{"id":12,"date":"2018-06-26T10:08:32","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/departments\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:05:13","slug":"departments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/departments\/","title":{"rendered":"Departments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper\">\n<section class=\"row no-side-margins\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">Departments &amp; Centres <\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"79\">The <strong data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"83\">Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)<\/strong> is comprised of three (3) dynamic academic units:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"175\">\n<li data-end=\"239\" data-start=\"175\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"239\" data-start=\"177\">The <strong data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"181\">Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences (BCS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"240\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"242\">The <strong data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"246\">Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics (CMP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"314\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"316\">The <strong data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"320\">Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES) &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>CERMES is a regional leader in applied research, graduate training&nbsp;and outreach focused on sustainable development and natural resource management. CERMES works to advance environmental stewardship, climate resilience&nbsp;and sustainable livelihoods across the Caribbean through innovative science, policy engagement&nbsp;and community partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"393\">The Faculty has two (2) other dynamic research-based&nbsp;centres, as outlined below:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"639\" data-start=\"159\"><strong data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"641\">Centre for Commercial Analytical Services (CCAS) &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>CCAS provides high-quality analytical, testing, and consultancy services to support industry, research, and regulatory needs within Barbados and the wider Caribbean. Equipped with advanced laboratory facilities and skilled technical staff, CCAS bridges science and industry by ensuring reliable results, fostering innovation, and promoting standards of excellence in analytical science.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1134\"><strong data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1134\">Centre for Agricultural Research and Innovation (CAGRI) &#8211; <\/strong>CAGRI is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture, food security, and innovation in agri-science across the region. Through collaborative research, training, and community engagement, CAGRI supports modern, evidence-based approaches to agricultural productivity and environmental conservation, helping to shape a more resilient and sustainable Caribbean food system.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tIn addition, the Faculty maintains a strong affiliation with the <strong data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"612\">Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)<\/strong>, which delivers the Meteorology programme, further enriching our academic offerings and research capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tTogether, these departments and centres, along with the Faculty&#8217;s affiliates,&nbsp;drive cutting-edge research across more than <strong data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"466\">60 specialized areas<\/strong>, spanning the full spectrum of science and technology.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dept-list-container\">\n<div class=\"department-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2 class=\"dept-item-title-II\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/bcs\">Biological &amp; Chemical Sciences<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 dept-list-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/departments\/biological-chemical-sciences\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Images\/Departments-Page\/BCS-logo.png\" style=\"width: 266px; height: 185px;\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 dept-list-text\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"79\">The <strong data-end=\"139\" data-start=\"83\">Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences (BCS)<\/strong> offers a wide range of <strong data-end=\"182\" data-start=\"163\">BSc. programmes<\/strong> at the undergraduate level, providing students with a strong foundation in the biological and chemical sciences. At the postgraduate level, the Department offers <strong data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"345\">MPhil. and PhD. research degrees<\/strong>, with opportunities for advanced, supervised research in a variety of specialized areas within these fields.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"596\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"490\"><a data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"490\" href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/bcs\/home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences (BCS) and its programmes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Head: Dr. Thea Scantlebury-Manning<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Administrative Assistant:<\/strong>&nbsp; Ms. Samantha Alleyne<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Telephone:&nbsp;<\/strong> (246) 417-4318\/4323&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Email:&nbsp;<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bcs@cavehill.uwi.edu\">bcs@cavehill.uwi.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/bcs\/home.aspx\">https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/bcs\/home.aspx<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"department-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2 class=\"dept-item-title-II\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cimh.edu.bb\/\">Caribbean Institute for Meteorology &amp; Hydrology (CIMH)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 dept-list-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/departments\/caribbean-institute-for-meteorology-and-hydrology\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Images\/Departments-Page\/CIMH-Logo.png\" style=\"width: 266px; height: 266px;\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 dept-list-text\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"79\">The <strong data-end=\"143\" data-start=\"83\">Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)<\/strong> specializes in <strong data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"159\">Meteorology programmes<\/strong>, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to excel in this vital field. To explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/resources\/undergraduate-programmes-info\/major-minor-in-meteorology.aspx\">Meteorology programmes<\/a> offered through CIMH, please visit the <strong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"343\">Programmes<\/strong> section on the FST Faculty website.