Population, Environment And Development
- Sciences
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 67 pages
- 9 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ESM411, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ESM411 · UNIT 1: GLOBAL TREND IN POPULATION GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
This unit explains the trends and kinds of interaction that existed between human population and the natural resources in man’s environment. It takes you through the challenges encountered by man to develop his environment.
What you should be able to do
- Explain trends in world population growth and development
- Identify how developing countries balance population growth with resources
- Establish linkages between population growth, distribution, and environmental degradation
- Discuss environmental factors affecting population growth
- Mention social factors and their relationship with the environment
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainability Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Urban Planner
- Environmental Management
- Urban Planning
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: The Population Dimension
Requires understanding of complex demographic models and their application to real-world scenarios.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: Natural and Anthropogenic Environmental Changes
Involves analyzing complex interactions between human activities and environmental systems, requiring critical thinking and synthesis of information.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Global Trend in Population Growth and Development · 4 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 2Module 1:
Unit 2: The Dynamic Relationship between Environmental and Social Factors · 4 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 3Module 1:
Unit 3: The Transition of Societies from Hunting and Gathering to Agriculture · 4 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 4Module 2:
Unit 1: The Responses of Civilisation to Environmental Constraints · 4 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 5Module 2:
Unit 2: The Population Dimension · 4 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 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Population Impacts on Environment, Natural Resources and Quality of Life · 4 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 7Module 3:
Unit 1: Deforestation and Land Degradation · 4 hours
State the extent of deforestation in some continents.. Explain the effects of deforestation on land.. Discuss the linkages between population and environment..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 2: Construction of the New and Old Worlds · 4 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 9Module 3:
Unit 3: Natural and Anthropogenic Environmental Changes · 4 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 10Module 1:
Unit 1: Global Trend in Population Growth and Development · 4 hours
Review Module 1 Units 1-3. Complete TMA 1.
- Week 11Module 2:
Unit 1: The Responses of Civilisation to Environmental Constraints · 4 hours
Review Module 2 Units 1-3. Complete TMA 2.
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 1: Deforestation and Land Degradation · 4 hours
Review Module 3 Units 1-3. Complete TMA 3.
- Week 13Module 1:
Unit 1: Global Trend in Population Growth and Development · 4 hours
Comprehensive course review. Prepare for final examination.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all study units and focus on key concepts and definitions.
- Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management.
- Create summaries of each module to consolidate understanding.
- Pay attention to the relationships between population, environment, and development.
- Understand the different perspectives and approaches to sustainable development.
- Focus on the case studies and examples provided in the course materials.
- Review all TMAs and tutor feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ESM411 about?
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.
How many units does ESM411 have?
ESM411, Population, Environment And Development, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 67 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ESM411?
ESM411 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Sciences.
Is ESM411 hard?
ESM411 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ESM411 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is ESM411 assessed?
ESM411 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ESM411?
Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Manager, Policy Analyst and Urban Planner.