Pollution Control

1. Define and explain the concept of pollution.
2. Identify different types of pollutants and their sources.
3. Describe the impact of pollutants on the environment and human health.
4. Explain strategies for the control of pollution.
5. Discuss the regulatory and policy frameworks for pollution control.
6. Describe pollution abatement devices and methodologies.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Definition and Concept of Pollution · 2 hours

     Define pollution and differentiate between various types.. Explain the concept of pollution and its relevance to environmental health.. Identify examples of pollution at micro and macro levels..

   • Unit 2: Types and Classification of Pollutants · 2 hours

     Describe different types of pollutants based on absorptive capacity.. Explain the classification of pollutants into primary and secondary categories.. Differentiate between chemical, biological, and physical pollutants..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Environmental Media 1 (Air) · 2 hours

     Describe the air media and its different layers.. Define air pollution and its impact on the environment.. Explain the classification of air pollution based on origin and location..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 4: Environmental Media 2 (Water) · 2 hours

     Describe water media and its importance.. Define the two major sources of water pollution: point and non-point.. Explain the different types of water pollution: precipitation, surface, and ground water..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Environmental Media 3 (Soil) · 2 hours

     Describe soil media and its characteristics.. Explain the chemical, colloidal, and physical properties of soil.. Discuss soil pollution and its sources, including anthropogenic and natural causes..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 6: Environmental Media 4 (Food) · 2 hours

     Explain food as a medium for pollutants.. State the different types of pollutants that can affect food.. List the various sources of food contamination and describe the mechanism of nutrient uptake by plants..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Anthropogenic Sources of Pollution · 2 hours

     Identify various human activities that contribute to pollution.. Differentiate between point and diffused sources of pollution.. State the major pollutants involved in anthropogenic pollution..

   • Unit 2: Natural Sources of Pollution · 2 hours

     List the various natural sources of pollution.. Differentiate between air and water pollution from natural sources.. Describe trophic states and their relation to water pollution..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Noise Pollution in Nigeria · 2 hours

     State the threshold of noise in safety concerns.. Describe the health effects of noise pollution.. Explain the control strategies of noise pollution in Nigeria.. Enumerate the various sources of noise pollution in Nigeria..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Monitoring of Pollutants and Contaminants · 2 hours

     Explain the various types of monitoring of pollutants.. Identify the important pollutants to be monitored in different media.. State the procedure of soil monitoring..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Assessment of Pollutants · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of pollution assessment.. Define risk assessment and its components.. Describe the three steps involved in public health risk assessment..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Exposure Patterns · 2 hours

      Explain the concept of exposure patterns.. State the exposure patterns of common pollutants.. Describe the modes of exposure to pollutants: respiratory, alimentary, skin, and auditory..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Overview of Current Global Pollution Concerns · 2 hours

      Discuss the global concerns of pollution, including ocean pollution and toxic wastes.. List some of the consequences of pollution, such as eutrophication and anoxic waters.. Define global warming and climate change, and explain their causes and effects..

12. Week 12Module 4:

    • Unit 1: Impact of Pollutants on Human Health · 2 hours

      List the various health effects of pollution on humans.. Identify some of the pollutants involved in air, water, and soil pollution.. Explain the routes of pollutants into the human body and their specific impacts..

13. Week 13Module 4:

    • Unit 2: Impact of Pollutants on the Ecosystem · 2 hours

      Explain the concept of ecosystem and its components.. Describe the effects of pollution on various ecosystems: oceans, lakes, rivers, mountains, and plants.. Discuss the impact of pollutants on biodiversity and ecological balance..

    • Unit 3: Economic Impact of Pollution · 2 hours

      Describe the economic impact of pollution.. Explain the parameters for measurement of cost, including human health, farm yields, and livestock.. State the importance of economic impact assessment of pollution for policy decisions..