Human Settlement and Development
- Sciences
- 500 level
- 2 credit units
- 259 pages
- 18 units
This course introduces students to the multifaceted concept of human settlement and development, exploring its evolution across time and space. It examines the factors influencing settlement patterns, including location, landscape design, climate, and economic considerations. The course delves into rural and urban land use, environmental quality, and the impact of human activities on the environment. Students will also learn about environmental ethics, sustainable practices, and analyze case studies of significant human settlements and development projects.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 31 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EMT506, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EMT506 · UNIT 1: CONCEPT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
All countries should undertake, with the active participation of the business sector as appropriate, pilot projects in selected settlements for the collection, analysis and subsequent dissemination of urban/rural data, including environmental impact analysis, at the local, state/provincial, national and international levels and the establishment of settlement data management capabilities.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain the concepts of human settlement and development.
- Identify and analyze the factors influencing the growth and decline of settlements.
- Assess and establish environmental quality in different types of settlements.
- Establish the relationship between culture and the environment in settlement patterns.
- Identify and evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment.
- Understand and apply environmental ethics and safety principles in settlement planning.
- Advocate for sustainable settlement and human development practices.
What it prepares you for
- Urban Planner
- Environmental Consultant
- Development Officer
- Sustainability Manager
- Land Use Analyst
- Urban Planning
- Environmental Management
- Real Estate Development
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Rural, Urban Land Use and Environmental Quality
Unit 5: Impact of Human Settlement and Development on the Environment
Requires understanding of complex interactions between human activities and ecological systems, including pollution, resource depletion, and habitat destruction.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 35 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Human Settlement, Size and Density
Unit 1: Concept of Human Settlements · 2 hours
Define human settlement and its components.. Discuss the social and physical aspects of human settlements.. Explain the importance of settlements for human activities..
- Week 2Module 1: Human Settlement, Size and Density
Unit 2: History of Human Settlements · 3 hours
Trace the evolution of human settlements from nomadic bands to sedentary farmers.. Describe the conditions for the emergence of the first cities.. Explain the significance of the Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, and Indus river basins..
- Week 3Module 1: Human Settlement, Size and Density
Unit 3: Types of Human Settlements · 3 hours
Describe various settlement types based on size, shape, and function.. Establish the relationship between settlement types and environmental factors.. Analyze the distributional patterns of rural and urban settlements..
- Week 4Module 1: Human Settlement, Size and Density
Unit 4: Development and Growth of Human Settlement · 3 hours
Explain the factors that influence the growth and decline of settlements.. Discuss the impact of industrialization and globalization on settlement development.. Analyze the relationship between settlement development and environmental sustainability..
- Week 5Module 1: Human Settlement, Size and Density
Unit 5: Human Development · 2 hours
Define human development and its key components.. Explain the human development approach and its focus on capabilities and choices.. Discuss the importance of health, education, and living standards in human development..
- Week 6Module 2: Factors Influencing Human Settlements
Unit 1: Location · 2 hours
Explain how location influences human settlements.. Discuss the importance of site and situation in settlement development.. Identify the climatic, economic, physical, and traditional factors affecting settlement location..
- Week 7Module 2: Factors Influencing Human Settlements
Unit 2: Landscape Designs · 2 hours
Explain the role of landscape designs in influencing human settlements.. Discuss the principles of landscape architecture and urban planning.. Analyze the impact of landscape design on environmental quality and human well-being..
- Week 8Module 2: Factors Influencing Human Settlements
Unit 3: Parks and Reserves · 2 hours
Explain the importance of parks and reserves in human settlements.. Discuss the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation.. Analyze the challenges and opportunities in managing parks and reserves..
- Week 9Module 2: Factors Influencing Human Settlements
Unit 4: Climate · 2 hours
Explain how climate influences human settlements.. Discuss the impact of climate change on settlement patterns and infrastructure.. Analyze the strategies for adapting to climate change in human settlements..
- Week 10Module 2: Factors Influencing Human Settlements
Unit 5: Economic · 2 hours
Explain how economic factors influence human settlements.. Discuss the role of trade, industry, and employment in settlement development.. Analyze the impact of economic policies on settlement patterns and environmental sustainability..
- Week 11Module 3: Rural, Urban Land Use and Environmental Quality
Unit 1: Functions of Settlements · 2 hours
Explain the functions of settlements and their role in regional development.. Discuss the concept of ekistics and its relevance to settlement planning.. Analyze the spatial patterns of settlements and their relationship to environmental factors..
Unit 2: Rural Land Use · 2 hours
Describe the various types of rural land use and their environmental impacts.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable rural development.. Analyze the strategies for balancing agricultural production and environmental conservation..
- Week 12Module 3: Rural, Urban Land Use and Environmental Quality
Unit 3: Urban Land Use · 2 hours
Describe the various types of urban land use and their environmental impacts.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable urban development.. Analyze the strategies for balancing economic growth and environmental conservation in urban areas..
Unit 4: Environmental Quality · 2 hours
Define environmental quality and its key indicators.. Discuss the factors that affect environmental quality in human settlements.. Analyze the strategies for improving environmental quality and promoting public health..
- Week 13Module 3: Rural, Urban Land Use and Environmental Quality
Unit 5: Impact of Human Settlement and Development on the Environment · 4 hours
Analyze the impact of human settlement and development on the environment.. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable settlement and human development.. Evaluate case studies of significant human settlements and development projects and their environmental impacts..
Preparing for the exam
- Review the definitions and concepts of human settlement, development, and environmental quality from Unit 1 of each module.
- Create timelines of key historical events and developments in human settlement from Module 1, Unit 2.
- Compare and contrast different types of settlements (rural, urban, planned, unplanned) and their characteristics.
- Identify and analyze the factors influencing settlement patterns: location, landscape, climate, economic activities.
- Study the principles of environmental ethics and sustainable development from Module 5, Units 2 and 4.
- Review case studies of human settlements and development projects from Module 5, Unit 5, focusing on environmental impacts.
- Practice applying the concepts of environmental quality, land use, and sustainable practices to real-world scenarios.
- Create concept maps linking the topics of culture, environment, health, and safety from Module 4.
- Focus on understanding the relationship between human activities and environmental degradation.
- Prepare for essay questions by outlining key arguments and supporting evidence for each module.
- Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final examination.
- Join study groups to discuss complex concepts and share insights.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify areas for improvement.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EMT506 about?
This course introduces students to the multifaceted concept of human settlement and development, exploring its evolution across time and space. It examines the factors influencing settlement patterns, including location, landscape design, climate, and economic considerations. The course delves into rural and urban land use, environmental quality, and the impact of human activities on the environment. Students will also learn about environmental ethics, sustainable practices, and analyze case studies of significant human settlements and development projects.
How many units does EMT506 have?
EMT506, Human Settlement and Development, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 259 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EMT506?
EMT506 carries 2 credit units, at 500 level in Sciences.
Is EMT506 hard?
EMT506 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EMT506 take to study?
About 31 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is EMT506 assessed?
EMT506 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with EMT506?
Urban Planner, Environmental Consultant, Development Officer, Sustainability Manager and Land Use Analyst.