Nigerian Industries And Industrialisation
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 145 pages
- 18 units
This course explores Nigerian industries and industrialization, focusing on the role of science and technology in industrial development. It examines the requirements for industrial growth, including locational factors and government policies. The course covers the classification of industries, industrial waste management, and the ecological problems associated with industrialization in Nigeria. It also includes a practical component involving field trips to selected industries to enhance understanding and application of concepts.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of economics
- Understanding of scientific principles
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of SED412, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
SED412 · UNIT 1 CONCEPT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
This course aims at providing meaningful guidelines on the need for science and technology in industrial development, Industrial waste and its effects. Management of industrial waste and familiarisation with some issues that concern industries and industrialisation in Nigeria.
What you should be able to do
- Define science and technology and their roles in industrial development
- Classify industries based on different criteria
- Analyze factors influencing industrial location
- Evaluate the impact of industrialization on economic development
- Identify and manage industrial wastes and their associated problems
What it prepares you for
- Industrial Planner
- Environmental Consultant
- Production Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Sustainability Officer
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Environmental Management
- Government
- Consulting
- GIS software
- Data analysis tools
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: INDUSTRIALISATION
Unit 4: Industrialisation Challenges
Requires understanding of complex economic models and policy implications.
- Module 4: INDUSTRIAL WASTES AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS-THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE
Unit 2: Hazardous Waste
Requires understanding of chemical processes and environmental regulations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 1: Concept of Science and Technology · 2 hours
Define science and technology.. Identify similarities and differences between science and technology..
- Week 2Module 1: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 2: Technological/Industrial Development in Nigeria · 2 hours
Identify criteria for measuring technological backwardness.. Explain causes of technological backwardness in Nigeria..
- Week 3Module 1: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 3: Science and Technology in the Context of Industrial Development in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the level of technological and industrial development at independence.. Explain trends in industrial development since 1960..
- Week 4Module 1: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 4: Requirements for Industrial Development · 2 hours
State general requirements for industrial development.. List locational requirements for industrial development..
- Week 5Module 2: CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIES
Unit 1: Classifying Industries · 2 hours
Define industry and classify industries into sectors.. Distinguish between ICB and GICS..
- Week 6Module 2: CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIES
Unit 2: Location of Industry · 2 hours
Define location of industry.. List factors influencing the location of an industry..
- Week 7Module 2: CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIES
Unit 3: Localisation of Industry · 2 hours
Explain localization of industries.. List factors that favor localization of industries..
- Week 8Module 2: CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIES
Unit 4: Location of Industries in Urban or Rural Areas · 2 hours
List reasons for the concentration of industries in urban centers.. State reasons for sitting industries in rural areas in Nigeria..
- Week 9Module 3: INDUSTRIALISATION
Unit 1: Industrialisation in West Africa · 2 hours
Define industrialization.. Discuss roles of industrialization in economic development of a nation..
- Week 10Module 3: INDUSTRIALISATION
Unit 2: Industrialisation in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss industrialization in Nigeria - the journey so far.. List ways government can encourage industrialization in Nigeria..
- Week 11Module 3: INDUSTRIALISATION
Unit 3: Government in Industrialisation · 2 hours
List basic roles of governments in industrialization.. State reasons for control over the location of private industry..
- Week 12Module 3: INDUSTRIALISATION
Unit 4: Industrialisation Challenges · 2 hours
Discuss general industrialization problems.. Suggest solutions to general industrialization problems..
- Week 13Module 4: INDUSTRIAL WASTES AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS-THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE
Unit 1: Classification of Wastes · 2 hours
Define waste and list criteria for classifying waste.. Explain industrial waste and identify its sources..
Unit 2: Hazardous Waste · 2 hours
Classify hazardous waste.. Explain waste management and methods of managing waste..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and key terms.
- Practice classifying industries using different classification systems.
- Analyze case studies of industrial development in Nigeria.
- Create diagrams illustrating waste management processes.
- Focus on understanding the environmental regulations related to industrial waste.
Questions students ask about this course
What is SED412 about?
This course explores Nigerian industries and industrialization, focusing on the role of science and technology in industrial development. It examines the requirements for industrial growth, including locational factors and government policies. The course covers the classification of industries, industrial waste management, and the ecological problems associated with industrialization in Nigeria. It also includes a practical component involving field trips to selected industries to enhance understanding and application of concepts.
How many units does SED412 have?
SED412, Nigerian Industries And Industrialisation, has 18 units across 5 modules, over 145 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is SED412?
SED412 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is SED412 hard?
SED412 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does SED412 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is SED412 assessed?
SED412 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting SED412?
Basic knowledge of economics Understanding of scientific principles
What can I do with SED412?
Industrial Planner, Environmental Consultant, Production Manager, Policy Analyst and Sustainability Officer.