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 Soil Heterogeneity and Environmental Impact Assessment   

Objectives:

  1. To understand the nature of soil variation and to quantify the soil variation.
  2. To design soil management systems in accordance with soil variation.
Course Code: 
ASS 804
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Land Use And Environmental Science

Surface and Groundwater Hydrology   

Content: The course is designed to cover Global hydrological cycle, rainfall-runoff relations, streamflow and hydrographs, frequency analysis of runoff data and sedimentation in reservoirs. It also provides students with groundwater flow and geologic formations, basic concepts in soil moisture and soil moisture potentials, interrelationships between groundwater and surface water, elementary theory of groundwater movement, salt water encroachment, dispersion in soil water encroachment and flow of a non-homogeneous fluid in a porous medium.

Objectives:

  1. To provide students with the knowledge of surface and groundwater hydrology
  2. To the knowledge to environmental sanitation and water quality.

Reading materials

  1. Goodman, A.S. 1984. Principles of Water Resources Planning. Englewood Cliffs. N.J. Prentice Hall.
  2. Hillel, D. 1980. Applications of Soil Physics. Academic Press, Inc. New York.
  3. Mather, J.R. 1984. Water Resources. John Wiley, New York.
  4. Montgomery, C.W. 1995. Environmental Geology. WMC Brown Publishers.
  5. Ward, C.H. Giger, W. and McCarty, P.L. (eds.) 1985. Groundwater Quality. John Wiley & Sons, New York.

 

Course Code: 
ASS 803
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Land Use And Environmental Science

Environmental Soil Chemistry 

Content: The course is designed to equip students with an overview of soil chemistry, inorganic soil components, chemistry of soil organic matter, soil solution-solid phase equilibria, sorption phenomena on soils and ion exchange processes, kinetics of soil chemical processes, redox chemistry of soil, the chemistry of soil acidity, and the chemistry of saline and sodic soils.

Objective:To expose students to the fundamental concepts of soil chemistry so as to apply them to environmentally significant reactions in the soil.

Reading materials

  1. Brown, H.J.M. 1979. Environmental Chemistry of the Elements. Academy Press, London.
  2. Manahan, S.E. 1991. Environmental Chemistry. Lewis Publishers, Chelsea, Michigan, USA.
  3. O’Neill, P. 1993. Environmental Chemistry. 2nd Edn. Chapman & Hall London.
  4. Richardson, M.L. 1991. Chemistry, Agriculture and the Environment. Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge.
  5. Sparks, D.L. 1995. Environmental Soil Chemistry. Academic Press Inc.
  6. Sposito, G. 1989. The Chemistry of Soils. Oxford Univ. Press

 

Course Code: 
ASS 805
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Land Use And Environmental Science

Integrated Soil Fertility Management    

 Content: The course exposes students to concepts of soil fertility, mechanisms of plant nutrient absorption, plant nutrient uptake properties, soil fertility amendments, fertilizer technology and use, and fertilizer interactions in soils. It also provides the students with the concepts in soil fertility evaluation, soil test methodology, and fertilizer recommendations. Physical, chemical and biological approaches for integrated soil fertility management are also presented, and the strategies for implementation are discussed.

The course entails processes of soil formation (factors-processes-properties), nature of soil variation and factors affecting soil variation, Scales and types of soil variation-systematic and random variation. The course also exposes students to sampling designs for quantifying map unit variations, types of land resources field studies, predicting variability of soils from landscape models-the catena concept, slope curvature landscape morphology and soil anisotropy.

