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POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYTABLE OF CONTENTSHOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK . 3DISCLAIMER – PROGRAMMES & COURSES . 3DISCLAIMER – PRIZES & AWARDS. 3ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020/2021 . 4MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN . 5PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF . 6THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES BOARD FOR GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH . 8REGULATIONS FOR GRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES . 8SECTION 1 - GENERAL REGULATIONS . 8SECTION 2 - REGULATIONS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS AND COURSEWORK . 17SECTION 3 - REGULATIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS, PROJECT REPORTS AND THESES . 25APPENDIX 1 - UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON PLAGIARISM . 29GRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES . 29DEFINITIONS AND NOTES. 33GENERAL INFORMATION ON POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY . 34GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY . 37THE CAMPUS LIBRARIES . 38STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (SLDD) . 39DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY. 40STAFF LISTING . 40PROGRAMMES . 42RESEARCH INTERESTS . 42FACILITIES . 42Chemistry Postgraduate Research Programme . 43MSc in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health (OESH) . 43DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY . 45STAFF LISTING . 45PROGRAMMES. 46MSC/MPHIL/PHD PROGRAMMES . 46RESEARCH INTERESTS . 46MSc in Computer Science and Technology with Specialisations in Mobile Computing and Cloud Technologies . 48MSc in Data Science. 50DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES . 52STAFF LISTING . 52RESEARCH INTERESTS AND FACILITIES . 55PROGRAMMES. 55MPhil and PhD. 55MSc/PG Diploma in Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Development in the Caribbean. 56Diploma in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Caribbean . 57MSc in Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Development in the Caribbean . 57MSc/PG Diploma in Biotechnology . 58DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS . 62STAFF LISTING . 62RESEARCH INTERESTS AND FACILITIES . 64PROGRAMMES. 64MSc in Statistics . 64MSc in Mathematics . 65DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS . 67STAFF LISTING . 671Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYRESEARCH PROGRAMMES . 68RESEARCH INTERESTS . 68FACILITIES . 70TAUGHT PROGRAMMES . 70MSc in Renewable Energy Technology (RENT) . 70MSc in Biomedical Physics (BIPH) . 72COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 762Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYHOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOKThe Faculty Handbooks (also known as Faculty Booklets) are available on the Campus website in PDF format athttp://sta.uwi.edu/faculty-booklet-archive. The Handbooks include: Relevant Faculty Regulations – e.g. Admission Criteria, Exemptions, Progression, GPA, Leave of Absence, etc. Relevant University Regulations including the Plagiarism Regulations and Declaration Forms Other Information on Co-Curricular courses, Language courses and Support for Students with physical and otherdisabilities or impairments. Programme Descriptions and Course Listings which include the list of courses to be pursued in each programme(degrees, diplomas and certificates), sorted by level and semester; course credits and credits to be completed foreach programme – majors, minors and specials. Course Descriptions which may include details such as prerequisites and methods of assessment.Students should note the following:The Regulations and Syllabuses issued in the Faculty Handbooks should be read in conjunction with the followingUniversity Regulations: The Undergraduate Regulations and Syllabuses should be read in conjunction with the University Regulationscontained in the Undergraduate Handbook and the University’s Assessment Regulations (with effect fromAugust 2018) The Postgraduate Regulations and Syllabuses should be read in conjunction with the University Regulationscontained on the Postgraduate Admissions website and the Board for Graduate Studies and ResearchRegulations for Graduate Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees (with effect from August 2018)Progress through a programme of study at the University is governed by Faculty Regulations and University Regulations.Should there be a conflict between Faculty Regulations and University Regulations, University Regulations shall prevail,where appropriate.DISCLAIMER – PROGRAMMES & COURSESNotwithstanding the contents of Faculty Handbooks, course outlines or any