Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced admission for its popular online natural history courses, to be offered in the academic session 2013-14.


Last Updated: 2013-02-11T12:37:38+05:30

BNHS invites applications for online natural history courses

Mumbai: Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), located in Maharashtra, has invited applications for admission into its renowned online natural history courses in Biodiversity, Entomology (insect study) and Field Botany. The admission is being offered for the 2013-14 batch of the society. These popular courses play a significant role in sensitizing the partakers about the biodiversity of the country and the necessity for its conservation.
 
Various year-long courses will offer a first-hand learning experience to the students about their chosen topic and also expose them to the natural world. These courses have been designed in such a way that they form a hybrid of online learning and field activity. In order to offer complete learning experience, weekly assignments and monthly course modules will be sent online, to the participants. However, the courses will also incorporate regular field trips, field camps, project work and online expert guidance.
 
On successful completion of the course work, students will receive a certificate from the society (BNHS), with appropriate grades obtained during the programme. As far as the eligibility criteria is concerned, all those who have studied till 10th standard, have interest for the natural world, proficiency in use of computer/ internet and willing to dedicate regular time for course work, are eligible to apply.
 
Founded on 15 September 1883, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is one of the largest non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India, engaged in conservation and biodiversity research. In more than 127 years of its existence, this society’s commitment has been, and continues to be, towards the conservation of India's natural wealth, protection of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources for a balanced and healthy development of future generations.
- By Iti Agarwal
PrintRecommend This Site
Report Error



move to top