Objective: To introduce the students to the concepts of soil fertility management and the fertilizer interactions in soils

Reading materials

  1. Bridges, E.M. and Davidson, D.A. 1982. Principles and applications of Soil Geography. Longman Press
  2. Buol, S.W., Hole, F.D. and McCracken, R.J. 1989. Soil Genesis and Classification. 3rd Edn. Wiley, New York
  3. Ripley, B.D. 1981. Spatial Statistics. Wiley, New York
  4. Wilding, L.P. and Drees, L.R. 1978. Spatial Variability: A Pedologists Viewpoint. In: Diversity of Soils in the Tropic. Soil Science Society of America Special Pub. 34
Course Code: 
ASS 802
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Land Use And Environmental Science

Soil Ecology and Soil Quality     

Content:  The course is designed to cover soil as an ecosystem, microbial ecology- bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses. The course contains the rhizosphere in relation to nutrient cycling- the carbon and nitrogen cycles. It emphasizes mineral transformations in soils-microbial transformation of P, S, Fe and Mn; Mycorrhizal symbioses-Ectomycorrhiza and endomycorrhiza; nutrient and metabolite interchange between symbionts; legume-rhizobium association, symbiotic N-fixation; ecological interrelationship; microorganisms and soil quality; microbial degradation of toxic chemicals in soils; and soil organic matter and its dynamics.

Objectives:

  1. To equip students with the understanding of soil-plant-microbe relationships and microbial contribution to some ecological processes
  2. To introduces students to the role of microbes in maintaining soil quality through microbial degradation of toxic substances such as agrochemicals

 

Reading materials

  1. Alexander, M. 1971. Microbial Ecology. Wiley, New York.
  2. Alexander, M. 1976. Introduction to Soil Microbiology. 2nd Edn. John Wiley & Sons
  3. Domsch, K.H and Gams, W. 1973. Fungi in Agricultural Soils. Academic press, new York.
  4. Killham, K. 1994. Soil Ecology. Cambridge Univ. Press.
  5. Round, F.E. 1973. The Biology of the Algae. Edward Arnold, London
  6. Sykes, G & F. A. Skinner (eds.) 1973. Actinomycetes. Academic Press, New York.

 

Course Code: 
ASS 801
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Land Use And Environmental Science
Degree Type: 
Master of PhilosophyDepartment of Soil Science
Programme Duration: 
2 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

Since the inception of the postgraduate programme in 2001 in ‘pure’ Soil Science, the department has found it increasingly difficult to attract students, which perhaps could be partly due to the low demand for ‘pure’ Soil Scientist in the job market. This problem, coupled with the threat to the health and well-being of people and global systems posed by environmental degradation and climate change, prompted the department to review its postgraduate programme. The review indicated the need to design a programme which will train graduates to tackle problems of environmental degradation in a sound way. 

Goal / Objectives: 

(i)    To expose students to the scientific principles of pollution at chemical levels and soil management in order to enable them approach environmental issues in a realistic way.
(ii)    To equip students with the concepts and procedures of land evaluation and use soil/land data to substantiate suitability of soil/land for specific purposes.
 

Career Opportunities: 

Employment Prospects of Graduates:
List of sectors of the economy that could employ graduates of the programme include:
(1)    Soil Research Institute
(2)    Ministry of Food and Agriculture
(3)    Universities
(4)    Crop Research Institute
(5)    Environmental Protection Agency
(6)    Multilateral organizations and Banks
(7)    NGOs
 

Entry Requirements: 

MPhil. programme: Candidates with BSc. Degree with Second Class (Lower Division) and above from a recognized University in Biological Science, Soil Science, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Renewable Natural Resources and other related  Earth Sciences.

Prof. Victor Yao Atsu Barku

Current Head, Department of Chemistry

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06 Aug, 2020

INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
UNESCO CATEGORY II INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

RE-ADVERTISEMENT 
The Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) has been upgraded to a UNESCO Category II Institute to advance and promote Educational Planning, Administration and Leadership for the West Africa Sub-region. 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-listed positions in the Institute as follows:

