Urban and Regional Planning
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 249 pages
- 14 units
This course explores urban and regional planning within the Nigerian context. It examines key aspects such as the Nigerian state, demography, urbanization processes, and the management of cities and municipalities. The course also covers rural development, local government's role, migration patterns, leadership theories, performance management, and emergency management, including disaster reduction strategies and the role of NEMA. It aims to equip students with practical knowledge for planning and implementation in national development.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD856, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD856 · Unit 1: The Nigerian State
Generally speaking, the Igbo political system presents a direct opposite of the experiences in the Hausa/Fulani system. This is because, there is no form of centralized authority and the exercise of absolute power is absent. There are many institutions that shared political authorities in this system including the Ofo titleholders, the Ozo titleholders, the Age grades, etc.
What you should be able to do
- Analyze urbanization and regional planning concepts.
- Evaluate the role of local government in urban development.
- Apply leadership theories to urban and regional planning.
- Assess the impact of rural-urban migration.
- Formulate strategies for disaster risk reduction.
- Understand the role of public policy in emergency management.
What it prepares you for
- Urban Planner
- Regional Planner
- Policy Analyst
- Local Government Administrator
- Emergency Management Coordinator
- Government
- Urban Development
- Environmental Management
- Disaster Relief
- Public Administration
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Emergency Management and Public Policy
Unit 4: The Role of Public and other Stakeholders in Disaster Reduction
Understanding the complex interplay of factors influencing disaster risk requires critical analysis and synthesis of diverse perspectives.
- Module 2: Urban and Rural Development
Unit 4: Concept and Theory of Leadership
The unit requires understanding of various leadership theories and their practical application in diverse organizational settings.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 57 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: The Nigerian State · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the concepts of State and Nation.. Identify 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 · 3 hours
Study the meaning and concept 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: Introduction
Unit 3: Urbanisation Process: The African Experience · 4 hours
Define urban and rural areas.. Appraise the problem of definition of these concepts.. Study a brief history of urbanization.. Identify causes of urbanization.. Understand global differences in urbanization..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Management of Cities and Municipalities · 4 hours
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: Introduction
Unit 5: Evolution of Urban Centers in Nigeria · 4 hours
Explain the antecedents that led to the existence of urban centres.. Trace the historical development of urban centres.. Analyze what the situation is today..
- Week 5Module 2: Urban and Rural Development
Unit 1: Urbanization and Rural Development · 5 hours
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: Urban and Rural Development
Unit 2: Local Government and Urban Development · 5 hours
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: Urban and Rural Development
Unit 3: Rural –Urban Migration · 5 hours
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: Urban and Rural Development
Unit 4: Concept and Theory of Leadership · 4 hours
Understand the need for Leadership in every group endeavour.. Define the concept of leadership.. Outline the functions and basic qualitative of an effective leader.. Identify some theories of leadership..
- Week 9Module 2: Urban and Rural Development
Unit 5: Leadership Styles and Their Implications · 4 hours
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: Emergency Management and Public Policy
Unit 1: Performance Management · 4 hours
Explain the term, performance, and performance gap.. Identify common reasons for poor performance.. Discuss the concept of performance Analysis.. Analyse performance Evaluation and ratings in the Nigerian Public Service..
- Week 11Module 3: Emergency Management and Public Policy
Unit 2: Emergency Management and Public Policy · 4 hours
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: Emergency Management and Public Policy
Unit 3: Urbanization and its Problems in Africa · 4 hours
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: Emergency Management and Public Policy
Unit 4: The Role of Public and other Stakeholders in Disaster Reduction · 4 hours
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.. Suggest the way forward..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module learning outcomes to ensure comprehensive understanding.
- Create concept maps linking urbanization, rural development, and local governance.
- Focus on key concepts from Units 3-5, including migration patterns and leadership styles.
- Practice applying leadership theories to case studies of urban development projects.
- Develop concise summaries of each unit's main points for quick review.
- Prioritize understanding of disaster risk reduction strategies and NEMA's role.
- Review past assignments and TMAs to identify areas needing further study.
- Allocate study time proportionally based on unit complexity and weightage in the final exam.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD856 about?
This course explores urban and regional planning within the Nigerian context. It examines key aspects such as the Nigerian state, demography, urbanization processes, and the management of cities and municipalities. The course also covers rural development, local government's role, migration patterns, leadership theories, performance management, and emergency management, including disaster reduction strategies and the role of NEMA. It aims to equip students with practical knowledge for planning and implementation in national development.
How many units does PAD856 have?
PAD856, Urban and Regional Planning, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 249 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD856?
PAD856 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD856 hard?
PAD856 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PAD856 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is PAD856 assessed?
PAD856 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PAD856?
Urban Planner, Regional Planner, Policy Analyst, Local Government Administrator and Emergency Management Coordinator.