Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management
The Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management has two divisions dedicated to research, development, and extension:
- Terrestrial Ecosystems Division
- Aquatic Ecosystems Division
Vision, Mission, and Goals
Degree Offerings
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Master of Science in Tropical Ecology
Terrestrial Ecosystems Division
- Natural resources management & conservation
- Forest-and agro-ecosystem processes and dynamics
- Biodiversity inventory and conservation
- Environmental pollution assessment and remediation
- Anthropogenic impact on terrestrial ecosystems
- Solid waste management
Research Activities
Aquatic Ecosystem Division
- Community-based coastal resources management
- Environmental restoration and rehabilitation
- Resource stock assessment and mapping
- Aquatic ecosystem process and mapping
- Environment impact assessment
- Aquatic biotechnology
- Oceanographic/limnologic database establishment
- Aquaculture/mariculture