other course materials provided by theUniversity, the University reserves the right at any time to altogether withdraw or modify programmes or courses as itdeems necessary.DISCLAIMER – PRIZES & AWARDSIn the case where Faculty/Student Prizes or Awards may be listed, the Faculty does not bind itself to award any or all of thelisted prizes/awards contained herein or its stated value and reserves the right to modify or altogether remove certainprizes/awards as described in either or both the electronic and printed versions of the Faculty Handbooks.3Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020/2021ACTIVITYSemester BEGINSRegistration BEGINSRegistration ENDSTeaching BEGINSTeaching ENDSLate registration/late payment Fee ofTT 200.00 APPLIES fromSTUDENT PAYMENT PLAN (SPP)1st Installment (down payment)2nd installment3rd installmentLast day for payment of fees beforecourse registration isremoved/Compulsory leave ofabsence is recorded.Examinations BEGINExaminations ENDSSemester ENDSApplication to Carry forwardCoursework ENDSApplication for Leave of AbsenceENDSApplication for Credit and ExemptionsENDSSubmission of Faculty OverridesBEGINSSubmission of Overrides ENDSDeadline for processing ofoverrides in Banner byFacultyUWI LIFESEMESTER II - BREAKELPT: Scheduled for the following datesSPECIALLY-ADMITTED 2020 / 2021Application for Specially AdmittedOPENSApplication for Specially AdmittedENDSCEREMONIESMatriculation CeremonyGraduation DatesInter-Faculty and Inter-CampusTRANSFERS 2021 / 2022All FacultiesUNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIESScholarships and Bursaries [tenable in2020/2021]SEMESTER 1AUGUST – DECEMBER 2020August 30, 2020August 24, 2020September 18, 2020September 07, 2020December 04, 2020SEMESTER 2JANUARY – MAY 2021January 17, 2021January 11, 2021February 05, 2021January 18, 2021April 13, 2021SUMMERMAY – JULY 2021May 23, 2021May 17, 2021June 12, 2021May 24, 2021July 02, 2021September 14, 2020February 01, 2021June 07, 2021Last working day August Last working day January Last working day MayLast working dayLast working day February Last working day JuneSeptemberLast working day October Last working day MarchOctober 30, 2020March 31, 2021June 30, 2021December 07, 2020December 22, 2020December 22, 2020April 26, 2021May 12, 2021May 12, 2021July 19, 2021July 30, 2021July 30, 2021September 18, 2020February 05, 2021June 11, 2021August 24, 2020January 11, 2021May 17, 2021September 15, 2020January 26, 2021June 08, 2021September 18, 2020January 29, 2021June 12, 2021TBAApril 19 - 25, 2021August 07, 2020October 08, 2020SEMESTER IFebruary 11, 2021-SEMESTER 2ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEARNovember 09, 2019November 09, 2019November 09, 2019June 30, 2020December 11, 2020June 30, 2020TBATBAOPENSENDSNovember 09, 2020OPENSJanuary 20, 2020CONTINUING StudentsSeptember 1, 2020First Year StudentsJune 30, 2021ENDSMay 29, 2020September 30, 2020Revised August 2020. This calendar is subject to change by the appropriate authorities. This is an abridged version of theAcademic Calendar. For the full and most up-to-date calendar, visit asp4Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYMESSAGE FROM THEDEANWelcome to the Faculty of Science & Technology (FST), TheUniversity of the West Indies, St. Augustine. We share in yourexcitement at having chosen the FST for your postgraduatetraining. This Faculty has a strong tradition and culture ofresearch, innovation and development. We offer a range ofpostgraduate diplomas, MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees indisciplines such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, ComputerScience, Environmental Science, and Biological Sciences.The FST at the St Augustine Campus is the most diverse facultyin terms of academic programmes offered. We offer highlyqualified and competent academic, administrative, technicaland support staff, as well as state-of-the-art laboratories.Several of our academic staff are world-renowned, and someof them were actually postgraduate students at The UWI. Werecognise that postgraduate students are the lifeblood ofresearch and innovation in our Faculty and encourage you todevelop new, creative and interesting ideas and to acquire arange of complementary technical competencies. We arecommitted to supporting you in this effort and offer youpostgraduate training that is second to none.Our Faculty consists of five departments: Chemistry, Computing & Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics &Statistics, and Physics. Additionally, the Seismic Research Centre is affiliated with the FST. This booklet contains importantinformation on our various postgraduate programmes and courses and we encourage you to become very familiar with it.The FST provides postgraduate students with an intellectually stimulating atmosphere conducive to the