Course Code: GA473 Course Code: GA474
NQAI level: 7, Places: 48 NQAI level: 7, Places: 32
Course Duration: Three years Course Duration: Three years
Bachelor of Engineering in
Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering
Forest Management
Why Study Civil Engineering?
and Environment
Have you ever wondered how clean water gets to the tap, how 15-storey
buildings stay standing or why we have so many roundabouts? This course will
answer all these questions and more. It is designed so that you will develop an
Why Study Forest Management and Environment?
understanding of the technical and management aspects of civil engineering
The demand for forestry products varies from basic firewood to fine craftwork.
projects from planning to completion.
Sustainable forest management ensures that forests are managed in a way
which will allow them to continually produce a valuable raw material, enhance
Course Modules
the environment and create employment. This course will provide you with the
Topics range from specific Civil Engineering areas such as Hydraulics,
necessary training and education to partake in this type of development. You
Environmental Engineering and Infrastructural Design, to Mathematics and
will gain knowledge on how to play an active management and business role
Communications. Practical topics covered are Land Surveying, AutoCAD and
in forestry. You will also gain skills in forest protection and forest ecology,
Estimating. More technical areas like Structural Design, Construction
essential for sustainable forest management.
Technology and Materials are also covered. Course work is divided between
lectures and fieldwork. Projects play a large part in coursework and are
Course Modules
designed to reflect ‘real life’ projects in the industry. Students are kept up to
Forestry specific topics are covered such as social, conservation and
date with current happenings in industry through industrial placement, site
environmental forestry, natural history, landscape design and geographical
visits, guest speakers and their own research.
information systems, as are more general topics like mathematics, chemistry
and communications. This course focuses heavily on practical solutions through
Career Opportunities
hands-on fieldwork and incorporates a 5-month work placement in the second
On graduating you will have the ability to take responsibility at a higher
year.
technician/middle management level with engineering projects either in a
design office or on construction sites. The most common areas of employment
Career Opportunities
are with civil and structural engineering consultancies, local authorities or civil
Studying forestry management opens doors to a long and interesting career in
and building contractors. Possible project areas vary from environmental to
a variety of disciplines relating to forestry and general environmental
bridge design to structural engineering. The range of project types you could be
management. Graduates will find employment with Coillte, the Forestry
working on include roads, bridges, buildings, sewage treatment systems, water
Advisory Service, Forestry Planting and Harvesting Services, the Sawmill and
supply projects, dams and jetties.
Pulpwood Sector and Local Authorities. Graduates are particularly suited for
consultancy with small private forest owners. The course also provides the
Other Essential Information
student with career development opportunities worldwide.
Recognition by Professional Bodies
The Bachelor of Engineering (ordinary) reaches an educational standard, which
Other Essential Information
is broadly in line with that required for Associate Membership and the
The course currently gives graduates opportunities to join the professional
Associate Engineer title of Engineers Ireland (EI).
bodies within the forestry sector.
Follow-on Studies
Follow-on Studies
Graduates can proceed to Bachelor of Engineering (honours) in Civil
A variety of options is available for successful graduates to proceed to Bachelor
Engineering in institutes of technology or universities in Ireland and elsewhere.
of Science (honours) in Forestry or Forest Management courses in Universities
Exchange courses with other EU and US Institutions are now in operation as a
in Ireland and elsewhere. While those more dedicated to environmental
result of mutual recognition of awards.
concerns may continue on to Environmental Science or Applied Ecology
programmes.
Contact: Breda Joyce
Contact: Thomas P. White
Tel: 091-742386 Fax: 091-758413 E-mail:
breda.joyce@gmit.ie
Tel: 091-742210 Fax: 091-758413 E-mail:
tom.white@gmit.ie
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