This
class provides a broad introduction to
advanced topics in sensor networks.
The material covered will introduce
students to the diverse literature on
sensor networks and expose them to the
fundamental issues in designing and
analysing sensor network applications.
The course will also cover techniques
such as data routing, in-network
processing, information querying,
energy processing, etc.
The course is aimed both at students
who wish to do research in the sensor
networks area, as well as at students
from related disciplines who wish to
understand what new challenges sensor
networks pose for their own disciplines.
Students will undertake a major sensor
networks analysis and design project of
their own choosing.
PREREQUISITES:( ITCT206B)
CMPN210B Computer Networks,
Organization
(ITCT590G) SCCO110M Scientific

Computing (1 credit)
This is an emerging course covering the
basics of practical scientific computing
for mathematicians, computer scientists,
physical scientists, and finance. Topics
ranging from basic mathematical
principles and algorithms of numerical
analysis to practical issues ranging
from software reliability to performance
on modern computing hardware.
The outline below contains details of
contents.
PREREQUISITES: The prerequisites are
linear algebra, multivariate calculus,
some computer literacy, and (for the
Monte Carlo part) some exposure to
elementary probability theory. Students
are expected to program in C/C++
from the beginning.
(ITCT581G) VISU110M Visualization
(1 credit)
field of scientific visualisation for
computational science and other
scientific data. Computer Visualisation
embodies audio, graphics, animation,
multimedia and visualisation
methodology to present complex
information through intuitive human
interfaces. The course provides an
analysis of different information forms
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such as nominal, ordinal, interval, tree,

and other methods of visualisation.
Students will develop an understanding
of the various data types and algorithms
to represent scientific data through
interactive projects and real-world
applications.
This is an Emerging Topics
graduate course in the Information
Communications Technology Program.
It consists of 12 contact hours and
a final project presentation. Class
sessions are interactive and assessment
is based on class participation and the
final project.
PREREQUISITES: Undergraduate
courses in C Programming and
Calculus, or instructor consent.

and exercises. At the end of the course
the students are expected to set up a
new business.
(ITCT513G) ENTR110M Business

Practices and Entrepreneurship (3
credits)
(ITCT587G) PARA110M Parallel

Computing (1 credit)
Introductory course on the use of
parallel programming techniques for
realisation of effective parallelisation of
compute-hungry applications with the
aim of shortening their execution time.
PREREQUISITES: Any C, C++ or Java
programming courses
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(ITCT586G) OPCO110M Introduction

to Optical Communication (1 credit)
This is a graduate course on Optical
Communication Systems. Students in
the class should have completed an
undergraduate course on Analog and
Digital Communication Systems. This
class provides a broad introduction to
advanced topics in optics and optical
networks.
The material covered will introduce
students to the diverse literature on
optical networks and expose them to
the fundamental issues in designing
and analysing optical communication
systems. It will explain how optical
communication systems are used to
provide high-speed communication
connections. You will learn basic optical
principles including how to create
and detect light signals, reflection and
refraction, basic lightwave propagation
and optical signal processing.
The course will also provide an
overview of the components and basic
operation of optical systems including
synchronous optical network (SONET),
synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH),
fiber distributed data interface (FDDI),
passive optical networks (PON) and
dense wave division multiplexing
(DWDM).
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The course is aimed both at students

who wish to do research in the optical
networks area, as well as at students
from related disciplines who wish to
understand what new challenges optical
communication systems pose for their
own disciplines. Students will undertake
a major optical communication system
analysis and design project of their own
choosing.
CMPN210B Computer Networks,
(ITCT305B) COMN310B Communication
Systems, and (ITCT306B) DIGN310B
Digital Communications
(ITCT583G) WATM110M
Watermarking (1 credit)
This course provides an overview
of recent advances in watermarking
of image, video, audio, and other
media. Spatial, spectral, and temporal
watermarking algorithms. Perceptual
models. Use of cryptography in
steganography and watermarking.
Robustness, security, imperceptibility,
and capacity of watermarking. Content
authentication, copy control, intellectual
property, digital rights management, and
other applications. Class sessions are
interactive and assessment is based on
class participation and the final project.
courses in Signal Processing and

Object-oriented language
techniques (expert systems), and

visualisation technologies.
(ITCT585G) HAPA110M Advanced

Haptics (1 credit)
to the field of haptics, focusing on
teleoperated and virtual environments
that are displayed through the sense
of touch. Topics covered include
human haptic sensing and control,
design of haptic interfaces (tactile and
force), haptics for teleoperation, haptic
rendering and modeling of virtual
environments, control and stability
issues, and medical applications such
as tele-surgery and surgical simulation.
Class sessions are interactive and
assessment is based on class
participation and the final project.
courses in Object-oriented programming
languages.
Term 3
(ITCT591G) ENER110M ICT Energy

Systems (1 credit)
This course focuses on some
interesting ICT technologies and their
applications in oil and gas industry,
such as advanced SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition) systems,
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
technologies, soft computing
(ITCT600M) THES111M Graduate