1.    Deputy Director-General
2.    Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach

1.  DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (DDG)
A. Position Description: 
i.    Position Title: Deputy Director-General 
ii.   Job Level: Managerial/Executive 
iii.   Location: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana 
iv.   Reports to: Director-General  
The Deputy Director-General (DDG) shall assist the DG for the overall operational performance of IEPA UNESCO Category II Institute and the achievements of the Institute’s growth and success agenda. The DDG’s responsibility also extends to supporting the DG’s effective management of the Institute in fulfilment of the declared vision and mission and within the statutory framework laid down by the IEPA Governing Board. The DDG shall be responsible for the Academic and Professional Development programmes of the Institute as well as coordinate the activities of the Institute’s directorates, chair the Institute’s meetings in the absence of the DG, and perform any other duties prescribed by the DG. The DDG shall assist the DG in the following: 
a.    Account for promoting and developing new Academic & Professional Development programmes for the sub-region with private and public sector stakeholders to ensure the Institute’s continuous growth. 
b.    Coordinate academic planning, curriculum development, accreditation and professional development programmes   in the Institute.
c.    Ensure the implementation and achievement of IEPA’s current and future strategic direction set by the Board.
d.    Ensure the delivery of strategic and operational key performance results and outcomes. 
e.    Provide the mandate and leadership for the Management Team to work in partnership across their operational groups, to lead and implement continuous improvements in educational processes, leveraging digital transformation, and ensuring delivery of client-centric services. 
f.     Account for developing new sub-regional opportunities and sustaining valuable relationships with private and public sector stakeholders to ensure the Institute’s continuous growth. 
g.    Assess and mitigate principal risks and compliance of the Institute’s core mandate, together with its growth and success and ensures that appropriate management and technological systems are in place for delivering the expected services and performance standards. 
h.    Provide strong visionary leadership and innovation.

B.  Qualification and Experience 
i.    A citizen of a member state of ECOWAS.
ii.    PhD and proven professional experience in one of the areas of competence of UNESCO particularly in Education.
iii.    Not older than 55 years by the date of appointment.
iv.    Over 15 years of work experience in the educational industry inclusive of 7 years in a senior management position in an educational institution.
v.    A proven track record and international exposure in his or her areas of expertise and practice.
vi.    Have experience in academic planning, curriculum design, accreditation processes and professional development programmes. 
vii.    Strong communication and people management, fundraising background and experience skills to build strong professional relationships, foster stakeholder engagement, create new partnerships and drive a culture of collaboration and innovation.
viii.    Exceptional leadership, management, interpersonal and team-building skills with a focus on securing strategic partnerships, educational planning, Human Resource, and educational management. 
ix.    Excellent knowledge of English or French and fair knowledge in the other.
x.    Membership of a relevant professional body. 

C.  Term of Office
The appointment shall be for three (3) years renewable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance to be assessed by the Governing Board if that is not beyond the Statutory retiring age of Sixty (60).

2.  DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION & OUTREACH (DRIO)
A.  Position Description: 
i.    Position Title: Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach
ii.   Job Level: Managerial/Executive 
iii.   Location: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana 
iv.   Reports to: Director-General 
The Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach (DRIO), reports to the Director-General (DG) and will be responsible for the Research, Innovation & Outreach Directorate of IEPA UNESCO Category II Institute. The Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach shall be responsible for the following: 
a)    Coordinate the Institute’s research agenda
b)    Source and manage funding for research
c)    Ensure quality research by writing research proposals that can sell and be executed to register the Institutes’ presence in the Ghanaian economy and the international domain
d)    Coordinate and support publication of journals and books in the Institute
e)    Advice management on procedures that promote research-based teaching
f)     Coordinate outreach activities 
g)     Find innovative ways of doing things

B.  Qualification and Experience 
i.    A citizen of a member state of ECOWAS.
ii.   PhD and proven professional experience in one of the areas of competence of UNESCO especially education. Professorial status would be an added advantage. 
iii.  Ten (10) years of working experience in a reputable University or related academic institution.
iv.  A proven track record and international exposure in his or her areas of expertise and practice.
v.   Individual of stature and integrity with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. 
vi.  Excellent knowledge of English or French and fair knowledge in the other.
vii. Membership of a relevant professional body. 
viii. The applicant should be able to serve the required number of years before the statutory retirement age of 60years.

C.  Term of Office

The appointment shall be for three (3) years renewable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance to be assessed by the Governing Board if that is not beyond the Statutory retiring age of Sixty (60).

