Environmental Planning And Management

1. Understand the principles of environmental planning and management
2. Analyze the impact of urbanization on the environment
3. Evaluate different waste management systems and practices
4. Identify the causes and effects of environmental pollution
5. Develop strategies for mitigating natural hazards
6. Apply environmental laws and practices in Nigeria

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The Philosophy of Planning

   • Unit 1: The Nature of Planning · 2 hours

     Define planning and its importance. Analyze the conceptual framework for systematic planning. Discuss the need for environmental planning.

2. Week 2Module 1: The Philosophy of Planning

   • Unit 2: Planning and the Environment · 2 hours

     Examine the relationship between planning and the environment. Identify environmental imbalances caused by human activities. Discuss the need for sustainable development.

3. Week 3Module 1: The Philosophy of Planning

   • Unit 4: History of Environmental Planning and Types of Planning · 2 hours

     Trace the history of environmental planning. Identify different types of planning. Discuss the evolution of urban planning.

4. Week 4Module 1: The Philosophy of Planning

   • Unit 3: Trends in the Formation of Urban Community · 2 hours

     Understand the trends in urban center formation from Neolithic times to cities. Differentiate between settlement patterns. Know the basic functions of every settlement pattern.

5. Week 5Module 2: The Process of Planning and Environment

   • Unit 1: Models of urban Land use planning · 2 hours

     Identify and describe different models of urban land use planning. Relate present-day city layouts to these models. Differentiate between the concentric, sector, and multi-nuclei models.

6. Week 6Module 2: The Process of Planning and Environment

   • Unit 2: Stages of the Planning Process · 2 hours

     List and explain the stages involved in effective project planning. Justify the need for effective planning. Explain the need for monitoring and review after plan implementation.

7. Week 7Module 2: The Process of Planning and Environment

   • Unit 3: Community Facility Planning · 2 hours

     Prepare a community facility plan. Explain factors determining facility locations in urban areas. Discuss requirements for effective community facilities.

8. Week 8Module 2: The Process of Planning and Environment

   • Unit 4: Urbanization and Environment · 2 hours

     Discuss factors leading to settlement locations. Examine the impact of urbanization on environmental quality. Identify urban renewal strategies and housing qualities.

9. Week 9Module 3: SOLID WASTE

   • UNIT 1: Types of Solid Waste · 2 hours

     Classify solid waste based on physical property, utility, and environmental risk. Determine the different types of solid waste generated in Nigeria. Discuss the characteristics of municipal, industrial, and agricultural solid wastes.

10. Week 10Module 3: SOLID WASTE

    • UNIT 2: Solid Waste Management · 2 hours

      Suggest ways to manage solid waste effectively. Analyze the impact of poor solid waste management. Discuss the problems associated with solid waste management.

11. Week 11Module 3: SOLID WASTE

    • UNIT3: Causes of Solid Waste Pollution · 2 hours

      Identify the reasons for high solid waste generation and pollution. Discuss solid waste management policies and their implementation in Nigeria. Examine the roles of federal, state, and local governments in waste management.

    • UNIT4: Disposal Methods of Solid Waste · 2 hours

      Describe various methods of solid waste disposal. Evaluate the sustainability of different waste disposal methods. Advise agencies and government on optimal waste disposal strategies.

12. Week 12Module 4: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

    • Unit 1 Air pollution · 2 hours

      Define air pollution and its causes. Analyze the impact of air pollution on the environment. Discuss methods to control air pollution.

    • Unit 2 Soil Pollution · 2 hours

      Determine sources, effects, and control of soil pollution. Understand the impact of soil pollution on human health and ecosystems. Identify methods for remediating soil pollution.

13. Week 13Module 4: ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

    • Unit 3 water Pollution · 2 hours

      Identify causes, effects, and control of water pollution. Understand the impact of water pollution on aquatic life and human health. Examine methods for preventing and treating water pollution.

    • Unit 4 Noise pollution · 2 hours

      Identify sources, effects, and control of noise pollution. Understand the impact of noise pollution on human health and the environment. Examine methods for reducing noise pollution in urban and industrial areas.