Research Thesis (17 credits)
Master of Science
in Maritime
Management
There are many shore-based careers

in the Maritime Industry. These
will include Marine Pilots, Marine
Harbourmasters, Maritime Lawyers,
Port Captains, Ship Surveyors, Terminal
Operators, Cargo Planners and many
other support services.
Traditionally these jobs are filled by exseafaring officers and mostly those that
have reached an on-board management
position i.e. Captain, Chief Officer, Chief
or 2nd Engineer. Due to the current
shortage of officers in the worldwide
Merchant Fleet it is increasingly difficult
to identify ex-seafarers to take up these
posts and they are now often filled by
non-seafarers.
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An article published in Fairplay Daily
News dated 25th July, 2006 refers to
this problem as applied to the United
Kingdom, traditionally a shipping nation,
and the low levels of cadet recruitment
to the United Kingdom Merchant Navy.
The UK transport Minister warns that UK
will not have a shore-based shipping
industry.
With the continuing growth of ports
and shipping this problem will soon
become critical in Trinidad and Tobago
and there will be an increased need
for shore-based positions that require
industry-wide maritime knowledge and
experience.
In anticipation of the expected demand
for expertise in this area, the M.Sc.
Programme in Maritime Management
is aimed at providing a practical-based
qualification that will be suitable and
relevant to management positions in
the shore-based maritime industry
infrastructure. It is anticipated that the
applicants to this programme will be
predominantly a mix of sea-going senior
officers, planning to move into a shore
management position, and those who
have experience in the shore-based side
of the industry at a middle management
position. The programme will assist the
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seafarers in making the transition from

ship to shore and the non-seafarers to
understand the problems associated
with the sea-going sector of the
industry.
This mix of experience together with
the programme content will blend
together to give all the students a fuller
experience and understanding of the
industry.
It is expected that the main areas for
employment will be:
Port Operations
Port Planning
Harbourmaster
Freight forwarding and associated
maritime logistics
Environmental Protection of
waterways and the coast
Maritime Risk and Safety
Management
Although many possible career paths
are not addressed directly in the
Programme the research element of
the programme may follow a students
specific interest that could be focused
on a particular career
Admission Criteria
The following criteria will apply to all
applicants to the programme:
An officer in the Merchant Navy who
holds a Management Level Certificate
of Competency in compliance
with the International Convention
on Standards of Training,
Seafarers, 1978, as amended in
1995. A minimum of two years
service in this capacity will also be
required.
An officer in the Merchant Navy
who holds an Operational Level
Certificate of Competency in
compliance with the International
Convention on Standards of Training,
Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995
and who has a first degree.
A person holding a relevant first
degree.
A person with a minimum of ten years
middle management experience in a
maritime-related company.
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Programme Credits
Course Descriptors
(MPMM502G & MPMM506G)
SMAN613 & SMAN623 Maritime
Safety Management 1 & 2
(6 credits 3 each)
This unit provides students with an
understanding of the total management
issues required in managing a shipping
operation both onboard ship and ashore.
The inter-relationship of management
throughout the operation and how
ship and shore are linked is studied to
promote an understanding of how this
will enhance the commercial and safety
aims of the maritime venture. These
issues are examined with due regard to
the requirements of major international
maritime legislation, as well as Flag
State and Port State requirements. The
main topics covered are: maritime safety
and risk management, the operational
management of vessels, the technical
management of vessels, maritime
human resource management and
seafarer competence management. The
unit is intended to provide the students
with a broad understanding of the role
of the ship manager and the knowledge
and skills required to manage a fleet of
modern vessels.

EMAN613 & EMAN623 Environmental
Management 1 & 2
(6 credits 3 each)
The aim of the unit is to develop
the ability to show how the generic
concepts of marine environmental
management (both from the land and
shipping side) are pertinent to their
experience of the Caribbean.
Each block of delivery will serve a
different function:
Block One:
This block of teaching will focus
upon the generic issues of pollution.
Fundamental to this is a discussion
concerning the values and evolution
of environmental thinking apropos
issues of pollution, management,
control, and sustainability.
Block Two:
This will focus MARPOL and Coastal
Zone pollution issues from a
Caribbean context. These will form
the focus for a series of discussions
relative to the way in which the local
context fits with global/generic view.
This block will finish with a session
looking at lessons learned, both
on a contextual and educational
basis, and might form the start of a
discussion about potential research
projects. A final short session on the

