This course provides a comprehensive overview of air and noise pollution, examining their sources, classifications, and effects on the environment and human health. It explores air pollution issues in both global and Nigerian contexts, highlighting the contributions of various states to air emissions. The course also delves into mitigation and remediation measures, including Nigeria's environmental policies and institutional frameworks. Furthermore, it addresses noise pollution, its types, effects, and strategies for prevention, including noise-induced hearing loss.
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Key areas covered in this course
Knowledge and skills recommended for success
Basic knowledge of environmental science
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How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge
A structured 13-week journey through the course content
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Expert tips to help you succeed in this course
Create concept maps linking air pollutants to their sources and health effects (Units 1-4).
Focus on the key regulations and policies discussed in Unit 5, especially those related to Nigeria.
Practice differentiating between sound and noise, and understand the decibel scale (Units 6-7).
Review the various types of noise pollution and their specific sources (Unit 7).
Study the pathogenesis of NIHL and the strategies for prevention (Units 9-10).
Prioritize understanding the effects of air and noise pollution on human health and the environment (Units 4 & 8).
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