Man, Location And Resources
- Management Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 115 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to the relationships between man, location, and resources. It examines the scope of human geography, focusing on population issues, environmental resources, and human settlements. The course explores the distribution and utilization of resources, population dynamics, and the interplay between man, resources, and location. It compares developed and developing countries, covering topics such as population growth, urbanization, and energy consumption.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 50 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 TPM103, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
TPM103 · UNIT 1 SCOPE OF GEOGRAPHY AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
The following is a practical strategy for working through the course. If you run into any trouble, consult your tutor. Remember that your tutor's job is to help you. When you need help, don't hesitate to call and ask your tutor to provide the necessary information.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the scope of human geography.
- Explain the concept of environmental resources.
- Discuss factors affecting population distribution.
- Compare characteristics of developed and developing countries.
- Explain the term population and factors affecting it.
- Define settlement and its types/patterns.
What it prepares you for
- Urban Planner
- Environmental Manager
- Geographer
- Demographer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Urban Planning
- Environmental Management
- Resource Management
- Government
- International Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Population Growth, Distributional Patterns & Characteristics of Developed and Developing Countries
Unit 3: Characteristics of Developed Countries
Understanding the complexities of demographic transitions and socio-economic indicators requires critical analysis.
- Module 4: Environmental Resources
Unit 2: Factors Affecting Resources Utilisation
Requires understanding of complex interactions between human activities and natural systems.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Human Geography
Unit 1: Scope of Geography and Human Geography · 2 hours
Read the introduction to geography and its importance.. Understand the classifications of geography.. Reflect on the spatial phenomena and their relation to man..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Human Geography
Unit 2: Major Sub-Divisions of Human Geography: Economic, Population, Political, Urban, Cultural, Medical, Social Geography · 2 hours
Study the sub-divisions of human geography: economic, population, political, urban, cultural, medical, social geography.. Understand the focus of each division and their interconnections.. Relate the concepts to real-world examples..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Human Geography
Unit 3: Spatial Interactions: Location/Places and Perception of Environment · 2 hours
Discuss the basis for spatial interaction.. Define location and place.. Analyze the attributes of locations that influence spatial interactions..
- Week 4Module 2: Population Growth, Distributional Patterns & Characteristics of Developed and Developing Countries
Unit 1: Concept of Population; Population and Location; Population and Development · 2 hours
Introduce the concept of population and related terms.. Discuss the relationship between population and development.. Describe population and locational attributes..
- Week 5Module 2: Population Growth, Distributional Patterns & Characteristics of Developed and Developing Countries
Unit 2: Population Growth and Factors Affecting Population · 2 hours
Discuss population growth and its determinants.. Examine factors affecting population.. Mention the effects of population growth..
- Week 6Module 2: Population Growth, Distributional Patterns & Characteristics of Developed and Developing Countries
Unit 3: Characteristics of Developed Countries · 2 hours
Define the term developed.. Discuss the characteristics of developed countries.. Compare these characteristics with your own country..
- Week 7Module 2: Population Growth, Distributional Patterns & Characteristics of Developed and Developing Countries
Unit 4: Characteristics of Developing Countries · 2 hours
Describe the term developing.. Discuss the characteristics of developing countries.. Reflect on the challenges faced by developing countries..
- Week 8Module 3: Introduction to Human Settlements
Unit 1: Evolution and Types/Patterns of Human Settlements · 2 hours
Define the term settlement.. Mention and describe types of settlements.. Discuss the differences between rural and urban settlements..
- Week 9Module 3: Introduction to Human Settlements
Unit 2: Urbanisation and Settlement Environment · 2 hours
Describe urban settlement.. Explain the term urbanization.. Discuss the relationship between urbanization and settlement development/environment..
- Week 10Module 3: Introduction to Human Settlements
Unit 3: Functions and Challenges of Human Settlements · 2 hours
Discuss the term settlement.. Identify key services or resources facilities that determine the functions or roles of settlements.. List the challenges of human settlements..
- Week 11Module 4: Environmental Resources
Unit 1: Environmental Resources, Types and Distribution: Land, Water, Minerals · 2 hours
Define the term Environmental resources.. List types of Environmental resources.. Discuss the importance of Environmental resources: Raw materials, labour supply, solar energy, hydroelectric power, food for man..
- Week 12Module 4: Environmental Resources
Unit 2: Factors Affecting Resources Utilisation · 2 hours
Discuss resources utilization.. Discuss the importance of environmental resources.. List and discuss with examples factors affecting resource utilization..
- Week 13Module 4: Environmental Resources
Unit 4: Sources of Energy and Problems/Challenges · 2 hours
List and Discuss the sources of energy.. Mention and discuss the challenges of energy production and consumption.. Discuss energy consumption and population growth..
Unit 3: Energy Production, Consumption and Development · 2 hours
Discuss energy consumption and population growth. List consequences of inadequate energy supply. Discuss the relationship between energy and development.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and ensure you can address each one.
- Create concept maps linking key themes across modules.
- Focus on the differences between developed and developing countries.
- Practice applying geographical concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Pay close attention to the factors affecting population and resource distribution.
Questions students ask about this course
What is TPM103 about?
This course introduces students to the relationships between man, location, and resources. It examines the scope of human geography, focusing on population issues, environmental resources, and human settlements. The course explores the distribution and utilization of resources, population dynamics, and the interplay between man, resources, and location. It compares developed and developing countries, covering topics such as population growth, urbanization, and energy consumption.
How many units does TPM103 have?
TPM103, Man, Location And Resources, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 115 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TPM103?
TPM103 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Management Sciences.
Is TPM103 hard?
TPM103 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does TPM103 take to study?
About 50 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is TPM103 assessed?
TPM103 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with TPM103?
Urban Planner, Environmental Manager, Geographer, Demographer and Sustainability Consultant.