The DRRAE programme to address the gap in formal tertiary level education as it pertains to disaster risk management and climate resilience in the Caribbean. Special focus is placed on the agricultural and environmental sectors to facilitate the incorporation of modern frameworks and concepts into management plans. Agricultural and Environmental Innovations, Climate Smart strategies and technologies, and mechanisms for Food System resilience are incorporated into the curriculum providing persons with both technical and practical knowledge of their applications. The programme also provides an understanding of disaster risk and vulnerability assessments to equip students with the technical capacity to conduct, analyse, and apply disaster management strategies.  

Structure of the programme

The DRRAE programme will be offered across the FFA. To fulfil the requirement of the DRRAE Major, a student must successfully complete 12 credits of LEVEL 1 courses and a total of 30 credits at the advanced level consisting of 24 credits of core courses and any 6 credits of elective courses. 

The DRRAE Major consists of the courses in the sequence, levels, and credits provided in Table 1. All courses will be delivered using a blended modality. Assessments include a range of assessment tools including collaborative group assessments, practical assignments, quizzes, and theory-based final exams. In all cases, coursework will account for at least 40% of the final grade. 

Table 1: Course Sequence 

FOUNDATION COURSES

Students are required to enrol for three foundation courses

1 - FOUN 1105 - Scientific and Technical Writing (Mandatory)

2 - FOUN 1101 - Caribbean Civilisation OR FOUN 1301 - Law, Governance, Economy and Society 

3 - Choose one of the following languages: 

       CHIN 1007 - Chinese(Mandarin) Beginners I 

       FREN 1009 - French for Beginners I 

       JAPA 1007 - Japanese for Beginners I 

       SPAN 1007 - Spanish for Beginners I

[Updated: August 2023]