State of the Art will be delivered to
inform the students of the direction
in which the agenda will be moving.
This will be directed toward future
areas of employment in order to
assist the student in meeting future
challenges.
PMAN613 & PMAN623 Port &
Terminal Management in the
Caribbean 1 & 2 (6 credits - 3 each)
This course will examine management
principles with particular emphasis
upon maritime management. It will also
enable students to develop a thorough
grasp of port management issues by
providing a detailed understanding of
the principles and practices of port
management within a framework of
international transportation systems.
Particular emphasis will be placed upon
the management of operations using
information technology systems.
The use of case studies relating to
international ports will enable the
student to make comparisons with port
management in the Caribbean and
identify where possible improvements
in development and efficiency might be
made.
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LMAN613 & LMAN623 Maritime
Management and Legislation 1 & 2 (6
credits 3 each)
This unit provides students with an
understanding of the major international
maritime conventions and how these
impact upon the management of
shipping operations both onboard ship
and ashore. It will expose students to
the essential rules of private maritime
law as well as public international law
of the sea. The legal requirements
of the ship to shore interface will
be studied from both national and
international perspectives to promote an
understanding of the commercial and
safety aims of the maritime venture.
The various maritime zones and
jurisdictional regimes recognised in
contemporary international law will be
introduced in order to facilitate a wider
understanding of international maritime
law.
The main areas of study will be the Law
of the Sea, Maritime Insurance, Salvage,
Charterparties and the Contract of
Affreightment
Master of Arts in
Carnival Studies
The Master of Arts Degree in Carnival
Studies will focus on Carnival as both a
cultural product and a cultural practice
that are unique to the multicultural
society of Trinidad and Tobago. It will
provide perspectival lenses through
which students will come to understand
the richness, aesthetic beauty and depth
of the festivities relevant to the Carnival
in particular and to the folk traditions
of Trinidad and Tobago in general. The
courses will deal with mas, masking
and the masquerade, the history
and evolution of the music and the
instruments as well as the development
and spread of Carnival at home and
abroad.
Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Arts Degree
in Carnival Studies will be able to
assume positions such as:
- Artistic Directors
- Conductors of Music and Chorales
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- Artistic Directors
- Cultural, Academic and Artistic
Education
- Calypsonians
- Event Management and Planning
- Choral Directors
- Musical Directors
- Musical Theatre Personnel
- Music Educators in Private and
Public Schools
- Composers
- Music Producers
- Production Managers
- Music Therapy
- Recording Industry Professionals
- Tourism Promotion Project Officers
- Music for Film and Television,
Corporate Video Concerns
- Musicians for the police, Army and
other Military Bands
- Show Producers
(e.g. Dimanche Gras)
- Lecturers, Instructors and Professors
of Music and Carnival Studies
- National Carnival Commission
Supervisors
- National Carnival Commission
Commissioners
Admissions Criteria
accordance with UTTs Academic
Masters
Programmes
Regulations, Policies and Procedures for

Post Graduate Programmes sections:
5:3:1 Entry to the MSc

programmes will normally require

the following qualifications and /or

experience:
(i) Persons holding a Bachelors

degree from an approved university

with a B+ average of Upper

Second Class honours or an

equivalent GPA.
(ii) Persons holding a Bachelors

degree with a lower than

B+ average but with compensating

experience and / or qualifications.
(iii) Persons with other professional

qualifications and experience

deemed suitable by the Board for

Post-Graduate Studies, Research

and Development.
Programme Credits
requires successful completion of 40 or
49 credits with a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.0.
(CSEL510G) Pro-Seminar in
Ethnomusicology (3 Credits)

PREREQUISITE: BFAC327B
(CSFN511G) Caribbean Carnival and
Culture (4 Credits)
origins of carnivals, and to the history
and development of the Trinidad-style
Carnival in particular, and Caribbean
carnivals in general. Students will study
the circumstances whereby the carnivals
reached North American and European
cities, and the laws, regulations and
other social circumstances that have
affected the music, dance and the many
accompanying masquerades which
today comprise the festivals.
(CSFN512G) Caribbean History and

Civilization (4 Credits)
history of the Caribbean area from the
era of Columbus up to the present and
the development of social, political
and economic institutions that are
important for an understanding of
the contemporary Caribbean. It will
provide for students a broad analysis
of Caribbean history, as they are led to
consider the comparisons and contrasts,
the uniformities and contradictions,
the convergences and divergences,
the various ideologies and thoughts
that have plagued the difficult attempts
at social construction, adaptation and
reconstruction in this exciting and
important area, that is so often forgotten
by modern-day historians.
(CSEL513G) A History of the Calypso
(3 Credits)
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history.
(CSEL518G) Mas Camp Studies (3
Credits)
history.
(CSFN514G) Fundamentals and
Techniques of Calypso Composition,
Language and Performance (4
Credits)
This is an in-depth study of all the
elements needed for the composition
of a good calypso. It includes the art
of rhyming and lyrical measurement,
the history and development of the
art form, the methods at arriving at
suitable melodies to accompany the
lyrics, and the history, development and
understanding of the traditions that have
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guided, regulated and governed the

various compositions and performances.
Emphasis will be placed too, on the
language of calypso as well as on the
methods (lyrical, tuneful and otherwise)
used by calypsonians to treat with
compositions that underscore important
concepts that affect Caribbean people
such as identity, satire, smut, race,
ethnicity, nationalism, colonialism and
male-female relationships.
(CSEL515G) Caribbean Music:
Fundamentals, Structure and
Performance (3 Credits)
French and Spanish Caribbean, such as
Zouk, Cadence, Salsa, Parang, Calypso
and Chutney, through illustration of
the many ways that aesthetics, ritual,
(CSEL516G) Understanding the