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"463\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"395\"><a data-end=\"410\" data-start=\"395\" href=\"https:\/\/cimh.edu.bb\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about CIMH and its academic offerings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Director: Dr. David Farrell&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCoordinators:&nbsp; Ms. Kathy-Ann Caesar (Undergraduate Level) and Dr. Andrea Sealy (Postgraduate Level)<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Telephone:<\/strong>&nbsp; (246) 425-1362<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:dfarrell@cimh.edu.bb\">dfarrell@cimh.edu.bb<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cimh.edu.bb\/\">http:\/\/www.cimh.edu.bb\/<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"department-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2 class=\"dept-item-title-II\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/cermes\">Centre for Resource Management &amp; Environmental Studies (CERMES)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 dept-list-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/departments\/centre-for-resource-management-environmental-stu\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Images\/Departments-Page\/CERMES-Image.png\" style=\"width: 266px; height: 175px;\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9 dept-list-text\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"79\">The <strong data-end=\"152\" data-start=\"83\">Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES)<\/strong> offers advanced graduate programmes focused on <strong data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"200\">Natural Resource and Environmental Management<\/strong>, <strong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"251\">Renewable Energy Management<\/strong>, and <strong data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"288\">Environmental Studies<\/strong>. These programmes equip students with the expertise to address critical environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"532\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"451\"><a data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"451\" href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/cermes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about CERMES and its innovative academic offerings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Director: Professor David Yawson<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAdministrative Assistant:&nbsp; <\/strong>Mrs. Shakita Taylor<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Secretary:<\/strong>&nbsp; Ms. Mia Clarke<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Telephone:<\/strong> (246) 417-4316\/4339<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:cermes@cavehill.uwi.edu\">cermes@cavehill.uwi.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/cermes\">https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/cermes<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"department-row\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h2 class=\"dept-item-title-II\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/cmp\">Computer Science, Mathematics &amp; Physics (CMP)<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/departments\/computer-science-mathematics-physics\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Images\/Departments-Page\/CMP-logo.png\" style=\"width: 251px; height: 183px;\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"55\">The <strong data-end=\"124\" data-start=\"59\">Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics (CMP)<\/strong> delivers a diverse range of teaching and research programmes across the cutting-edge fields of <strong data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"220\">Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Mathematics<\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong data-end=\"307\" data-start=\"296\">Physics<\/strong>. Committed to academic excellence and innovation, CMP equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in today\u2019s technology-driven world.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"526\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"456\"><a data-end=\"471\" data-start=\"456\" href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/cmp\/home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to discover more about CMP and our dynamic programmes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Head:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Dr. Peter Chami<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Administrative Assistant:<\/strong>&nbsp; Ms. Wavney Weekes<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Telephone: <\/strong>(246) 417-4465 or 417-4365<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cmp@cavehill.uwi.edu?cc=cmphead@cavehill.uwi.edu\">cmp@cavehill.uwi.edu<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cmphead@cavehill.uwi.edu\">cmphead@cavehill.uwi.edu<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Website:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/cmp\">https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/cmp<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Departments &amp; Centres The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is comprised of three (3) dynamic academic units: The Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences (BCS) The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics (CMP) The Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES) &#8211;&nbsp;CERMES is a regional leader in applied research, graduate training&nbsp;and outreach [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":288,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"Departments - Faculty of Science and Technology - The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill","description":"Departments &amp; Centres The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is comprised of three (3) dynamic academic units: The Department of Biological and Chemica"},"iawp_total_views":42,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/288"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1690,"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions\/1690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}