development ofcritical thinking skills and research. For MPhil and PhD degrees, we encourage prospective students to play active roles inidentifying their research interests and choosing supervisors and advisory committees. We look forward to your regularparticipation in research seminars by your fellow students, staff and visiting scientists. We welcome your contribution tothe intellectual climate within the faculty.On behalf of the staff of the FST, I wish you a very warm welcome and success in your chosen higher degree. l also wish youan enjoyable stay in our Faculty and hope that you would have a thoroughly satisfying experience and look back on theseyears as representing the most stimulating, productive and rewarding time of your life.Dr Brian N. CockburnDEAN5Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYPRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATIVESTAFFDEANDr Brian CockburnBSc, PhD (UWI)Ext. 84484Email: deanfst@sta.uwi.eduACCOUNTING ASSISTANTMrs Claire LicorishBSc (UWI)Ext. 84477Email: claire.licorish@sta.uwi.eduDEPUTY DEANSGRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONDr Ricardo ClarkeBSc, MPhil, PhD (UWI)Lecturer, Environmental PhysicsExt. 83121Email: ricardo.clarke@sta.uwi.eduOFFICE ATTENDANTMs Helga BoucherExt. 84476Email: helga.boucher@sta.uwi.eduOUTREACHDr Terry MohammedBSc, PhD (UWI), MBA (Harriot-Watt)Lecturer, Analytical ChemistryExt. 82283Email: terry.mohammed@sta.uwi.eduPHYSICAL FACILITIES AND SAFETYDr Russel RamsewakBSc, PhD (UWI)Ext. 83536 / 84504Email: russel.ramsewak@sta.uwi.eduUNDERGRADUATE STUDENT MATTERSDr Donna DyerBSc, MPhil, (UWI), PhD (Northwestern Univ.)Senior Lecturer, MathematicsExts. 84507, 83099Email: SECRETARIATADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERMrs Indira OusmanBSc, MSc (UWI)Ext. 84479Email: indira.ousman@sta.uwi.eduDEAN’S SECRETARYMrs Wendy-Ann WellingtonBSc (UWI)Ext. 84481Email: wendy-ann.wellington@sta.uwi.eduCLEANERMs Pearlette JordanExt. 84476Email: pearlette.jordon@sta.uwi.eduSTUDENT SERVICES, SUPPORT &DEVELOPMENT UNITSENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTGRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONOUTREACHMrs Laura Rambaran-SeepersadBSc, MBA (UWI)Ext. 84508Email: laura.rambaran-seepersad@sta.uwi.eduSENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTUNDERGRADUATE STUDENT MATTERSMrs Tara SookhooBSc, MSc (UWI)Ext. 84483Email: tara.sookhoo@sta.uwi.eduSECRETARYMs Kereen OlivierBSc, MSc (UWI)Ext. 84478Email: kereen.olivier@sta.uwi.eduCLERICAL ASSISTANTMrs Sue-Ann Lee WillockExt. 84509Email: sue-ann.lee@sta.uwi.eduSECRETARYMrs Laneta TeemalBSc (UWI)Ext. 84480Email: laneta.teemal@sta.uwi.edu6Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYINFORMATION COMMUNICATIONMANAGEMENT UNITLAN ADMINISTRATORMr Naresh SeegobinBSc, MSc (UWI)Ext. 84525Email: naresh.seegobin@sta.uwi.eduPC NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIANMr Darren GrangerBSc, MSc (UWI)Ext. 84473FACILITIES SUPPORT UNITFACILITIES ATTENDANTSMr Russell ThomasExt. 84525Email: russell.thomas@sta.uwi.eduMr Deron MckenzieExt. 84525Email: deron.mckenzie@sta.uwi.eduMr Nicholas DurityExt. 84525Email: nicholas.durity@sta.uwi.eduFOUN 1210 CO-ORDINATORDr Indira Omah-MaharajBSc (UK), MSc (UK), PhD (UWI)Ext. 84497Email: indira.omah-maharaj@sta.uwi.eduPRE-SCIENCE (N1) PROGRAMMECO-ORDINATORMs Afiya JulesBSc, MSc (UWI)Ext. 84474Email: afiya.jules@sta.uwi.eduCLERICAL ASSISTANTMr Keron BracheBSc (UWI)Ext. 84505Email: keron.brache@sta.uwi.eduNATIONAL HERBARIUM OF TRINIDADAND TOBAGO2nd Floor, Frank Stockdale BuildingTel: (868) 662-2002 Ext. 83326Tel: (Direct Line) (868) 645-3509Fax: (868) 663-9686Email: herbarium@sta.uwi.eduWebsite: http://sta.uwi.edu/herbarium/CURATORDr J. Francisco MoralesExt. 83326SENIOR SECRETARYMrs Prudence Coelho-RobertsExt. 83326Email: prudence.roberts@sta.uwi.edu7Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYTHE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIESBOARD FOR GRADUATE STUDIES ANDRESEARCHREGULATIONS FOR GRADUATE DIPLOMASAND DEGREESWITH EFFECT FROM AUGUST 2014SECTION 1 -GENERAL REGULATIONSSECTION 2 -REGULATIONS FOR WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS AND COURSEWORKSECTION 3 -REGULATIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS, PROJECT REPORTS AND THESESAPPENDIX 1- UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON PLAGIARISMSECTION 1 - GENERAL REGULATIONSGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND DEGREESGraduate Diplomas1.1 Graduate Diplomas shall be awarded on the basis of:(a) written examinations together with a research paper or project report; or(b) requirements prescribed for specific Graduate Diplomas in the respective Faculties.Taught Masters and DM Degrees1.2 Taught Masters Degrees and the Doctor of Medicine degree shall be awarded on the basis of:(a) written examinations together