Social Sciences (3 Credits)
A topical examination of the social
dimensions of Caribbean cultures from
the origins of human habitation to the
present. Its interdisciplinary approach
various social sciences, with attention
given to the arts of the Caribbean as well
as the ideologies and thoughts that have
emanated from academics, leaders and
notable personalities of post-colonial,
Caribbean society.
(CSEL517G) Topics and Treatment of
Themes in Calypso (3 Credits)
The course will basically expose
students to the many ways that, over
time, calypsonians have used to treat
with selected themes using music,
lyrics and performance habits with a
view to communication. The selected
themes, to a large extent, are meant to
help the students to better understand
the social structure and behavioural
patterns of the people of Trinidad and
Tobago in particular, and of those of the
wider Caribbean in general.
PREREQUISITE: CSEL513G
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(CSEL519G) Basic Thermodynamics

(3 Credits)
Tobago as the Calypso Tent. It will be,
introduce students to the operations and
management of a calypso tent. Students
will be attached to a master artist at the
camp and under his/her supervision
will participate in all the tents activities
such as the selection of musicians
and music making, management, the
holding of auditions for the selection of
singers, the drawing up of the nightly
singers, the purchasing of materials
for decorations, and the day to day
operations including advertising policies
and the strategy for increasing the tents
(CSEL521G) Exploratory Research in

the Social Sciences (3 Credits)
This unit is the second part of the
programme on research methods and
furthers the students knowledge of the
nature, value and methods of research
in the social sciences. It explores how
research findings come to assume the
status of knowledge and the scientific
structure that permits the findings to do
so. The course also exposes students to
problems that usually arise in the course
of research and the methods of solving
them.
(CSFN721G) Carnival Studies:
Research Paper/Thesis (6 Credits)
This course reflects a comprehensive,
systematic presentation of a researched
topic using the scientific approach in
the social sciences. The presentation
underscores the relationship between
theory and research and demonstrates
the interrelated stages that normally
define such methods.
PREREQUISITE: A course in Research
Methods in the Social Sciences
(CSEL520G) Pan Yard Studies (3
Credits)
Tobago as the Pan Yard. It will be,

component of the Masters Degree in the
introduce students to the operations,
events and management of a pan yard.
Students will be attached to a master
artist/pannist at the yard and under
his/her supervision will participate
in all the yards activities such as the
selection of a music arranger, selection
of musicians and music for musicmaking, management, the holding of
auditions for the selection of pannists
and panorama, the drawing up of the
nightly/weekly/monthly programme,
the bases for payment of players/
pannists, the purchasing of materials for
decorations, the purchasing of pans for
tuning, the tuning of pans, and the day
to day operations of the yard, including
advertising policies and the strategy for
increasing the yards patronage. This
unit serves, therefore, as the arms and
feet of the brainy and more theoretical
courses in the overall programme, as
it allows students to observe in a more
practical manner, the concepts learnt in
the others.
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(CSFN522G) Carnival Ethnography:
Writing Empirical Research Reports
(4 Credits)
This course emphasises the guidelines
used by social science writers of
empirical research. It is thus concerned
with the types of information that
is normally included in a research
report, the manner of expressing the
information and where the data should
be placed within the report itself. The
focus throughout the course will be
on carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
and carnival ethnography. The course
content also examines the many ways
that research in the realm has been
conducted over the years by well-known
researchers, their methods of analysis
as well as their ways of writing the
reports.
PREREQUISITE: CSEL521G or a Course
in Research Methods in the Social
Sciences
Additional Information
students are required to choose any development goals. This programme

will provide graduates with professional
six (6)
breadth and depth to compliment their
(C) CSFN721G: Carnival Studies: undergraduate training in core science
or engineering disciplines. Breadth
Research Paper/Thesis 6 Credits
in terms of exposure to the range of
environmental issues, tools, techniques
and bodies of knowledge; and depth in
terms of application of core specialist
knowledge to specific real-life
applications.

Masters in
Environmental
Science and
Management
This programme is designed to fill

the increasing gap in national human
resources required in the demand
areas of environmental research
and development; environmental
entrepreneurship; technical expertise in
environmental science and technology;
and environmental policy making.
The graduates of the M.Sc. in

Environmental Science and
Management will be able to apply
(A) The four (4) Master Core Courses scientific principles and technical
knowledge to the management of
of four (4) credits each
environmental issues that present
(B) The Track Courses of which the themselves as Trinidad and Tobago
moves towards its sustainable
Required Courses: Taught Courses and
A Research Paper
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Opportunities
The Masters in Environmental Science
and Management will be able to assume
positions such as:
Environmental/ HSE Manager
Environmental/ HSE Analyst/Officer
Environmental/HSE Auditor
Environmental/HSE Engineer
Environmental/HSE Specialist
Environmental Scientist/Chemist/
Microbiologist
Environmental Impact Specialist
Environmental Impact Specialist
Environmental/HSE Compliance Officer
Environmental Project Manager/ Officer
Environmental Risk/ Security Manager
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Admissions Criteria
Entry to the M.Sc. programmes and
qualifications and/or experience.
M.Sc. Admission Priority Admission
Route
ADMISSION to M.Sc. Environmental
Science and Management Programme
1st Route:
A Bachelors degree in Environmental
Science, or Environmental Engineering;
PLUS at least two years of post
Bachelors work experience related to the
environmental field.
2nd Route:
A Bachelors degree in Natural or
Physical Sciences, or Engineering other
than environmental;
PLUS at least two years of post
Bachelors work experience related to the
environmental field.
3rd Route: (To be applied only on a
case-by-case basis).
A Bachelors degree; at least five years
of related work experience in the
environmental field, and evidence and