3.  CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
     Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are attractive and will be specified   in the letter of appointment

4.  MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE
a. Interested applicants who meet the above criteria for any of the positions should please submit the following listed documents:
i.   Formal application letter
ii.  Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae 
iii. 3-page vision statement
iv.  Relevant supporting documents 
to:
The Registrar
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
Email: registrar@ucc.edu.gh

 b. Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit a report on them directly to
     the above address.
c. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 14th August 2020.   
REGISTRAR

06 Aug, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

AFRICAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN COASTAL RESILIENCE

Job Vacancy at the Centre for Coastal Management, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

The Centre for Coastal Management (Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience) of the University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its funding allocation from its Development Partners to employ:

ONE (1) ACCOUNTANT

Job Summary

The Accountant will work closely with the Directorate of Finance of the University of Cape Coast, through the Centre Director, and will have responsibility for the general administration of all financial and accounting matters of the Centre for Coastal Management. This include: taking custody of all accounting documents, ensuring that project advances and imprests are properly disbursed and accounted for, exercising due and proper care over the financial resources of the Centre to guard against any form of embezzlement, fraud and other irregularities.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities shall include:

  1. Assisting the project team with budget preparation for projects funding applications;
  2. Preparation of annual projects operational budgets as well as the monitoring of the budgets;
  3. Processing accurately and promptly all accounting transactions of the Centre such as operating expenses, consultancy payments and vendor payments;
  4. Preparing and submitting in a timely manner, all statutory payments such as taxes and social security deductions;
  5. Liaising with the Procurement Section of the University for all procurement activities of the Centre;
  6. Ensuring compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures,
  7. Reviewing the monthly operational results and preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports;
  8. Ensuring that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements with Funders;
  9. Generating and submitting quarterly, interim, ad-hoc and annual financial reports on individual projects, certified by the Director of Finance, to the Centre Director and Funders;
  10. Following up on project advances and timely liquidation of advances;
  11. Assisting in the project audit by internal auditors as well as external auditors;
  12. Maintaining proper records of revenue and expenditure, assets and liabilities and report quarterly and annually to the Centre Director and the Director of Finance.

Term of Office

The position is for a four-year term, and the successful person must not attain the statutory retirement age before the term expires. 

Qualifications:

   An applicant must have the following qualifications:

  (a) A good first degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized University.

  (b) Be a qualified member of any of the following professional bodies:

            i. Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA, Ghana)

            ii. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

            iii. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

            (c)  Must have obtained three years’ post-qualification working experience                    

(d) Experience with donor funded programmes/projects will be an added advantage.

Mode of Application:

Interested applicants should send an application letter, two letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae and other relevant documents by post/ courier to:

The Director

Centre for Coastal Management

Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience

University of Cape Coast

University Post Office

Cape Coast

No phone calls, please.

Closing Date:  Friday 21st August, 2020.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.

06 Aug, 2020

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

AFRICA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN COASTAL RESILIENCE

Call for Applications for Scholarships - 2020/21 Academic Year

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programmes

Background

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) established under the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) for Development Impact Project and hosted by the Centre for Coastal Management, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, invites suitably qualified national, regional and international applicants into its MPhil and PhD degree programmes. The overarching goal of ACECoR is to support technical capacity development of young African professionals to address issues of coastal degradation, as well as promote the sustainable utilization and management of marine and coastal assets within the subregion. ACECoR will carry out education and research programs in collaboration with academic institutions and industries at the national, regional and international levels to ensure a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to addressing coastal degradation across the sub-region.

The specific objectives of ACECoR are to:

  • Enhance capabilities of young African scholars in the thematic areas of Coastal Geomorphology and Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Disaster Risk Management and Migration, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Science and Blue Economy, Governance and Social resilience.
  • Provide demand-driven applied research data and innovation for relevant industries and sectors in above themes.
  • Develop regional data support systems on marine and coastal issues.
  • Create multi-sectoral marine and coastal area networks for integrated approach to resolving coastal degradation in West Africa.
  • Provide career development for faculty through international exchange programme and in-service training.

