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ESM411Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Population, Environment And Development

This course introduces the interaction between human population and natural resources. It explores the challenges of balancing population growth with available resources in developing countries like Nigeria and Botswana. The course examines the linkages between population growth, distribution, and environmental degradation. It also covers environmental and social factors affecting population growth, ecological constraints, and the impact of deforestation and land degradation.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Population GrowthEnvironmentDevelopmentSustainabilityNatural Resources

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Population Growth Trends

2

Environmental Factors

3

Social Factors

4

Ecological Constraints

5

Neolithic Revolution

6

Land Degradation

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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Sustainability Manager

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Policy Analyst

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Urban Planner

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ManagementUrban PlanningGovernment AgenciesNon-profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Global Trend in Population Growth and Development

4 study hours
  • •Read about global environmental constraints and their impact on development.
  • •Identify the challenges faced by developing countries in balancing population growth with available resources.
  • •Analyze the linkages between population growth, distribution, and environmental degradation.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 2: The Dynamic Relationship between Environmental and Social Factors

4 study hours
  • •Examine the dynamic relationship between environmental and social factors.
  • •Identify environmental factors affecting population growth.
  • •Discuss the ecological constraints faced by developing countries.
Week
3

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: The Transition of Societies from Hunting and Gathering to Agriculture

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the Neolithic revolution and its impact on society.
  • •Identify the types of plants and animals that were domesticated.
  • •Explain the physical features that aided farming in the three river basins.
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: The Responses of Civilisation to Environmental Constraints

4 study hours
  • •Identify the needs of mankind in the environment.
  • •Discuss the population growth patterns in more and less developed countries.
  • •State the carrying capacity of the earth in relation to population.
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: The Population Dimension

4 study hours
  • •State population distributions in different regions of the world.
  • •Establish demographic projections and the role of economic advancements.
  • •Discuss early population growth rates with modern trends.
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Population Impacts on Environment, Natural Resources and Quality of Life

4 study hours
  • •List the causes of global warming.
  • •Explain the effects of global warming on the environment.
  • •Discuss issues relating to natural resources and quality of life.
Week
7

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Deforestation and Land Degradation

4 study hours
  • •State the extent of deforestation in some continents.
  • •Explain the effects of deforestation on land.
  • •Discuss the linkages between population and environment.
Week
8

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Construction of the New and Old Worlds

4 study hours
  • •Discuss soil erosion as a major form of land degradation.
  • •Identify the problems of land degradation in our environment.
  • •Establish the causes of desertification.
Week
9

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Natural and Anthropogenic Environmental Changes

4 study hours
  • •State the difference between natural and anthropogenic environmental changes in developed and developing countries.
  • •Mention sources of anthropogenic emissions in our environment.
  • •Identify the effects of global warming on food production.
  • •Discuss the effects of ozone-layer depletion on human health and agriculture.
Week
10

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Global Trend in Population Growth and Development

4 study hours
  • •Review Module 1 Units 1-3
  • •Complete TMA 1
Week
11

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: The Responses of Civilisation to Environmental Constraints

4 study hours
  • •Review Module 2 Units 1-3
  • •Complete TMA 2
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Deforestation and Land Degradation

4 study hours
  • •Review Module 3 Units 1-3
  • •Complete TMA 3
Week
13

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Global Trend in Population Growth and Development

4 study hours
  • •Comprehensive course review
  • •Prepare for final examination

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all study units and focus on key concepts and definitions.

2

Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management.

3

Create summaries of each module to consolidate understanding.

4

Pay attention to the relationships between population, environment, and development.

5

Understand the different perspectives and approaches to sustainable development.

6

Focus on the case studies and examples provided in the course materials.

7

Review all TMAs and tutor feedback to identify areas for improvement.

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