demonstration of previous exposure
to relevant environmental, technical or
professional development.
MATURE ENTRY LEVEL STUDENTS
Applicants not meeting the above
requirement but who possess 5 or more
years relevant work experience and
can demonstrate previous exposure to
technical or professional development
training may also apply. Such persons
will be considered on a case by case
basis.
ADMISSION WITH ADVANCED
STANDING
Applicants with qualifications and
experience deemed suitable for advance
standing by the programme professor,
will be forwarded to the Post Graduate
Studies, Research and Development
Board for ratification.
Programme Credits
credits.

Six (6) Core Courses
(ESEV510G) ENIA210M
Environmental Impact Assessment (3
Credits)
This course will engage the students
in the theory and practice of
environmental assessment principles
and methodologies including design
and conduct of biophysical, social,
cumulative, strategic and sustainability
assessment studies. It will also examine
the Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) process, and national and
international requirements of EIAs.
(ESEV511G) ELAP110M
Environmental Law and Policy (3
Credits)
This course introduces the institutional
and legal principles used in
development and implementation of
local environmental laws, regulations
and policies; and linkages to
international environmental conventions.
It exposes students to processes by
which laws and policies are formulated
and applied; with particular emphasis
on implementation of existing policies,
laws and standards in regulatory and
industrial settings. Comparisons with
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foreign environmental policy and legal
systems; innovative command and
control regimes; linkages to national
planning and industrial policies; and
industry and societal perspectives on
environmental regulations and policies
are also included.
(ESEV512G) EMSA210M
Organizational Environmental
This course engages students in
identifying strategic management
principles and organisational
management techniques to make
environmental management
decisions. Topics to be included are:
application and implementation of
environmental management systems;
auditing procedures; product/process
certification schemes in various
industries; corporate sustainability
reporting; environmental management
as part of corporate social responsibility;
and environmental innovation.
(ESEV510G) ENVM210M
Environmental Monitoring (3 Credits)
This course will provide students
with practical knowledge and skills in
environmental monitoring techniques.
Applicable monitoring techniques will
be covered for several environmental
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media, including surface water,

groundwater, air, noise, nuclear
radiation, electromagnetic wave
radiation, soil, solid wastes, and
hazardous waste. Attention will be paid
to methods of ensuring local, regional,
and international regulatory compliance
in all monitoring work. Health and Safety
concerns and Data Quality Objectives
will be introduced. Statistical sampling
designs, including methods for discrete
and continuous sampling acquisition,
will be covered. The course will include
lectures, field trips, and practical
laboratory exercises.
PREREQUISITES: (ESEV514G)
ECHM110M and (ESEV513G)
BPES110M
(ESEV511G) POLL110M Pollution
Management I (3 Credits)
This course will introduce students
to applying scientific principles
and theory to solve pollution of the
air and the terrestrial environment.
Simplified mathematical formulations
will be used where possible to
facilitate understanding of quantitative
phenomena and concepts. Topics
to be covered include hazardous
and nonhazardous waste, dispersion
modelling, reduction and prevention,
noise and details on the current state
of the art in control measures. The

emphasis is on pollution management
and prevention.
PREREQUISITE: (ESEV514G)
BPES110M
(ESEV520G) POLL210M Pollution
Management II (3 Credits)
to applying scientific principles and
theory to minimise pollution of the soil
and water. Simplified mathematical
formulations will be used where
possible to facilitate understanding of
quantitative phenomena and concepts,
for developing preventions and controls.
Topics to be covered include water
management, technologies used in
wastewater treatment; land degradation,
sustainable soil management, and
conservation strategies, with the
emphasis on pollution control and
prevention measures.
PREREQUISITE:(ESEV514G)
BPES110M
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Courses for the Environmental

Generalists Professionals
(ESEV513G) BPES110M
Environmental Biology (3 Credits)
This course promotes students to
analyse the interrelationship of humans
and the biosphere and examines
the application of biological and
biogeochemical facts, concepts, and
principles related to the environment.
Topics to be covered include ecology,
pollution microbiology, aquatic
biology, ecosystem structure, energy
flow and use, biogeochemical cycles,
conservation of forests and wildlife and
preservation of biological diversity.
(ESEV514G) ECHM110M
Environmental Chemistry (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the application
of chemical principles to both the study
of the physical environment and the
solution of environmental problems,
including subjects such as abating or
controlling environmental pollution
and degradation. Cycles within the
individual compartments or spheres
will be examined, including ozone
formation/destruction, photochemical
smog, acid rain, the greenhouse effect,
and heavy metals transport. The physical
laws of matter will be covered at the
beginning of the course. References will

be made to these principles throughout
the discussions of the environmental
spheres. They include chemical
kinetics and thermodynamics applied
to the fundamental understanding
of aqueous environmental samples
including natural waters, wastewaters
and treated waters; factors controlling
chemical concentrations, acid-base
equilibria, solubility equilibria, complex
formation, electrochemistry, adsorption
phenomena, nutrients, sewage treatment
and soil structure, greenhouse gases
etc. will also be covered.
(ESEV516G) RISA110M Quantitative