ACECoR Scholarships

ACECoR provides scholarships and other funding support opportunities for Ghanaian and other African students who need such supports, and who apply for the scholarships during the advertisement, either prior to their admission or during their study. The scholarship may be full or partial depending on the availability of funds. The decision of the Centre to grant full or partial funding to any candidate shall be subject to the qualification criteria and other requirements to be provided in the advertisement and assessment of candidates for admissions as well as the availability of funds. Scholarships are provided for students who enrol in programmes run at ACECoR to undertake studies that fall within any of the five research thematic. Priority is given to applicants whose research focus on addressing challenges of coastal environment and coastal resources degradation.

Scholarship categories and packages

ACECoR awards full and partial scholarships. A full scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, stipend and research grant. A conference and other travel grants may also be included where applicable and when necessary. A partial scholarship covers one or more of (or a percentage of) tuition, accommodation, stipend and research grant, but not all. A partially funded student may also receive conference and other travel grants where applicable and when necessary. The Centre reserves the right to review and define what constitutes a partial scholarship for an awardee.

Programme Descriptions

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - The ACECoR MPhil programmes are designed as intensive modular courses with a research component. Students admitted to the programmes spend a 12-month period of learning on course modules and another 12 months on research. Student research will be conducted under one or more of the five thematic areas of the ACECoR Project.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - The ACECoR PhD programmes are designed as 36-month intensive full-time research programmes. Students in the programme spend 24 months on field research and data collection and 12 months for organising and writing their thesis, including attending relevant seminars and conferences to gain critical knowledge and/or present preliminary research results. Student research will be conducted under one or more of the five thematic areas of the ACECoR Project.

Programmes on offer for 2020

For the 2020 intake, the following ACECoR programmes are on offer at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Cape Coast.

  1. MPhil | PhD (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)
  2. MPhil | PhD (Oceanography and Limnology)
  3. MPhil | PhD (Fisheries Science)

Research themes

All ACECoR students are required to conduct their research in one or a combination of the five thematic areas of the Centre. Applicants whose research proposals focus on these areas stand a better chance of being awarded scholarships for their study programme at the University of Cape Coast.

  1. Blue Economy, Governance and Social Resilience
  2. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  3. Coastal Geomorphology and Engineering
  4. Disaster Risk Management and Migration
  5. Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Application Information

Applicants must qualify for admission to master’s and doctorate programmes at the University of Cape Coast. All programmes run at ACECoR are hosted in specific academic departments within UCC and have separate application procedures from the scholarship which is provided by the Centre. It is therefore important for prospective applicants to note that application into the programmes is independent from application for scholarship.

Prospective candidates are first required to apply to UCC for admission into the listed MPhil and PhD Degree Programmes run at ACECoR, before applying for scholarship. To apply to UCC for admission into a programme, applicants must purchase the UCC admissions voucher and login to the online Registration Portal with the PIN and SERIAL numbers. Also, read carefully the graduate admissions brochure. For the 2020/21 scholarship application process, applicants are not required to apply to UCC before applying for ACECoR scholarships. However, all successful applicants will have to complete the UCC admission process and be admitted to qualify for the award of scholarship.

To apply to ACECoR for scholarship, fill the online scholarship application form on the ACECoR website and upload the required documents. An application in which there is an omission of any of the required documents will be deemed an incomplete application and will not be considered.

The deadline for submission of applications is 30th September, 2020.

Documents required for your application

  • Certified true copies of academic certificates and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a former lecturer/supervisor)
  • A 2-3 (for MPhil) or 3-5 (for PhD) page research proposal in the preferred area of research

Contacts for further Inquiry

For further inquiries on scholarships at ACECoR, please contact the ACECoR Academic Coordinator, Dr. Isaac Okyere on iokyere@ucc.edu.gh or the ACECoR Assistant Registrar on acecor@ucc.edu.gh .

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