Urban And Regional Planning
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 138 pages
- 16 units
This course introduces the principles and practices of urban and regional planning. It explores the evolution of urban centers, urbanization processes, and the challenges of managing cities and municipalities. The course also examines the role of local government, rural-urban migration, and emergency management in urban development. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective urban and regional planning and implementation.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of MPA856, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
MPA856 · Unit 3: URBANISATION PROCESS: THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
This unit shall provide background knowledge on the conceptual definition of urban and rural; appraise the problem of definition of these concepts, attempt a brief history of urbanisation, causes of urbanisation and global differences in urbanization.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the principles of urban and regional planning
- Analyze the challenges of urbanization in Africa
- Evaluate the role of local government in urban development
- Apply public policy to disaster management
- Develop strategies for disaster risk reduction
What it prepares you for
- Urban Planner
- Regional Planner
- Policy Analyst
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Local Government Administrator
- Government
- Non-profit Organizations
- Consulting
- Real Estate Development
- Infrastructure Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 3
UNIT 2: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY
Requires understanding of complex policy frameworks and their practical application in emergency situations.
- MODULE 1
Unit 3: URBANISATION PROCESS: THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Involves grasping the intricacies of defining urban areas and understanding the historical context of urbanization in diverse African settings.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 65 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1
Unit 1: The Nigerian State · 4 hours
Read Unit 1: Define the concepts of State and Nation. Explain the characteristics of a State. Differentiate between a State and a Nation. Trace the Evolution of Nigeria as a Nation State. Explain the role played by the British in Nigeria's growth to Nationhood.
Unit 2: Demography of Nigeria · 4 hours
Read Unit 2: Explain the meaning of Nigeria. Identify the location of Nigeria. Outline the states and local government areas in Nigeria. Analyze the population of Nigeria by state.
- Week 2MODULE 1
Unit 3: URBANISATION PROCESS: THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE · 5 hours
Read Unit 3: Define urban and rural. Appraise the problem of definition of these concepts. Attempt a brief history of urbanization. Discuss the causes of urbanization. Discuss global differences in urbanization.
- Week 3MODULE 1
Unit 4: MANAGEMENT OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES · 4 hours
Read Unit 4: Explain urban and municipal management. Identify Municipal and Local Services. Identify changes in urban life. Outline the evolution of the Role of Management in Municipalities.
- Week 4MODULE 1
Unit 5: EVOLUTION OF URBAN CENTERS IN NIGERIA · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Explain the antecedents that led to the existence of urban centers. Trace the historical development of urban centers. Analyze the situation today.
- Week 5MODULE 2
UNIT 1: URBANIZATION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT · 6 hours
Read Unit 1: Explain the reason for integrating urban and rural functions into a national spatial system. Identify and analyze the various Linkages. Explain the adoption of Political and Administrative Linkages in formal governmental structural relationships. Outline strategies for building development centers.
- Week 6MODULE 2
Unit 2: LOCAL GOVERNEMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Explain the concept of local government and its functions. Analyze the role of local government in urban development. Identify the problems of Governance of local government in Nigeria. Prescribe measures for improvement.
- Week 7MODULE 2
Unit 3: RURAL –URBAN MIGRATION · 5 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain the concept of rural-urban migration. Outline the problems of Rural-Urban Migration. Identify the benefits of rural-Urban Migration. State the effects of Rural-Urban Migration. Explain the advantages of Rural-Urban Migration to the Rural Areas.
- Week 8MODULE 2
Unit 4: CONCEPT AND THEORY OF LEADERSHIP · 4 hours
Read Unit 4: Understand the need for Leadership in every group endeavor. Define the concept of leadership. Outline the functions and basic qualitative of an effective leader. Identify some theories of leadership.
- Week 9MODULE 2
UNIT 5: LEADERSHIP STYLES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Explain the two dimensions of leadership. Identify the factors that affect the choice of appropriate leadership style. Outline the characteristics and effects of various leadership styles. Establish a relationship between leadership styles and motivation.
- Week 10MODULE 3
Unit 1: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT · 5 hours
Read Unit 1: Explain the term, performance, and performance gap. Identify common reasons for poor performance. Discuss the concept of performance Analysis. Analyze performance Evaluation and ratings in the Nigerian Public Service.
- Week 11MODULE 3
UNIT 2: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY · 5 hours
Read Unit 2: Identify and explain the fundamental issues involved in disaster management. Explain how public policy enhances disaster management. Outline the roles of public officers in ensuring appropriate public policies for disaster management.
- Week 12MODULE 3
UNIT3: URNANIZATION AND ITS PROBLEMS IN AFFRICA · 5 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain the United Nation's perception of urbanization and its patterns. Explain the poverty part of the problem. Identify the existence of slums and efforts to curb them. Explain the financing dilemmas.
- Week 13MODULE 3
UNIT 4: THE ROLE OF PUBLIC AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN DISASTER REDUCTION · 5 hours
Read Unit 4: Explain the concepts of Emergency Management and Disaster Risk Reduction. Identify the various stake-holders in emergency management. Explain the Roles of each stakeholder in emergency management/disaster reduction.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking urbanization, migration, and local government roles (Units 2-4)
- Practice analyzing case studies of urban development projects (Units 5-7)
- Review key policy frameworks for emergency management (Units 8-10)
- Focus on understanding the roles of different stakeholders in disaster reduction (Units 11-13)
- Prepare concise summaries of each unit, highlighting key definitions and concepts
Questions students ask about this course
What is MPA856 about?
This course introduces the principles and practices of urban and regional planning. It explores the evolution of urban centers, urbanization processes, and the challenges of managing cities and municipalities. The course also examines the role of local government, rural-urban migration, and emergency management in urban development. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective urban and regional planning and implementation.
How many units does MPA856 have?
MPA856, Urban And Regional Planning, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 138 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is MPA856?
MPA856 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is MPA856 hard?
MPA856 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does MPA856 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is MPA856 assessed?
MPA856 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with MPA856?
Urban Planner, Regional Planner, Policy Analyst, Emergency Management Coordinator and Local Government Administrator.