and Qualitative Risk Assessment (3
Credits)
sound knowledge and understanding
of the methodology of quantitative
risk assessment for evaluating
and predicting the probability of
potential damage to the environment.
It introduces risk assessment
methodologies both quantitative and
qualitative, as a tool in the decision
making process
PREREQUISITE: A Statistical Data
Analysis Course
(ESEV515G) ENEC110M
Environmental Economics (3 Credits)
This course provides students
with information on key economic
concepts, and techniques for resolving
environmental management challenges.
It includes the theoretical fundamentals
of microeconomics, externalities,
public goods, efficient renewable and
non-renewable resource allocation and
sustainability economics. Emphasis will
be placed on applying analytical tools
and techniques such as cost benefit
analysis and resource valuation; and
designing and interpreting market based
instruments such as tradable pollution
permit programmes.
(ESEV517G) SDAT110M Statistical

Data Analysis (3 Credits)
A course that examines graphical and
exploratory data analysis; modeling,
estimation, and hypothesis testing;
analysis of variance; regression
analysis; concepts and tools involved
in data analysis. Special emphasis
will be on examples drawn from the
biological and environmental sciences.
Components of sampling design will
be discussed, as well as the sampling
protocols and methods for the three
main environmental spheres (air,
soil, water). Students will be involved
in applied work through statistical
computing using relevant software.
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(ESEV518G) ENCA210M Programme
Project (3 Credits)
This course will require the
students to write a technical paper
that demonstrates evidence of a
comprehensive understanding of the
effects of biological, chemical and
physical hazards in the environment on
living organisms, ecosystem, and the
means of managing these hazards. The
paper can characterise the biological,
chemical and physical hazards affecting
human and ecosystem health; or
apply knowledge of these factors in
developing management strategies
and making policy recommendations;
or critically analyse scientific and lay
literature in the field of environmental
studies; or conceptualise, design,
implement, and evaluate programmes
and policies to protect and promote
environmental sustainability, or a
combination of themes.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of all the
required courses or permission of the
programme leader
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Masters in
Environmental
Integrated Coastal and
Ocean Management
(ICOM)
There is a paucity of baseline biological,

chemical and physical information
which severely restricts our ability to
effectively manage our surrounding
coastal and oceanic milieux.
Consequently, the development of
successful strategies for the sustainable
use of goods and services from these
environments becomes intricate. This
situation must be transposed since
increased awareness of the dynamics of
coastal and oceanic control processes
will work to significantly increase
opportunities for the protection and
sustainable exploitation of existing
resources. Moreover, the availability
of accurate biological, chemical
and physical data will increase our
ability to recognise the influence of
anthropogenic disturbances upon these
environments and how best to work
out acceptable corrective measures
whenever needed. Overall, a more
detailed understanding of coastal and

oceanic dynamics will lead to enhanced
entrepreneurial, technological and
socio-economical progress while
providing the knowledge through which
more effective management policy can
be developed. This is equally true for
renewable resources, as exemplified
by fisheries and other food-harvesting
activities, and non-renewable wealth, as
illustrated by extractive industries. The
diversity of training and research needed
to back-stop sustainable development
of coastal and oceanic ecosystems
is astonishing and includes, but is
not limited to, oceanic and coastal
environmental quality, biodiversity and
conservation, oceanography, coastal
processes and dynamics, fisheries
and aquaculture, analysis of coastal
and marine resources, and marine
governance, policy and law.
The enormous opportunities that exist
for cross-cutting programmes in
science, technology, economics and
marketing, across all ecosystems are
understandable even to the uninitiated.
Additionally, interdisciplinary research
is required to assist sustainability and
policy development in integrated coastal
zone management-related disciplines,
including ecosystem protection and
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re-nourishment, urban planning,

agricultural development, human health,
transportation and energy issues, and
waste and water management. Essential
aspects of sustainable coastal and
oceanic resource utilisation include the
need for habitat research, assessment,
monitoring and protection, and a
consciousness for the potential effects
of climate change upon resource
exploitation and availability.
Our post-graduate programmes have
therefore been developed specifically to
ensure that nationals acquire appropriate
training and research experience
to support sustainable use and
rehabilitation of our coasts and oceans.
Opportunities
The Masters in Environmental Science
and Management will be able to assume
positions within areas such as:
Energy sector (oil and gas)
Tourism / Hospitality sector
Recreation sector
Boating Industry
Seafood Industry
Public sector (e.g. Ministries,
Educational establishments, Advisory
bodies, Fisheries, Beaches,
Planning)
Consultancies
Non-Governmental Organisations
(NGOs)
Educational and Research
Institutions
Specific employment opportunities

include:
Coastal Resources Management
Specialist
Marine Protected Areas Manager
Marine Environmental Manager/
Officer
Sustainable Development Analyst
Environmental Officer/Analyst
Science Officer
Environmental Educator
Applied Environmental Research
Scientist
Environmental Policy Analyst
Research Analyst
Fisheries Officer
Environmental Planning Officer
Aquaculture Development Officer
Fisheries/Aquaculture
Biology/Ecology/Conservation
(e.g. Coral Reefs, Wetlands, Coastal
Ecosystem)
Biodiversity
Trade and Market Development
Climate Change
Ozone Specialists
Marine archaeology and history

