FACULTY OF OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The Department of Environmental Studies (DES) of the University of DaLat was formed in 2000. The Department offers a major program leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies, with degree concentrations in Environmental Technology and Environmental Management.
The faculty staff consists of 15 members, including one Associate Professor, two Doctors, and eight Masters. To date, 430 bachelor degrees have been conferred, and 500 students are now taking different courses at the DES.
So far, the faculty staff have carried out several highly-viable scientific researches and have had publications in different journals. The Department has also entered into partnership with some regional enterprises. Experiments are done in four laboratories at the Department: Environmental Technology, Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, Environmental Microbiology and Information Technology Applications.
The Environmental Studies Department is entitled to cooperate in doing research and transferring technology in the following fields:
1. Design and implement water supply, wastewater or exhaust gas treatment systems;
2. Make reports on the environmental impact assessment for the enterprises and projects;
3. Consult about or offer short-term training courses in Environmental Technology and Management;
4. Environmental monotoring and analysis;
5. Restoration projects for polluted soils.
Graduates of the DES are well-prepared for graduate studies and employment in the public or private sectors related to the environment. Typical employment opportunities are found in environmental testing or consulting firms, government agencies and environmental divisions of large corporations.
