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Man, Energy and Resources

This course deals with energy utilization and the indispensability of energy in the life of man. It touches on the history of the origin of life and how man has evolved from his ancestors. Students will be exposed to a number of natural resources found around man in his environment, energy, its forms, conversion and conservation. The course also discusses a wide range of natural and man-made resources available to man in his environment and their uses.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
EnergyResourcesEvolutionConservationMan

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

Origin of life

2

Evolution theories

3

Energy forms

4

Energy conversion

5

Natural resources

6

Conservation

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 (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Environmental Scientist

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Resource Manager

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Sustainability Coordinator

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Environmental Educator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ManagementEnergy SectorAgricultureEducationGovernment Regulation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: History of Life and Man

12h

Unit 1: History of Life

4 study hours
  • Read about the divergent opinions about how life came into being.
  • Understand the major theories accounting for the origin of life on earth.
  • Explain what each of the theories proposes.

Unit 2: The Theory of Evolution

4 study hours
  • Explain the theory of evolution.
  • Discuss evolution theory based on Lamarckian evolution perspective.
  • Discuss evolution from the perspective of Darwin.

Unit 3: The Nature of Earliest Organisms

4 study hours
  • Explain the heterotrophic nature of the earliest organisms.
  • Identify the nature of the earliest organisms.
  • Explain the modern views on evolution.
  • State the evidences of past evolution.
Week
2

Module 1: History of Life and Man

8h

Unit 4: Evidences for the Theory of Evolution

4 study hours
  • List the various evidences that are available to support evolution.
  • Explain the theory of evolution.
  • Discuss with a skeptic that evolution is real.

Unit 5: Origin of Man

4 study hours
  • Describe the origin of man.
  • State the class and order to which man belongs.
  • Distinguish man from other mammals/primates.
  • Explain certain special features of man.
Week
3

Module 2: Man and Energy

6h

Unit 1: Energy and its Forms

6 study hours
  • Define energy.
  • List different forms of energy.
  • Define and explain kinetic and potential energy.
  • Solve simple problems on kinetic energy and potential energy.
Week
4

Module 2: Man and Energy

6h

Unit 2: Man's Energy Needs and Sources

6 study hours
  • State why man requires energy.
  • Explain the various sources of energy.
  • Identify the various uses of energy to man.
  • Identify the basic sources of energy on earth.
Week
5

Module 2: Man and Energy

6h

Unit 3: Energy and Chemical Systems

6 study hours
  • Define the term 'Heat'.
  • Differentiate between heat and thermal energy.
  • Mention three kinds of chemical systems.
  • State and explain the first law of thermodynamics.
  • State and explain the second law of thermodynamics.
  • Define the concept 'free energy'.
Week
6

Module 2: Man and Energy

6h

Unit 4: Energy Conversion

6 study hours
  • Explain the principle of interconvertibility of energy.
  • Give examples of ways by which energy is converted from one form to another.
  • Relate the interconvertible nature of energy to man's day-to-day activities.
Week
7

Module 2: Man and Energy

6h

Unit 5: Conservation of Energy and Energy Utilization

6 study hours
  • State the law of conservation of energy.
  • Explain how conservation of energy principle forms the basis of energy utilization.
  • Define the uses of some forms of energy such as solar energy, waves, sound and optics, etc.
  • Explain nuclear energy.
  • State the uses of nuclear energy.
Week
8

Module 3: Man and Resources

6h

Unit 1: Food Resources

6 study hours
  • Define some basic concepts that are related to resources.
  • Identify all the classes of food resources available to man.
  • State the importance of the various food resources to mankind.
  • State the chemical composition/constituents of each kind of food item.
Week
9

Module 3: Man and Resources

6h

Unit 2: Rubbers and Related Products

6 study hours
  • Explain the meaning of raw rubber.
  • Describe the production of raw rubber.
  • Mention any five synthetic rubbers.
  • State constituent monomers.
  • Outline the uses of each of the synthetic rubbers.
  • Define plastics.
  • List the first set of plastic materials.
  • Mention the types of industrial plastics with examples.
Week
10

Module 3: Man and Resources

6h

Unit 3: Mineral Resources

6 study hours
  • Identify the mineral resources in Nigeria.
  • State the location of these mineral resources in Nigeria.
  • State the importance of these mineral resources to mankind.
  • State some of the problems associated with the availability of these mineral resources.
Week
11

Module 3: Man and Resources

6h

Unit 4: Vegetation and Water Resources

6 study hours
  • List the different kinds of vegetation in Nigeria.
  • State the economic importance of Nigeria natural vegetation.
  • List the importance of water resources to mankind.
  • Describe the limitations of Nigerian water resource.
Week
12

Module 3: Man and Resources

6h

Unit 5: Conservation of Natural Resources

6 study hours
  • Define the term 'Conservation'.
  • Outline the needs for conservation of resources.
  • Mention some organizations that are responsible for conservation in the world.
  • Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.
  • Mention and explain the various methods of conservation of resources.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • Review all course materials and attempt all TMAs
  • Revise all modules and units.
  • Prepare adequately for the final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines for key evolutionary events from Module 1

2

Practice energy conversion calculations from Module 2 using real-world examples

3

Develop diagrams illustrating resource cycles from Module 3

4

Review all self-assessment exercises and TMAs

5

Focus on understanding the laws of thermodynamics and their implications for energy use

6

Prepare concise summaries of each unit's key concepts and definitions

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