NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
A major that studies multidisciplinary science that integrates academic education in the fields of nature, conservation, and guidance between social sciences and the exact sciences that has the potential to form competent experts
History
The development of population growth which continues to increase to more than 5 million people in 2018 with a density of around 248.78 people/km2 causes pressure on the environment to become increasingly severe as indicated by the increasing area of critical land in NTB, which is 870.21 ha consisting of forest area of 432.94 ha and outside the forest area of 437.37 ha. This shows an increase in an area of 291.57 ha when compared to 2016.
This is not much different from the conditions in the Sumbawa region. The concept of sustainable development is very significant to be implemented. In addition, by considering the problems of natural resources and the environment (SDAL) that have been discussed previously, it is important to implement a more comprehensive natural resource management strategy with the concept of conservation. This is done so that natural resources can be utilized sustainably in the long term, both at the national and local levels, especially in the Sumbawa region. This has increasingly encouraged the Sumbawa University of Technology (UTS) to seek to develop a Natural Resources Conservation Study Program (KSDA Study Program) by considering the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the achievement strategy with financial and infrastructure support.
The explanation of Permendikbud number 7 of 2020 concerning the opening of new study programs on the main campus for the curriculum of study programs (prodi) is prepared based on the competence of graduates in accordance with the National Higher Education Standards and the provisions of laws and regulations, such as lecturers at least 5 people for 1 study program on the main campus provided that it meets the age and academic qualifications summarized in the provisions of the legislation; Then the study program is also managed by the study program management unit (UPPS) with the organization and work procedures at Private Higher Education (PTS) compiled and determined by the organizing body (foundation) and it is hoped that this KSDA Study Program will be in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology (FLST) as UPS. The existence of the KSDA study program under the auspices of FITH is expected to enrich the scientific repertoire of this multidisciplinary study program by applying conservation principles in sustainable natural resource management.
Description
The Natural Resources Conservation Study Program (KSDA Study Program) talks a lot about the concept of biodiversity conservation and protecting the benefits of the carrying capacity of ecosystems that play a role in providing various tools to fulfill human needs. The increasing human population, as well as the limited natural resources (SDA) and the surrounding habitat, also creates a very urgent need to produce professionals in the field of KSDA. This study program forms students with educational backgrounds and professional training to pursue careers in various conservation fields which are developing very rapidly globally.
In addition, the KSDA Study Program is a multidisciplinary science cluster that integrates academic education in the fields of nature, conservation, and guidance between social sciences and the exact sciences that has the potential to form competent experts in the post-campus world and help create a green industry for the community. sustainable national development. Students will learn about terrestrial ecology and aquatic ecosystems, as well as observe the performance of systems used to conserve biodiversity and protect ecosystem functions that contribute to providing benefits and meeting community needs. This study program studies 3 pillars of conservation, namely protection, utilization, and preservation of natural resources for future life.
Becoming a Comfortable and Enjoyable Learning House to Grow Whole as Prospective Scientists, Technologists, and Entrepreneurs in the Field of Conservation Science that Benefit the Universe
The vision is described as follows:
- The house, as a place in which there are various family activities aimed at caring for, supporting, and understanding, and making each other successful.
- Learning, there is a teaching and learning process, where everyone continues to develop themselves, character, and academic abilities that are carried out with a measurable, structured, and well-evaluated system in the curriculum and institutional system.
- Comfortable, everyone at UTS feels the need for a standard of living that is met, including: physical, spiritual, and spiritual aspects.
- Fun, gives a feeling of pleasure to the surrounding environment.
- Grow, gradually to develop / process.
- Whole, integral, both physically, emotionally, and spiritually
- Organizing good, measurable, and accountable study program governance.
- Prepare access to higher education in a broad and equitable scope of life science and technology.
- To produce graduates who are superior, have character, and have noble character, and are wise in managing biological and non-biological natural resources for sustainable industrial development.
- Carry out research and community service activities to answer problems related to science and technology in the field of conservation, both at the local, regional, national and international levels.
- Disseminating research results and community service at the national and international levels.
KSDA Study Program tries to produce students who have three important characters in the teaching and learning process, including:
scientific knowledge,
Troubleshooter, and
Have a commendable character or mental attitude.
KSDA Study Program provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skills in the following components:
Knowledge and understanding (subject component): after carrying out the undergraduate program, students will be able to define and explain the application of the concepts and principles of the basic sciences of natural resource conservation; and identify, define, and explain the theoretical concepts that underlie the science of conservation area management, wildlife management, plant conservation, utilization of environmental services, ecotourism management, and conservation of natural resources in general.
Intellectual skills (cognitive component): students will be able to apply the concept of an ecosystem-based approach to the field of natural resource conservation; conduct analysis and evaluation of decision making based on scientific information and data; formulate solutions for procedural problems in conservation area management, wildlife management, plant conservation, utilization of environmental services, and ecotourism management; assess the various benefits of conservation areas, protection of wildlife, plant diversity, environmental services, ecosystems, recreation, and potential ecotourism.
Practical skills (affective component): students will be able to apply knowledge of natural resource conservation and ecotourism to solve problems related to these disciplines; conduct analysis and use scientific, technological, and artistic methodologies to solve problems related to the conservation of natural resources; measuring the potential of conservation areas, wildlife, plant diversity, environmental services, ecosystems, and ecotourism.
Key transferable skills (psychomotor component): students will be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal; work as part of a group; develop critical thinking with the aim of contributing to the development of natural resource conservation and ecotourism; be creative, innovative, morally and professionally responsible, as well as adaptive to field conditions at work, as well as in developing their careers.
- The academic targets (education, research, and community service) include increasing the accreditation of the Natural Resources Conservation Study Program (KSDA Study Program), developing the quality and relevance of education, developing curriculum, improving the quality of teaching and learning processes and evaluating learning outcomes, developing a quality assurance system for education. , increasing research for the needs of industry and society, increasing national and international publications, and increasing student achievement, improving the quality of research and community service, especially in the field of Sumbawa conservation which is economically and ecologically important.
The targets in the field of organization, management and infrastructure include the development of a quality assurance system, decentralization through the development of an autonomous organization and management, organizational restructuring, effective, efficient and transparent governance. Improve physical and managerial abilities to support the implementation of the KSDA Study Program, and in particular for the implementation of effective academic activities, as well as increase enthusiasm and work atmosphere by increasing the welfare of lecturers and supporting staff.
The targets in the field of Human Resources (HR) development include improving the recruitment system for lecturers and education staff, adjusting the ratio of lecturers and students, improving the Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Spiritual Quotient (SQ) of the KSDA Study Program academic community. Increasing the ability of the academic community in the field of basic/core skills (hard-skills) and additional/soft-skills according to their respective needs by using the business world and industry as learning areas.Emotional Quotient (EQ) dan Spiritual Quotient (SQ) sivitas akademika Prodi KSDA. Peningkatan kemampuan sivitas akademika dalam bidang kemampuan dasar/inti (hard-skill) maupun kemampuan tambahan/halus (soft-skill) sesuai kebutuhan masing-masing dengan menggunakan dunia usaha dan industri sebagai lahan belajar.
