Man, Energy and Resources
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 143 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PED234, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PED234 · UNIT 1: HISTORY OF LIFE
One major advantage of a distance learning programme is that, the study unit replaces the lecturer. By this, you have the opportunity of working through specially designed materials at your own pace, time and place that suit your interest. It also affords you the opportunity to read through the specially prepared lecture materials instead of listening to a lecturer.
What you should be able to do
- Identify major theories of life's origin
- Explain evolution's role in organism development
- Define and classify different forms of energy
- Describe energy conversion processes
- List and explain natural resources
- Explain the need for resource conservation
- Apply conservation methods
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Scientist
- Resource Manager
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Management
- Energy Sector
- Agriculture
- Education
- Government Regulation
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: History of Life and Man
Unit 1: History of Life
The diverse theories require critical thinking and evaluation of metaphysical and scientific evidence.
- Module 2: Man and Energy
Unit 3: Energy and Chemical Systems
Application of thermodynamic principles to chemical reactions requires strong understanding of energy transfer and state functions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 86 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: History of Life and Man
Unit 1: History of Life · 4 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 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 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 2Module 1: History of Life and Man
Unit 4: Evidences for the Theory of Evolution · 4 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 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 3Module 2: Man and Energy
Unit 1: Energy and its Forms · 6 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 4Module 2: Man and Energy
Unit 2: Man's Energy Needs and Sources · 6 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 5Module 2: Man and Energy
Unit 3: Energy and Chemical Systems · 6 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 6Module 2: Man and Energy
Unit 4: Energy Conversion · 6 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 7Module 2: Man and Energy
Unit 5: Conservation of Energy and Energy Utilization · 6 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 8Module 3: Man and Resources
Unit 1: Food Resources · 6 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 9Module 3: Man and Resources
Unit 2: Rubbers and Related Products · 6 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 10Module 3: Man and Resources
Unit 3: Mineral Resources · 6 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 11Module 3: Man and Resources
Unit 4: Vegetation and Water Resources · 6 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 12Module 3: Man and Resources
Unit 5: Conservation of Natural Resources · 6 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 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 6 hours
Review all course materials and attempt all TMAs. Revise all modules and units.. Prepare adequately for the final examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Create timelines for key evolutionary events from Module 1
- Practice energy conversion calculations from Module 2 using real-world examples
- Develop diagrams illustrating resource cycles from Module 3
- Review all self-assessment exercises and TMAs
- Focus on understanding the laws of thermodynamics and their implications for energy use
- Prepare concise summaries of each unit's key concepts and definitions
Questions students ask about this course
What is PED234 about?
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.
How many units does PED234 have?
PED234, Man, Energy and Resources, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 143 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PED234?
PED234 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is PED234 hard?
PED234 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does PED234 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PED234 assessed?
PED234 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PED234?
Environmental Scientist, Resource Manager, Sustainability Coordinator and Environmental Educator.