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Geography Of Nigeria

This course introduces the geography of Nigeria, exploring its physical environment, population, and economic activities. It examines Nigeria's location, size, neighbors, and boundaries, and delves into its relief, drainage, climate, and vegetation. The course also covers population characteristics, settlement patterns, and key economic sectors like mining, agriculture, and trade. Students will understand the relationship between geography and crime, security threats, and socio-economic development in Nigeria.

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52h

Study Time

13

Weeks

4h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Geography of NigeriaPhysical EnvironmentPopulationEconomic ActivitiesSecurity Studies

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level

Perfect for newcomers to the field

35%

beginner

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Criminology and Geography

2

Nigeria's Location and Boundaries

3

Relief and Drainage

4

Climate and Vegetation

5

Population Characteristics

6

Settlement Patterns

7

Economic Activities

8

Transportation

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Security Analyst

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Criminologist

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Geospatial Analyst

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Policy Advisor

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Environmental Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementNational SecurityEnvironmental ManagementUrban PlanningResource Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 1: Criminology, Security Studies and Geography

4 study hours

•Define crime and criminology.
•Explain the subject matter of criminology.
•Define security and security studies.
•Explain the relationship between criminology, security studies, and geography.

Week

2

Module 2: Nigeria's Location and Boundaries

6h

Unit 2: Location, Size, Neighbours and Boundaries of Nigeria

6 study hours

•State the location of Nigeria and its size.
•List Nigeria's neighbors.
•Describe Nigeria's relationship with its neighbors.
•Explain the implications of these relationships for crime and security.
•Describe Nigeria's external boundaries and discuss their implications.

Week

3

Module 3: Physical Environment

4h

Unit 3: Relief and Drainage of Nigeria

4 study hours

•Describe Nigeria's relief and drainage.
•Explain the economic importance of Nigeria's relief and drainage.
•Discuss the effect of relief on security patrols along the country's land boundaries.
•Show the relationship between smuggling activities and drainage along the coast.

Week

4

Module 3: Physical Environment

4h

Unit 4: Climate of Nigeria

4 study hours

•Describe the winds which prevail over Nigeria.
•Describe the mean annual rainfall across Nigeria.
•Describe the seasonal distribution of rainfall across Nigeria.
•Discuss the variability of rainfall and the occurrence of drought in Nigeria.
•Relate these characteristics to the pattern of agriculture and food security.

Week

5

Module 3: Physical Environment

2h

Unit 5: Vegetation

2 study hours

•Draw a map of Nigeria showing the main vegetation belts.
•Describe the main characteristics of these vegetation belts.
•Discuss the importance of vegetation to the country's economy.
•Explain the main causes of deforestation in the country's economy.
•Discuss the main consequences of deforestation.

Week

6

Module 4: Population Characteristics

2h

Unit 6: Population, Size, Growth and Distribution

2 study hours

•State the size of the population of Nigeria as well as the rate at which it is growing.
•Explain the implications of the size and rate of growth of the population for national security.
•Describe the distribution of the population.
•Relate the distribution of the population to the natural resources available to support it.

Week

7

Module 4: Population Characteristics

4h

Unit 7: Population: Age-Sex Distribution and Ethnic Composition

4 study hours

•Describe the shape of the age-sex pyramid of Nigeria and compare it with the age-sex pyramids of developed and developing countries.
•State the size of the country's labor force and explain its economic implications.
•State the proportion of the population which is aged 15 to 39 years and explain the implications for criminal activities.
•Relate the ethnic composition of Nigeria's population to civil unrest and ethnic dominance.

Week

8

Module 4: Population Characteristics

2h

Unit 8: Population Migration

2 study hours

•Discuss the role of migration in the peopling of Nigeria.
•Describe the pattern of pre-colonial migration in Nigeria.
•Describe the pattern of migration during the colonial period.
•Explain the pattern of migration since independence.
•Discuss the impact of migration on the source regions and the destinations of the migrants.

Week

9

Module 5: Settlement Patterns

2h

Unit 9: Rural Settlements

2 study hours

•Define what a rural settlement is and describe its functions.
•State the proportion of the population of Nigeria who live in rural areas.
•Describe the main types of rural settlements in Nigeria and where they are found.
•Describe the main economic characteristics of rural settlements in Nigeria.
•Relate types of rural settlements to economic activities in Nigeria.

Week

10

Module 5: Settlement Patterns

2h

Unit 10: Urban Settlements

2 study hours

•Describe the history of urbanization in Nigeria.
•Describe the pattern of urbanization in the country.
•Distinguish between traditional towns, modern towns, and traditional/modern towns in Nigeria.
•Discuss the economic, political and social characteristics of Nigerian towns.
•Discuss the problems caused by rapid urbanization and suggest how these problems may be tackled.

Week

11

Module 6: Economic Activities

2h

Unit 11: Mining

2 study hours

•List the main types of minerals which are available in Nigeria.
•Give a historical account of past mining activities in the country.
•Discuss the environmental and socio-economic impact of tin mining on the Jos Plateau.
•State the oil-producing States of Nigeria.
•Discuss the impact of oil exploration and exploitation on the environment and the socio-economic implications of this impact.

Week

12

Module 6: Economic Activities

4h

Unit 12: Fishing

2 study hours

•Discuss the importance of fishing to the Nigerian economy.
•Describe Nigeria's fishing resources.
•Describe the contributions of Nigeria's main fisheries to the country's fish catch.
•Discuss the problems of Nigeria's fishing industry.
•Suggest ways of tackling these problems.

Unit 13: Animal Husbandry

2 study hours

•Discuss the importance of animal husbandry to the Nigerian economy.
•Distinguish between the two main types of animal husbandry.
•Describe the main characteristics of these two types of animal husbandry.
•Describe the distribution of the different types of livestock.
•Describe the main features of trade in cattle in the country.

Week

13

Module 6: Economic Activities

6h

Unit 14: Food Crop Agriculture

2 study hours

•Discuss the importance of agriculture to the Nigerian economy.
•Identify the principal and secondary food crops in the country.
•Identify the agricultural zones in the nation.
•Discuss the types of agricultural land use and also describe the food demand and supply situation in the country.

Unit 15: Export Crop Agriculture

2 study hours

•Discuss the importance of export crop agriculture to the economy of Nigeria.
•State how and why the colonial administration encouraged it.
•State the main export crops of the country.
•State the areas of production of these crops.
•Give an account of the development of each of the main crops in Nigeria.

Unit 16: Irrigated Agriculture

2 study hours

•Discuss the importance of irrigation to the Nigerian economy.
•Describe the most important form of traditional irrigation.
•Discuss the importance of the introduction of petrol pumps to irrigated agriculture.
•Discuss the reasons behind the introduction of modern irrigation.
•Describe the main irrigation projects in the country.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and relationships between geography and security.

2

Use maps and diagrams to visually represent Nigeria's physical features, population distribution, and economic activities.

3

Practice applying geographical concepts to real-world scenarios related to crime, security threats, and resource management.

4

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises to identify areas needing further study.

5

Focus on understanding the regional variations in climate, vegetation, and economic activities and their implications for security.

6

Develop a strong understanding of the key terms and definitions related to geography, criminology, and security studies.

7

Create concept maps linking units on population, settlement patterns, and economic activities to understand their combined impact on crime and security.

8

Practice essay questions that require you to analyze the relationship between geographical factors and specific security challenges in Nigeria.

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