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ESM317Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Land And Water Pollution

This course provides a comprehensive overview of land and water pollution, exploring the sources, impacts, and control measures associated with these environmental issues. It covers various types of pollutants, their effects on ecosystems and human health, and strategies for recycling and resource conservation. The course also examines global water pollution episodes, hazardous waste management, and the causes and effects of deforestation, with a focus on the Nigerian context.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Land pollutionWater pollutionRecyclingDeforestationResource conservation

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

Types of pollution

2

Impacts of pollution

3

Environmental pollution control

4

Water pollution

5

Land pollution

6

Deforestation

Total Topics6 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 (2 methods)

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 Consultant

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Waste Management Officer

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Environmental Health Practitioner

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Sustainability Manager

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Conservation Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ManagementWaste ManagementAgricultureUrban PlanningNatural Resource Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: What is Pollution?

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the scope of pollution.
  • •Define pollution and differentiate between primary and secondary effects.
  • •Identify and describe the different types of pollution: air, water, soil, and noise.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Pollutants and their Impact on the Environment

2 study hours
  • •Define pollutants and classify them based on their form and ecosystem impact.
  • •Distinguish between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants.
  • •Analyze the impacts of pollution on human health, natural resources, and the economy.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Environmental Pollution Control: Recycling

2 study hours
  • •Define recycling and differentiate between internal and external recycling.
  • •Identify the types of materials that can be recycled, such as steel, aluminum, plastics, paper, and glass.
  • •Discuss the reasons for recycling, including resource conservation, energy conservation, and pollution reduction.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Conservation of Resources

2 study hours
  • •Define conservation and differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources.
  • •Explain the different types of conservation, including biodiversity, forest, soil, water, and energy conservation.
  • •Discuss the reasons for conservation, including reducing natural-resource consumption and protecting resources from pollution.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Water Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define water pollution and differentiate between point and nonpoint sources of water pollutants.
  • •Classify water pollution based on municipal, industrial, and agricultural sources.
  • •Identify and explain the different types of water pollutants, including petroleum products, pesticides, heavy metals, and hazardous wastes.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Effects of Water Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Explain the effects of water pollution, including waterborne infectious diseases and nutrient pollution.
  • •Discuss the effects of chemical contamination, mining, marine debris, and thermal pollution.
  • •Analyze the impact of pesticides, oil, mercury and other chemicals on water.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Controlling Water Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Discuss global efforts at controlling water pollution through regulations and international agreements.
  • •Explain the concept of water quality and its link to water use and economic development.
  • •Examine the challenges faced by developing countries in controlling water pollution.
Week
8

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Land Pollution Defined

2 study hours
  • •Define land pollution and differentiate between solid waste and soil pollution.
  • •List and explain the different sources of solid waste, including agricultural, mining, industrial, and municipal sources.
  • •Discuss the composition of land pollution.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Causes and Effects of Land Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Identify the various causes of land pollution, including urbanization, agricultural activities, and industrial activities.
  • •List the effects of land pollution on wildlife, vegetation, and human health.
  • •Describe how land pollution can be prevented through education, reuse, recycling, and organic farming.
Week
10

Module 4:

2h

Unit 1: Hazardous Wastes: Effects and Control Measures

2 study hours
  • •Define hazardous waste and list its sources, including industrial, agricultural, household, and medical activities.
  • •Explain the effects of hazardous waste on soil, air, surface water, and underground water.
  • •Identify methods of hazardous waste control, such as source reduction, recycling, treatment, and disposal.
Week
11

Module 4:

2h

Unit 2: Deforestation: Causes and Effects

2 study hours
  • •Explain the term deforestation and identify its causes, including urban growth, agricultural practices, and fuel consumption.
  • •Discuss the effects of deforestation on soil erosion, the water cycle, biodiversity, flooding, and climate change.
  • •Understand the causes of deforestation.
Week
12

Module 4:

2h

Unit 3: Forest Degradation as a Case Study in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Describe deforestation in Nigeria and its relationship to land degradation.
  • •Explain the implications of vegetation degradation on livelihoods and the climate system.
  • •Discuss the implications of vegetation degradation.
Week
13

Module 1:

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Revise all TMAs.
  • •Prepare for final exams.

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 detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Use diagrams and charts to illustrate complex processes like eutrophication and bio-magnification.

3

Practice applying pollution control measures to specific case studies.

4

Review past tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) to identify areas needing improvement.

5

Allocate specific time slots for studying each module, prioritizing those with higher weightage in the final exam.

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