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ENT307Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Natural Resources Management

This course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts and issues in Natural Resource Management, focusing on Nigeria's resource endowments and their sustainable management. It covers topics such as geopolitical zones, cultural heritages, mineral resources, and agricultural sectors. Students will learn about solid waste management, agricultural sector characteristics, mining sector importance, and the challenges and prospects of natural resource management in Nigeria. The course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to address resource management problems and contribute to sustainable development.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Natural ResourcesNigeriaManagementGeopolitical ZonesCultural Heritage

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria

2

Cultural Heritage

3

Solid Waste Management

4

Agricultural Sector Characteristics

5

Mining Sector Importance

6

Crude Oil Sector

7

Solid Minerals Sector

8

Associated Gas Sector

9

Policy Intervention in Agriculture

Total Topics9 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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Manager

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Agricultural Economist

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Mining Consultant

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Policy Analyst

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Sustainability Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureMiningEnvironmental ManagementGovernmentEnergy

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

2h

Unit 1: Six Political Zone and State Grouping

2 study hours

•Define the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
•Identify the states grouped in each zone.
•Understand the reasons for creating these zones for resource allocation.

Week

2

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

2h

Unit 2: Federal Capital Territory and its Resources

2 study hours

•Explain the meaning of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
•Describe the history and resources endowment of the FCT.
•Identify the local government areas within the FCT and their characteristics.

Week

3

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

3h

Unit 3: South South Cultural Heritage

3 study hours

•Describe the states in the South-South geopolitical zone.
•Identify major towns and the history of each state.
•List the resources endowments and cultural heritage of the South-South states.

Week

4

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

3h

Unit 4: South-West Cultural Heritage

3 study hours

•Describe the states in the South-West geopolitical zone.
•Identify major towns and their resources endowments.
•Explain the cultural heritage of the South-West states.

Week

5

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

3h

Unit 5: South-East Cultural Heritage

3 study hours

•Describe the states in the South-East geopolitical zone.
•Identify major towns and their resources endowments.
•Explain the cultural heritage of the South-East states.

Week

6

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

3h

Unit 6: North Central Cultural Heritage

3 study hours

•Describe the states in the North-Central geopolitical zone.
•Identify major towns and their resources endowments.
•Explain the cultural heritage of the North-Central states.

Week

7

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

3h

Unit 7: North East Cultural Heritage

3 study hours

•Describe the states in the North-East geopolitical zone.
•Identify major towns and their resources endowments.
•Explain the cultural heritage of the North-East states.

Week

8

Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES

3h

Unit 8: North West Cultural Heritage

3 study hours

•Describe the states in the North-West geopolitical zone.
•Identify major towns and their resources endowments.
•Explain the cultural heritage of the North-West states.

Week

9

Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

3h

Unit 1: Solid Waste Management in Nigeria

3 study hours

•Discuss the Lagos State experience in solid waste management.
•Explain the influence of economic crisis on waste recycling.
•Outline strategies for managing solid waste in Nigeria.

Week

10

Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

3h

Unit 2: Characteristics and Importance of the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria

3 study hours

•Define the meaning and scope of agriculture.
•Enumerate the importance of agriculture to Nigeria's development.
•Highlight the features of the Nigerian agricultural system.

Week

11

Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

3h

Unit 3: The Agricultural Sector during Pre and Post Independence Period

3 study hours

•Describe the status of the Nigerian agricultural sector before independence.
•Discuss the performance of the Nigerian agricultural sector after independence.
•Compare and contrast the performance of the Nigerian agricultural sector before and after independence.

Week

12

Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

6h

Unit 4: Characteristics and Prospects of the Nigerian Agricultural Sector

3 study hours

•Itemize and explain the challenges facing the Nigerian agricultural sector.
•Enumerate some policies and programmes of government in Nigeria.
•Highlight and discuss a way out of the challenges of the Nigerian agricultural sector.

Unit 5: Policy Intervention in the Nigerian Agricultural Sector

3 study hours

•Enumerate some policies and programmes of government in Nigeria
•Evaluate the success or otherwise failure of the agricultural schemes, institutions and programmes.

Week

13

Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

6h

Unit 6: Characteristics and Importance of the Mining Sector

3 study hours

•Itemize some natural resources in Nigeria that are important to the mining sector.
•Summarize the characteristics of the Nigerian mining sector.
•Highlight the contribution of the mining industry to the national economy.

Unit 7: The Crude Oil Sector

3 study hours

•Summarize the history and evolution of the crude oil industry in Nigeria.
•Assess the contribution/performance of the crude oil subsector in Nigeria.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the definitions and characteristics of natural resources from Unit 1.

2

Create a table summarizing the geopolitical zones, their states, and key resources (Units 1-8).

3

Practice explaining the solid waste management strategies discussed in Unit 9.

4

Compare and contrast the agricultural sector before and after independence (Units 10-12).

5

Focus on understanding the challenges and prospects of the mining sector (Units 13-15).

6

Review the policy interventions in the agricultural sector and their effectiveness (Unit 16).

7

Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules.

8

Practice answering essay questions on the main topics covered in the course.

9

Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final exam.

10

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

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