Marine biotechnology
Non-renewable resource utilisation
and management
Admissions Criteria
Entry to the M.Sc. programmes and
qualifications and/or experience.
M.Sc. Admission Priority Admission
Route
ADMISSION to M.Sc. Integrated Coastal
and Ocean Management (ICOM)
1st Route:
from an approved university with a
B+ average or Upper Second Class
2nd Route:
or qualifications.
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3rd Route: (To be applied only on a
case-by-case basis).
Persons with other professional
qualifications and experience
deemed suitable by the Board for
Post-graduate Studies, Research and
Development.
Mature Entry Level Students
Mature students bring a wealth of
experience with them that benefits both
them and their fellow students. Although
the specific entry requirements for
this programme are listed above, entry
requirements for mature applicants
are not held rigid and vary from one
individual to another. For the application
review process, the committee will seek
the following criteria:
Evidence of the students ability to
study at the required level
Evidence of relevant years of
experience or interest in relation to
the subject
Additionally, if necessary mature
students will be directed to participate
in foundation courses that provide
additional background in a specific area
of deficiency, in order to provide the
student with the time and experience to
build the required academic base.
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Admission with Advanced Standing

Applicants with qualifications and
experience deemed suitable for advance
standing by the programme professor,
will be forwarded to the Post Graduate
Studies, Research and Development
Board for ratification.
There is no provision for advanced
standing. However students may be
given course exemptions on a case
by case basis after reviewing their
academic qualifications. If the course
content of previous relevant course(s)
represents at least 90-95% of a course
within the M.Sc. Programme and the
student obtains at least a grade B+,
then the student may be considered
for an exemption for that course in the
M.Sc. programme.
Programme Credits
minimum of 36 credits with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.3.
Courses offered by Accord and their
Descriptions
Two (2) Required Courses
(COOS622G) Post-Graduate Seminar

(3 Credits)
This unit is designed to develop and
improve students ability in proposal
writing, critical analysis of written
documents (such as technical papers,
peer reviewed articles), report writing,
presentation, communication and
public relations skills. It will build on
interpersonal and team building skills
as well as cultivate effective oral and
written communication skills. This
course has two primary foci (individual
and group):
(COOS632G) Marine Research
Project (3 Credits)
This unit will require the student to write
a technical paper that demonstrates
evidence of a comprehensive
understanding of the biological,
chemical and physical elements of
the environment, and the role they
play on living organisms and marine
ecosystems. The project can either be
direct data collection focused on an
approved coastal and/or oceanic topic
or problem; or the characterisation of
biological, chemical and/or physical
factors on human or ecosystem health;
or development of management
strategies and policy recommendations;
or conceptualisation, design,
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implementation, and evaluation of

existing programmes and policies to
protect and promote environmental
sustainability in Trinidad and Tobago;
or a critical analysis of primary
and secondary literature in a preapproved field of marine science; or a
combination of themes.
Five (5) Core Courses
(REMD110P) Introduction to
See Post-Graduate Studies for details
(COOS521G) Marine Environmental
Law and Policy (3 Credits)
This course will provide post-graduate
students with an introduction to the
principles underlying international
environmental law as these apply to
coastal and oceanic issues. Coverage
will include consideration of State
Sovereignty with respect to territorial
waters and the natural resources
contained therein. Principles governing
the management of shared and common
properties and the obligation of states
to cooperate with respect to the same
will be covered with reference to
case studies and the development
of international conventions and
agreements. The idea of sustainable
development and how this has

become a central theme in international
environmental law will be examined.
Legal aspects relating to climate change
and the North/South divide and how
existing principles and differences
in global environmental standards
impact the conception of international
law will be examined. Application of
the precautionary approach to legal
frameworks that consider issues of
uncertainty (e.g., climate change,
fished stocks) shall be analysed and
its use evaluated with reference to case
studies. The relevance of environmental
law to impact assessments and the
need for harmonisation of international
regulations as these relate to economic
activities, transboundary pollution,
biodiversity and human rights will be
examined.
(REMD210P) Research Methodology
(3 Credits)
See Post-Graduate Studies for details
(COOS621G) Coasts, Oceans and
Climate Change (3 Credits)
an understanding of the causes of
climate change and of the numerous
possible consequences that these
changes may have on coastal
and oceanic environments. The

