The Nigerian Environment
- Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 219 pages
- 20 units
This course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts and issues related to the Nigerian environment. It covers topics such as the environment's components, topography, climate, and vegetation. Students will explore environmental problems specific to Nigeria, including wetland destruction, waste management, oil spillage, and gas flaring. The course aims to equip learners with strategies for mitigating environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices within the Nigerian context.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ESM102, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ESM102 · UNIT 1: THE ENVIRONMENT
Collins dictionary of Environmental Sciences defines the Environment as the combination of external condition that influence the life of individual organism. This external environment includes interrelationships between abiotic and biotic components.
What you should be able to do
- Define key environmental concepts and terminology.
- Describe the major components and features of the Nigerian environment.
- Analyze the causes and consequences of environmental problems in Nigeria.
- Evaluate strategies for mitigating environmental challenges.
- Apply environmental principles to promote sustainable practices.
- Assess the impact of human activities on the Nigerian environment.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Manager
- Sustainability Officer
- Environmental Impact Assessor
- Environmental Management
- Oil and Gas
- Mining
- Waste Management
- Agriculture
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module Three: ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA
Unit 14: Desertification
The complex interplay of factors causing desertification, including climate variability and human activities, requires critical analysis and synthesis.
- Module Four: WASTE OIL, MINING AND GAS FLARING MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Unit 17: Mining and Oil Exploitation
Requires understanding of complex industrial processes, environmental regulations, and economic factors.
- Module Four: WASTE OIL, MINING AND GAS FLARING MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Unit 18: Oil Spillage in Nigeria
Analyzing the long-term ecological and socio-economic impacts of oil spillage demands critical thinking and synthesis of diverse information.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module One: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT: CONCEPT AND TOPOGRAPHY
Unit 1: The Environment · 2 hours
Define the term 'environment' and differentiate between natural and modified environments.. Identify and describe the biotic and abiotic components of an environment.. Reflect on how human activities impact the environment..
Unit 2: Major Components of the Environment · 2 hours
Explain the composition and significance of the atmosphere.. Describe the distribution of water in the hydrosphere and the water cycle.. Outline the essential components of the biosphere and their interactions..
- Week 2Module One: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT: CONCEPT AND TOPOGRAPHY
Unit 3: Nigerian Environment: Coverage and Geography · 2 hours
Sketch a map of Nigeria, indicating its boundaries and neighboring countries.. Describe the physiography of Nigeria, including plateaus, plains, and hills.. Explain basic geological terms related to the Nigerian environment..
- Week 3Module One: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT: CONCEPT AND TOPOGRAPHY
Unit 4: Topography of the Nigerian Environment I · 2 hours
Describe the topographical features of the Niger Delta and its ecological zones.. Explain the characteristics of the dissected margin and western plains.. Discuss the topography of the South-East and Cross River Basin..
- Week 4Module One: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT: CONCEPT AND TOPOGRAPHY
Unit 5: Topography of Nigerian Environment: II · 2 hours
Describe the high plains of Hausaland and the Jos Plateau.. Explain the features of the Biu Plateau and Sokoto Plain.. Outline the characteristics of the Chad Basin..
- Week 5Module Two: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Unit 6: Climate and the Nigerian Environment · 2 hours
Define climate and state its significance on the environment.. Explain the relationship between solar radiation, air masses, and wind systems in Nigeria.. Discuss the impact of climate on vegetation and agriculture..
- Week 6Module Two: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Unit 7: Climatic Factors in Nigerian Environment · 2 hours
Explain the temperature patterns in Nigeria.. Describe the humidity and rainfall patterns in Nigeria.. Discuss how climatic factors influence the ecosphere..
- Week 7Module Two: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Unit 8: Nigerian Environment and Forest Zone · 2 hours
Describe the global view of Nigerian vegetation.. Explain the characteristics of coastal vegetation.. Discuss the features of mangrove vegetation..
- Week 8Module Two: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Unit 9: Nigerian Vegetation and Forest Zone · 2 hours
Describe the characteristics of freshwater swamp forests.. Explain the features of riparian forests.. Discuss the characteristics of lowland rainforests..
- Week 9Module Two: THE NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
Unit 10: Nigerian Vegetation and soil · 2 hours
List the types of savanna vegetation in Nigeria.. Describe the characteristics of each type of savanna.. Outline the major soil types found in Nigeria..
- Week 10Module Three: ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA
Unit 11: Wetlands in Nigeria · 2 hours
Locate wetlands in different parts of Nigeria on a sketch map.. State the importance of wetlands.. Outline the problems limiting the development of wetlands..
Unit 12: Floods in Nigeria · 2 hours
Define flood and describe how flooding occurs.. State the causes of flooding in Nigeria.. Recommend control measures to check flooding in Nigeria..
- Week 11Module Three: ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA
Unit 13: Erosion · 2 hours
Define erosion and explain the different types of erosion in Nigeria.. List the causes of erosion in Nigeria.. State ways of controlling erosion..
Unit 14: Desertification · 2 hours
Define the term desertification.. Mention human activities that encourage desertification.. Describe the extent of desert encroachment in Nigeria..
- Week 12Module Four: WASTE OIL, MINING AND GAS FLARING MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Unit 15: Solid Waste: Definitions and problems · 2 hours
Outline the genesis of solid waste generation.. Define waste and solid waste.. Outline the quantity of waste generation in some states in Nigeria..
Unit 16: Solid Waste Management in Nigeria · 2 hours
Relate the influence of economic crisis in Nigeria to waste recycling.. Outline strategies for managing solid waste.. Recommend ways for improving solid waste management in Nigeria..
- Week 13Module Four: WASTE OIL, MINING AND GAS FLARING MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Unit 17: Mining and Oil Exploitation · 2 hours
Describe mining activities in Nigeria, focusing on coal, tin, iron, and limestone.. Explain the impact of mining on the Nigerian environment.. Discuss oil exploitation in Nigeria and its crude oil reserves..
Unit 18: Oil Spillage in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the causes of oil spillage in Nigeria.. List the consequences of oil spillage in the Nigerian environment.. Recommend strategies for controlling oil spillage in Nigeria..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed outlines for each unit, focusing on key definitions, concepts, and examples.
- Develop diagrams illustrating the relationships between environmental components and problems.
- Practice analyzing case studies of environmental issues in Nigeria, identifying causes, consequences, and solutions.
- Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on understanding the environmental laws and regulations in Nigeria.
- Create flashcards for key terms and concepts to aid memorization.
- Practice answering essay questions on major environmental problems and their solutions.
- Allocate sufficient time for reviewing all course materials and practicing exam questions.
- Prioritize studying units with higher weightage in the final examination.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ESM102 about?
This course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts and issues related to the Nigerian environment. It covers topics such as the environment's components, topography, climate, and vegetation. Students will explore environmental problems specific to Nigeria, including wetland destruction, waste management, oil spillage, and gas flaring. The course aims to equip learners with strategies for mitigating environmental challenges and promoting sustainable practices within the Nigerian context.
How many units does ESM102 have?
ESM102, The Nigerian Environment, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 219 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ESM102?
ESM102 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Sciences.
Is ESM102 hard?
ESM102 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ESM102 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is ESM102 assessed?
ESM102 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ESM102?
Environmental Consultant, Environmental Manager, Sustainability Officer and Environmental Impact Assessor.