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Environmental Politics

This course explores environmental politics, management, and conservation. It examines the principles, aims, and scope of environmental politics, environmental resources, and quality. The course delves into environmental problems such as deforestation, pollution, and waste disposal. It also covers environmental management, conservation strategies, conflict resolution, and environmental justice. Furthermore, it addresses democratic decentralization of natural resources management and environmental impact assessment.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Environmental PoliticsNatural ResourcesEnvironmental ManagementEnvironmental JusticeDeforestation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Politics

2

Environmental Resources

3

Deforestation

4

Pollution

5

Waste Disposal Systems

6

Environmental Management

7

Environmental Conservation

8

Environmental Justice

9

Environmental Impact Assessment

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 assessments

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 Consultant

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Environmental Policy Analyst

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Natural Resource Manager

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Sustainability Officer

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Environmental Activist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesNon-Governmental OrganizationsOil and GasAgricultureUrban Planning

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Environment

2h

Unit 1: Principles, Aims and Scope of Environmental Politics

2 study hours
  • •Define basic concepts: environment, natural resources, environmental assets, biodiversity, environmental justice, environmental freedom, and environmental risk.
  • •Discuss the scope of environmental politics as an academic discipline.
Week
2

Module 1: The Environment

2h

Unit 2: Environmental Resources

2 study hours
  • •Itemise the abiotic and biotic components of the environment.
  • •Identify and classify natural resources according to their characteristics.
  • •Discuss the replenishing attributes of environmental resources.
Week
3

Module 1: The Environment

2h

Unit 3: Quality and Planning of the Environment

2 study hours
  • •Explain the environmental planning process.
  • •Assess the quality of your immediate environment.
  • •Highlight the qualities of a good environment.
  • •Appreciate the need for a quality environment.
Week
4

Module 1: The Environment

2h

Unit 4: Environmental Policy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the influence of environmental politics on human activities.
  • •Explain the considerations involved in the negotiation and implementation of effective governance strategies for the harmonization of the environment.
Week
5

Module 2: Environmental Problems

2h

Unit 1: Deforestation

2 study hours
  • •Define and describe the various types of forests.
  • •Explain the importance of forests.
  • •Define and explain the meaning of deforestation.
  • •Describe the consequences of deforestation.
Week
6

Module 2: Environmental Problems

2h

Unit 2: Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define and explain pollution.
  • •Mention and discuss the various types of environmental pollution: land, water and air.
Week
7

Module 2: Environmental Problems

2h

Unit 3: Waste Disposal Systems

2 study hours
  • •Classify wastes based on their state (solid, liquid, gas).
  • •Describe waste disposal methods: dumping, land filling, incineration.
  • •Explain the effects of poor waste disposal systems on the environment and human health.
Week
8

Module 2: Environmental Problems

2h

Unit 4: Human Health

2 study hours
  • •Describe the influences of industrial activities on human health.
  • •Explain the risks of children in a contaminated environment.
  • •Discuss the components of environmental health and protection systems.
Week
9

Module 3: Management and Conservation of Environmental Resources

2h

Unit 1: Environmental Management

2 study hours
  • •Present a spectrum of viewpoints and approaches to environmental management.
  • •Describe the methods for managing environmental resources.
  • •Discuss the sustainability of environmental resources.
Week
10

Module 3: Management and Conservation of Environmental Resources

2h

Unit 2: Environmental Conservation

2 study hours
  • •Name and explain some conservation techniques for forests.
  • •Identify how wildlife is conserved.
  • •Describe the systems of mining mineral resources.
  • •Discuss the need for environmental conservation.
Week
11

Module 3: Management and Conservation of Environmental Resources

2h

Unit 3: Conflict and Collaboration in Natural Resource Management

2 study hours
  • •Explain the sources of conflicts in natural resources management.
  • •Describe the mechanisms governing the conducive management of natural resources.
  • •Discuss the various strategies for conflict management.
  • •Identify and explain opportunities for turning conflict into collaboration.
Week
12

Module 4: Natural Resources and Environmental Impact Assessment

4h

Unit 1: Environmental Justice

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of environmental justice.
  • •Distinguish between environmental justice and environmental injustice.
  • •Highlight the principles of environmental justice and relate them to the Nigerian situation.

Unit 2: Environmental Activism

2 study hours
  • •Trace the emergence of environmental activism.
  • •Explain the institutional profile of environmental activism.
  • •Describe the activities of the environmental activists.
Week
13

Module 4: Natural Resources and Environmental Impact Assessment

4h

Unit 3: Democratic Decentralization of Environmental Resources Management

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the key issues in democratic decentralization of natural resources management.
  • •Discuss the problems associated with measuring the efficiency of decentralization of natural resources management.
  • •Describe the outcomes of the decentralization of natural resources management.

Unit 4: Environmental Impact Assessment

2 study hours
  • •Mention the guidelines and goals of Environmental Impact Assessment Agencies.
  • •Explain the provisions related to the emergence of Environmental Impact Assessment in the developing countries.
  • •Assess the performance of Environmental Impact Assessment Agencies in the developing countries.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking environmental politics, resource management, and conservation strategies.

2

Focus on definitions and classifications of environmental resources (Units 2 in Module 1 and Module 3).

3

Review case studies of deforestation, pollution, and waste disposal (Module 2).

4

Understand the principles of environmental justice and activism (Units 1 and 2 in Module 4).

5

Practice applying EIA guidelines to hypothetical development projects (Unit 4 in Module 4).

6

Summarize key points from each unit and review these summaries weekly.

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