uncertainty surrounding climate
change predictions, both in terms of
their extent and geography, will be
discussed. Direct physical and indirect
biological and ecological impacts of
climate change will be considered.
Necessary adaptations by human coastal
communities and their vulnerability to
the probable effects of climate change
will be examined in context to a broad
range of coastal management issues.
Biological and ecological adaptations as
well as potential future consequences of
climatic perturbations will be described
for selected marine ecosystems.
(COOS631G) Integrated Coastal and
Ocean Management (3 Credits)
This course will draw from the students
existing knowledge of ecological,
economical, cultural, technical, legal
issues and social questions and apply
these to the study of the coastal and
ocean environment. It allows students to
consolidate much of the understandings,
skills and techniques acquired in
previous courses in the programme.
Students will use investigative projects,
critical reviews and discussions to
examine management principles,
impact assessments, and legislative
and administrative arrangements
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relative to integrated coastal and ocean
management (ICOM). Case studies will
be taken from sources local, regional
and global.
Nine (9) Elective Courses
(COOS531G) Tropical Marine
Ecosystems (3 Credits)
the knowledge of marine ecosystem
dynamics, in relation to biotic
communities, energy flow, sensitivity
to disturbance, current threats, and
key components. This course aims
to integrate physical, chemical and
biological factors to achieve an
understanding in tropical marine
dynamics. This course will address
advance topics in: aquatic ecology
(ocean and coastal water column),
coastal ecology (coral reef, mangrove
seagrasses, rocky shore, beaches),
and substrates (offshore rock, and
sediments).
(COOS501G) Tropical Aquaculture (3
Credits)
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food
production activity in the world with fifty
percent of our seafood being derived
from farming, a level that continues to
increase annually. This course provides
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a broad overview of all aspects of

tropical aquaculture and will provide
students with a comprehensive and
practical introduction to principles,
practices and management tropical
aquaculture systems. It will introduce
students to the production of
economically important aquatic animals
for food, recreation, commercial
products and ecosystem management
and spans various disciplines including
nutrition, growth, reproduction, health
management, husbandry, engineering
and economics relevant to overall
aquaculture production. It will explore
captive breeding and artificial rearing,
and the maintenance of organisms
under controlled conditions. This course
is designed to increase the students
technical and managerial competencies
in production aquaculture.
(COOS502G) Marine Pollution (3
Credits)
to the scientific principles and theory
related to pollution in the marine
environment. Topics will include
the sources and nature of pollutants
their detection through chemical
and biomarker means. The effects
of different types of pollution on
marine and estuarine organisms,
biotic communities and humans will

be examined with reference to case
studies. The course will include
examination of eutrophication,
runoff (including sediments), toxins
(industrial, agricultural, domestic),
hydrocarbons, solid waste, pathogens,
bioaccumulation, ecotoxicology,
transport of pollutants, importance of
hydrology modeling and the various
management and mitigation issues
surrounding the subject.
(COOS503G) Coastal and Oceanic
Applications of GIS (3 Credits)
This course would introduce the
foundational concepts and theories
behind geographic information systems
(GIS), as well as provide practical
training in using and applying GIS
tools/software. It will present different
aspects of a GIS towards addressing
environmental issues, problem solving
and decision support. Students will
learn the properties of spatial data, the
integration of spatial and non-spatial
data using GIS software on a desktop
PC, and how to research and answer
environmental questions using GIS. The
course will consist of lectures covering
theoretical background and concepts,
tutorials to learn the use of GIS software,
and assignments involving problem
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solving and analysis. This course

incorporates computer lab time.
(COOS504G) Remote Sensing
Coastal Oceans (3 Credits)
This course is intended to introduce
students to the concept of remote
sensing and some of its applications
as they pertain to coastal and oceanic
datasets. Techniques in image
processing, image interpretation and
the extraction of spatial information
from remotely sensed imagery are
examined. Practical experience in data
manipulation and display will be given.
(COOS601G) Tropical Fisheries
overview of the approach and process of
tropical fisheries management with an
emphasis on a system-based method.
Students will examine quantitative
methods of fisheries assessment
and discuss management options
and how regulations can be used to
achieve specific economic, social and
biological objectives. In addition this
course will expose students to current
primary literature related to fisheries
management.
(COOS602G) MPAs, Parks and

Tourism Management (3 Credits)
This course investigates Marine
Protected Areas (MPAs) and Marine
Parks in relation to their use in
promoting sustainable tourism. After
briefly describing the other functions of
MPAs (e.g. Fisheries Management) the
interests of tourists in marine life and
processes are described and a tourism
value placed on biodiversity (e.g. fishes,
corals, birds) and system function
(e.g. beach sand regeneration, coastal
protection). Methods for estimating
the success of MPA management
in the conservation of resources are
discussed. The economic value of
tourism in the Caribbean is reviewed
to assist in the valuation of resources
within MPAs. Case studies from the
Caribbean region and elsewhere
are used to outline the range of
management practices, including comanagement, and to gain a pragmatic
understanding of best practice in the
face of competing demands. The role of
legal processes in MPA establishment
and support is also discussed.
(MDMS505G) IEMC518 Innovation

and Technology Management (5.5
Credits)
This module provides students with
frameworks for technology and
innovation management, so that
they can evaluate technologies and
innovations and propose how these
could be managed to deliver sustainable
commercial benefits. Further, the
students are taught how to apply their
knowledge and skills in any of the
broad range of organisations working
in the technology and innovation field
from large corporations and research
organisations, to university spin-outs
and new start-ups.
(MDFN510G) IEMC506
Entrepreneurship and Transferable
Skills (4.5 Credits)
See IIEM for details
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