Urban Environmental Management
- Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 87 pages
- 12 units
This course explores the intricate relationships between urbanization and environmental management. It examines the causes and consequences of urbanization, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for creating sustainable urban environments. The course delves into topics such as urban growth, housing, waste management, and policy strategies. Students will learn to analyze urban problems and develop effective management approaches for a liveable urban environment.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ESM324, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ESM324 · UNIT 1: URBAN GROWTH
The processes encouraging the growth of very large cities have been important since the 1870s and have steadily increased in significance since then. In the twentieth century, there have been two further developments, which have had important geographical results. These are the development of motor transport and the spread of very large cities to the Third World.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain key concepts related to urbanization and urban environmental management.
- Analyze the causes and consequences of urban growth and development.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different urban planning and management strategies.
- Identify and address the challenges of providing adequate housing and infrastructure in urban areas.
- Develop sustainable solutions for managing waste and protecting the urban environment.
What it prepares you for
- Urban Planner
- Environmental Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Housing Officer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Government
- Non-profit
- Consulting
- Real Estate
- Environmental Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: The Growth and Development of Slums
Understanding the historical, social, and economic factors that contribute to the formation and persistence of slums requires critical analysis and synthesis of diverse information.
- Module 5:
Unit 3: Policy Issues towards Urban Renewal
Evaluating the effectiveness and consequences of different urban renewal strategies requires understanding complex social, economic, and political dynamics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Principles, Aims and Scope of Urban Environmental Management · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the definitions of urbanization and urbanism.. Classify settlements into rural and urban communities.. Identify factors leading to urbanization in Nigeria.. Trace the historical origin of urban life in Nigeria..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Rural-Urban Synergies · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Highlight interactions between rural and urban settlements.. Distinguish between rural and urban functions.. Explain the distribution of spatial processes and structures..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Modernisation and Urbanization in the Developing World · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Describe spatio-temporal changes in agriculture.. Explain the impacts of transportation on urban development.. Assess the economic advantages of the urban environment..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Urban Growth · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Relate population increase to urban growth.. Analyze factors encouraging urbanization in the 21st century..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 2: The Rational Use of Urban Space · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Describe layouts and internal structures of a typical Nigerian city.. Discuss the development of squatter settlements in urban areas..
- Week 6Module 3:
Unit 1: Urban Housing Development · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Describe urban housing development strategies.. Explain problems faced by urban dwellers in securing decent housing..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 2: Urban Housing Provision · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Highlight contributions of private developers to alleviate housing problems.. Identify various housing types in Nigeria.. Itemize factors influencing housing types in Nigeria..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 3: The Growth and Development of Slums · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Define the term 'slum'.. Identify and explain various types of slums.. Describe circumstances leading to slum development..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 4: Urban Renewal · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Explain meanings of slum clearance and urban renewal.. Evaluate efficiency of various urban renewal methods.. Mention and discuss steps involved in slum clearance..
- Week 10Module 4:
Unit 1: Urbanisation and Environmental Issues · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Explain the meaning of environmental sustainability.. Highlight and explain main components of sustainability.. Discuss contradictions between sustainable development and current global economic trends..
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 2: Waste Generation and Disposal Systems in Urban Centres · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define and explain the concept of wastes.. Name types and nature of wastes.. Discuss methods of waste disposal.. Explain effects of poor waste disposal systems.. Highlight differences in gender attitudes to waste disposal..
- Week 12Module 5:
Unit 1: Management Policies and Strategies for Urban Liveability · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Appraise urban management policies adopted by Nigerian governments.. Analyze implications of urban management policies on environment and inhabitants.. Analyze impacts of rural-urban migration on source and destination regions..
- Week 13Module 5:
Unit 2: Urban Waste Management · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Explain meaning of waste management.. Highlight government efforts towards waste disposal management in urban areas.. Assess impact of poor waste disposal management on environment.. Proffer solutions to waste management problems in Nigerian cities..
Unit 3: Policy Issues towards Urban Renewal · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain the concept of urban renewal.. Highlight government efforts towards urban renewal in Nigeria.. Itemize procedure for urban renewal in any community..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule allocating specific time for each unit.
- Focus on understanding the key concepts and definitions related to urbanization and environmental management.
- Review case studies and examples of urban planning and management strategies in Nigeria and other developing countries.
- Practice answering essay questions on the causes and consequences of urban growth, housing challenges, and waste management solutions.
- Prepare concise summaries of the main points in each unit to aid recall during the exam.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ESM324 about?
This course explores the intricate relationships between urbanization and environmental management. It examines the causes and consequences of urbanization, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for creating sustainable urban environments. The course delves into topics such as urban growth, housing, waste management, and policy strategies. Students will learn to analyze urban problems and develop effective management approaches for a liveable urban environment.
How many units does ESM324 have?
ESM324, Urban Environmental Management, has 12 units across 4 modules, over 87 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ESM324?
ESM324 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Sciences.
Is ESM324 hard?
ESM324 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work.
How long does ESM324 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is ESM324 assessed?
ESM324 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ESM324?
Urban Planner, Environmental Manager, Policy Analyst, Housing Officer and Sustainability Consultant.