ENT307

Natural Resources Management

Management Sciences
300 level
2 credit units
194 pages
17 units

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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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 208 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, case study, problem solving
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assignments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of ENT307, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2 · MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

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ENT307 · UNIT 1: SIX POLITICAL ZONE AND STATE GROUPING

The Six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria is a major constitutional division in Nigeria, created during the regime of Military President Ibrahim Babangida. Nigerian economic, political and educational resources are often shared across the zones.

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What you should be able to do

Define natural resources and their importance.
Outline the geopolitical zones and cultural heritages of Nigeria.
Explain solid waste management strategies.
Analyze the characteristics of the agricultural sector.
Assess the importance of the mining sector.
Identify challenges and prospects in natural resource management.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Environmental Manager
Agricultural Economist
Mining Consultant
Policy Analyst
Sustainability Officer

Where it is applied

Agriculture
Mining
Environmental Management
Government
Energy

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS
Unit 5: Policy Intervention in the Nigerian Agricultural Sector
The unit requires understanding of complex economic models and policy frameworks, which can be challenging without a strong background in economics.
Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS
Unit 9: The Challenges and Prospects of the Mining Sector
The unit requires a deep understanding of geological processes and the economic factors that influence mining operations, which can be difficult to grasp.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 1: Six Political Zone and State Grouping · 2 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 2Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 2: Federal Capital Territory and its Resources · 2 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 3Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 3: South South Cultural Heritage · 3 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 4Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 4: South-West Cultural Heritage · 3 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 5Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 5: South-East Cultural Heritage · 3 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 6Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 6: North Central Cultural Heritage · 3 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 7Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 7: North East Cultural Heritage · 3 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 8Module 1: GEOPOLITICAL TERRITORIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
- Unit 8: North West Cultural Heritage · 3 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 9Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS
- Unit 1: Solid Waste Management in Nigeria · 3 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 10Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS
- Unit 2: Characteristics and Importance of the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria · 3 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 11Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS
- Unit 3: The Agricultural Sector during Pre and Post Independence Period · 3 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 12Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS
- Unit 4: Characteristics and Prospects of the Nigerian Agricultural Sector · 3 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 hours
  Enumerate some policies and programmes of government in Nigeria. Evaluate the success or otherwise failure of the agricultural schemes, institutions and programmes..
Week 13Module 2: MINERAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS
- Unit 6: Characteristics and Importance of the Mining Sector · 3 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 hours
  Summarize the history and evolution of the crude oil industry in Nigeria.. Assess the contribution/performance of the crude oil subsector in Nigeria..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review the definitions and characteristics of natural resources from Unit 1.
Create a table summarizing the geopolitical zones, their states, and key resources (Units 1-8).
Practice explaining the solid waste management strategies discussed in Unit 9.
Compare and contrast the agricultural sector before and after independence (Units 10-12).
Focus on understanding the challenges and prospects of the mining sector (Units 13-15).
Review the policy interventions in the agricultural sector and their effectiveness (Unit 16).
Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules.
Practice answering essay questions on the main topics covered in the course.
Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final exam.
Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

Questions students ask about this course

What is ENT307 about?

How many units does ENT307 have?

ENT307, Natural Resources Management, has 17 units across 2 modules, over 194 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is ENT307?

ENT307 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Management Sciences.

Is ENT307 hard?

ENT307 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does ENT307 take to study?

About 208 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.

How is ENT307 assessed?

ENT307 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.

What can I do with ENT307?

Environmental Manager, Agricultural Economist, Mining Consultant, Policy Analyst and Sustainability Officer.