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EMT421Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Rural And Urban Regional Planning

This course explores the dynamics of urban growth, rural-urban synergies, and migration patterns. It examines environmental degradation in cities, covering types, causes, effects, and management strategies. The course also delves into housing development, policies, and theories, addressing housing problems and sustainable solutions. Furthermore, it investigates human space, population dynamics, world resources, conservation efforts, and rural development policies in Nigeria from 1900 to date.

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65h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Urban GrowthEnvironmental DegradationHousing PoliciesRural DevelopmentPopulation Dynamics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Urban Growth

2

Rural-Urban Synergies

3

Environmental Degradation

4

Housing Development

5

Population Dynamics

6

Rural Development Policies

Total Topics6 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Urban Planner

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Environmental Consultant

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Housing Policy Analyst

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Development Officer

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Resource Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesReal EstateEnvironmental ManagementNon-Profit OrganizationsInternational Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Urban Growth and the Rural-Urban Synergies

5h

Unit 1: Urban Growth

3 study hours
  • •Define urban area, understand criteria, and explore factors influencing urban growth.

Unit 2: Rural-Urban Synergies

2 study hours
  • •Examine the concept of rural-urban synergy and analyze relationships between rural and urban areas.
Week
2

Module 1: Urban Growth and the Rural-Urban Synergies

5h

Unit 3: Rural-Urban Migration

3 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of migration, differentiate types, and understand drivers of rural-urban migration.

Unit 4: Urban Problems

2 study hours
  • •Identify urban problems caused by urbanization and analyze their nature.
Week
3

Module 1: Urban Growth and the Rural-Urban Synergies

3h

Unit 5: Urban Governance

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of urban governance and its role in managing cities.
Week
4

Module 2: City and Environmental Degradation

5h

Unit 1: City and Environmental Degradation

3 study hours
  • •Define urban environmental degradation and explore its meaning.

Unit 2: Types of Urban Environmental Degradation

2 study hours
  • •Categorize types of urban environmental degradation and analyze specific problems.
Week
5

Module 2: City and Environmental Degradation

5h

Unit 3: Causes of Urban Environmental Degradation

3 study hours
  • •Identify causes of environmental degradation in urban areas.

Unit 4: Effects of Urban Environmental Degradation

2 study hours
  • •Examine effects of urban environmental degradation.
Week
6

Module 2: City and Environmental Degradation

4h

Unit 5: Management of Urban Environmental Degradation

4 study hours
  • •Explore management strategies for urban environmental degradation.
Week
7

Module 3: Housing Development

5h

Unit 1: Housing Estate

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning and types of housing estates.

Unit 2: Housing Policies

2 study hours
  • •Study housing policies and their objectives.
Week
8

Module 3: Housing Development

5h

Unit 3: Housing Theories

3 study hours
  • •Explore different theories on housing.

Unit 4: Housing Problems

2 study hours
  • •Identify housing problems and their causes.
Week
9

Module 3: Housing Development

4h

Unit 5: Sustainable Housing Development

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of sustainable housing development.
Week
10

Module 4: Human Space, Population and World resources

5h

Unit 1: Human Space

3 study hours
  • •Explore human space and its resources.

Unit 2: Population

2 study hours
  • •Understand world population and its trends.
Week
11

Module 4: Human Space, Population and World resources

5h

Unit 3: Factors Influencing Population Growth

3 study hours
  • •Identify factors influencing population growth.

Unit 4: Resources

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the nature and types of resources.
Week
12

Module 4: Human Space, Population and World resources

4h

Unit 5: Conservation of Resources

4 study hours
  • •Understand sustainable resource management.
Week
13

Module 5: Rural Development and Rural Policies in Nigeria 1900 to Date

5h

Unit 1: Development needs of rural societies

2 study hours
  • •Explore the meaning of rural development and its needs.

Unit 2: Problems of Rural Development

2 study hours
  • •Identify problems of rural development.

Unit 3: Community Development and Roles of NGOs in Rural Areas

1 study hours
  • •Understand the role of NGOs in rural areas.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking urban growth, migration, and environmental impacts (Modules 1-2)

2

Summarize key housing policies and theories from Module 3

3

Review case studies on successful rural development initiatives in Nigeria (Module 5)

4

Practice analyzing population data and resource distribution patterns (Module 4)

5

Focus on understanding the interdisciplinary nature of urban and rural development challenges

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