with a research paper or project report; or(b) requirements prescribed for specific degrees in the respective Faculties.Research Degrees: MPhil, PhD, MD1.3 The MPhil, PhD and MD shall be primarily research degrees and shall be awarded primarily on the basis of examinationby thesis. Other requirements shall be as specified in the respective Faculties.Professional Doctorates1.4 Professional Doctorates shall be awarded on the basis of examination by written papers together with examination ofthe thesis. Other requirements shall be as specified in Programme and Faculty Regulations.QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION1.5The following are eligible to apply for registration for a Graduate Diploma or degree:(a) Graduates of the University of the West Indies;(b) Persons who possess a degree from an approved university;(c) Persons holding such other suitable qualifications and/or experience as the Board for Graduate Studies andResearch may approve.8Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYSpecially Admitted Students1.6 In addition to the persons mentioned above, the Vice-Chancellor may also admit to the University as specially admittedstudents, for limited periods, such persons as he may deem fit.1.7Such persons are deemed eligible for special admissions:(a) Persons sponsored by the Governments or other employers to read certain courses, not for credit towards aUniversity qualification, under a special arrangement.(b) Any individual who wishes to pursue and develop a particular area of intellectual interest.(c) Graduates of the University of the West Indies or other approved universities who wish to pursue a particularcourse or courses.1.8Applications for special admission must be made on the appropriate forms.1.9To be considered for entry as "specially admitted students" applicants should normally possess an undergraduatedegree. Those students who do not satisfy the requirements for entry to the University should provide satisfactoryevidence of their previous studies. In appropriate cases they may be required to sit for a special entrance examination.In the assessment of the qualifications of applicants due allowance shall be made for their maturity.1.10 Such students shall be required to comply with the University Regulations for students as are in force.MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGraduate Diplomas, Taught Masters Degrees and DM Degrees1.11 The minimum requirement for admission to a Graduate Diploma, Taught Masters or DM degree programme shall be aminimum GPA of 2.5 or a Lower Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent, unless the Campus Committee forGraduate Studies and Research in any particular case otherwise decides.MPhil Degrees1.12 The minimum requirement for admission to MPhil programmes shall be a minimum GPA of 3.0, or an Upper SecondClass Honours degree or its equivalent, unless the Campus Committee in any particular case otherwise decides.PhD and MD Degrees1.13 The minimum requirements for admission to PhD and MD programmes:(a) Approved graduate degrees awarded primarily for research;(b) Taught Masters degree from the UWI or another approved University, provided that the Masters programmeincluded a research component of at least 25% of the total credit rating and the applicant achieved at least a B average or its equivalent;(c) Approval of upgrade application;(d) Such other qualifications and experience as the Board for Graduate Studies and Research may approve.Professional Doctorates1.14 The minimum requirements for admission to Professional Doctorates:Taught Masters degree in an appropriate field from The UWI or another approved University, having achieved atleast a B average or its equivalent, and possessing the required experience in the field (as specified in the relevantProgramme requirements).APPLICATION PROCEDUREFor information on the application procedure, please visit the Graduate Information Portal (GRIP) at www.uwi.edu/grip.APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISORS1.15 Persons related to candidates for Graduate Diplomas or degrees may not be appointed to supervise such candidates.For this purpose, a person shall be deemed to be related to the candidate as a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild,step-parent, step- child, sibling, spouse, fiancé, fiancée, or cohabitee, or any offspring of the above or any otherrelationship that may give rise to a conflict of interest.1.16 A staff member registered for a graduate degree shall not be appointed as a Supervisor of a student, unless the Boardfor Graduate Studies and Research in any particular case decides otherwise. Such a staff member may only beappointed to supervise a student registered for a taught degree below the level of the one for which the staff memberis registered.9Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY1.17 A staff member without a graduate degree or with a degree of a lower level than the one to be supervised, but withlong teaching and research experience, may be appointed as Supervisor, but such recommendations for appointmentshall be subject to approval by the Board for Graduate Studies and Research.1.18 Supervisors of students pursuing research degrees must have held a graduate degree, of the same or higher level asthe degree being supervised, for at least three years, unless the Campus Committee in any particular case otherwisedecides.Research Degrees1.19 Before a student is accepted to an MPhil, PhD or MD programme, at least one supervisor shall be appointed by theCampus Committee on the recommendation of the Head of Department.1.20 Where more than one Supervisor is appointed for a student, one shall be designated Chief Supervisor and the other(s)shall be designated Co-Supervisor(s). A person not on the staff of the UWI but fully qualified, may also be appointed aCo-Supervisor but may not be Chief Supervisor, except where approved by the Board for Graduate Studies andResearch.1.21 In cases of co-supervision of research which involves disciplines in more than one Department, the Chief Supervisorshall be from the Department in which the student is registered, unless the Campus Committee in any particular casedecides otherwise.1.22 By the end of the Semester in which the student is first registered, a Committee of Advisors shall be nominated by theHead of Department and appointed by the Campus Committee. The Committee of Advisors shall comprise a minimumof three persons, and shall include the student’s Supervisor(s).1.23 Supervisors shall provide academic guidance and direction to students in the conduct of the students’ research. (SeeGraduate Studies Guide for Students and Supervisors)1.24 The Chief Supervisor, or sole supervisor as the case may be, shall communicate regularly with the student and CoSupervisor if applicable, convene meetings of the Committee of Advisors at least once per year, and by regular reports,inform the Campus Committee of the state of the student’s work.Professional Doctorates1.25 Supervisors of professional doctoral theses must be nominated by the relevant Head of Department and approved bythe Campus Committee at least three months prior to the scheduled commencement of the research component ofthe work.Research Papers and Project Reports1.26 Supervisors of research papers and project reports must be nominated by the relevant Head of Department andapproved by the Campus Committee at least two months prior to the scheduled commencement of the work by thecandidates.REGISTRATION1.27 A candidate may not be registered for two or more programmes simultaneously, whether at UWI or at any otherinstitution, unless the Board for Graduate Studies and Research in any particular case decides otherwise.1.28 A student awaiting the final results of a programme in which he or she is registered may be provisionally accepted bythe Board for Graduate Studies and Research into another programme pending the outstanding results.1.29 The period of registration for a Graduate Diploma or degree shall date from the start of the semester in which thecandidate is first registered.1.30 All students, including those who proceed on electives and attachments to other institutions, are required to registereach semester.10Return to Table of Contents
POSTGRADUATE REGULATIONS & SYLLABUSES 2020/2021THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYDeadlines for Registration1.31 Deadlines for registration shall be as follows:(a) Continuing students and new students admitted in Semester I:(i) Normal Registration:First week of Semester I(ii) Late Registration: Up to the end of the third week of Semester I.A late registration fee will be charged.(b) New students admitted in Semester II:(i) Normal Registration: First week of Semester II(ii) Late Registration: Up to the end of the third week of Semester II.A late registration fee will be charged.(c) The University Registrar/Campus Registrar may delegate to Campus Committees responsibility with respect to theabove deadlines.1.32 Late registration and changes in registration after the above deadlines will be permitted only in exceptionalcircumstances and with the approval of the Campus Committee, on the recommendation of the relevant Head ofDepartment. Continuing students who have failed to register by the applicable
SPECIALLY-ADMITTED 2020 / 2021 SEMESTER I SEMESTER 2 ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR Application for Specially Admitted OPENS November 09, 2019 November 09, 2019 November 09, 2019 . MPhil, (UWI), PhD (Northwestern Univ.) Senior Lecturer, Mathematics Exts. 84507, 83099 Email: fstdeputydean.ug@sta.uwi.edu . MBA (UWI) Ext. 84508 Email: laura.rambaran .
