Department of Environmental Science Student Handbook_0.pdf

National Open University of Nigeria: Department of Environmental Science

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

FACULTY OF SCIENCES Department of Environmental Science

STUDENT HANDBOOK (2020-2022)

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA HEADQUARTERS

JABI, ABUJA

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National Open University of Nigeria University Village, Plot 91 Jabi Cadastral Zone Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway Jabi, Abuja Lagos Office 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island, Lagos e-mail: [email protected] URL: www.nouedu.net

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CONTENTS PAGE Vision and Mission Statements of the National Open University of Nigeria - - - vi Noun Anthem Vision and Mission Statements of the Faculty of Sciences - - - - - vii Core Values of the Faculty of Sciences - - viii Foreword from the Vice-Chancellor - - - ix Welcome Address from the Dean, Faculty of Science - - - - x Welcome Address from the Head of Department - - - - - xii Acknowledgement - - - - - xiv Preface - - - - - - xv Part 1 – Introduction - - - - 1 1.0 Overview of the National Open

University of Nigeria - - - - 1 1.1 Historical background 1.2 Studying through Open and

Distance Learning at NOUN - - - 2 1.3 Overview of the Department of

Environmental Science - - - 4 1.4 Core Values - - - - - 4 Part 2 – About the Faculty - - - - 6 2.0 Introduction - - - - - 6 2.1 Historical Background - - - 6 2.2 Programmes on Offer - - - - 6 2.3 Administration - - - - 7 2.4 Organisational Structure - - - 8 2.5 How Staff are involved in the Decision-Making

Process and in General Administration - 8 2.6 Students’ Welfare - - - - 8

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Part 3 – Information for New Students - - 13 3.0 Introduction - - - - - 13 3.1 Orientation Programme - - - 13 3.2 Deferment of Admission - - - 13 3.3 Registration procedure - - - 13

3.3.1 Course Registration portal - - 13 3.3.2 Add or Drop a Course - - - 13 3.3.3 Change of Programme of study- - 13

3.4 Examination - - - - - 13 3.5 Research Projects - - - - 14

3.5.1 Grading, Moderation and Mode of Submission of Projects - - 14

3.6 Results calculation and Progression - - 15 3.6.1 Grading System - - - 15 3.6.2 Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative

Grade Point Average (CGPA)- - 15 3.6.3 Formula for Calculation of

GPA and CGPA - - - 15 3.7 End of Programme Clearance - - - 17 3.8 Maintenance of Academic Atmosphere- - 18 3.9 List of all Staff in the Department- - - 19 3.10 Department of Environmental Science- - 20 3.11 B.Sc. Environmental Science and

Resource Management - - - 20 3.11.1 About the course- - - - 20 3.11.2 Description of the Programme- - 20

3.12 Programme Code: 5205- - - - 20 3.12.1 Philosophy of the Programme- - 20 3.12.2 Aim - - - - - 21 3.12.3 Objectives - - - - 21 3.12.4 Rationale/Justification- - - 21

Part 4 – Programme and Degree

Award Requirements - - - 23 4.0 Admission Requirements - - - 23 4.1 Mode of Entry (100 Level) - - - 23

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4.1.1 Direct Entry - - - - 23 4.1.2 Prerequisite Courses - - - 23

4.2 Duration of The Programme - - - 23 4.3 Graduation Requirements - - - 23

4.3.1 Entry Mode (100 Level)- - - 24 4.3.2 Direct Entry - - - - 24

4.4 Course Registration Guidelines - - 24 4.5 Eligibility for Graduation - - - 25 4.6 Research Projects - - - - 25

4.6.1 Grading, Moderation and Mode of Submission of Projects - - 25

4.7 Compulsory Courses - - - - 25 4.7.1 Elective Courses - - - 25 4.7.2 Minimum course credits

for graduation - - - - 26 4.8 General Studies Courses (GST) - - 26 Part 5 – The Curriculum - - - - 27 5.0 Programme Outline for Environmental

Science and Resource Management - - 27 5.1 Outline of Course Structure - - - 27 5.2 Total Credit Units for Core and

Elective Courses in ESM - - - 32 Appendices - - - - - - 52 Appendix I: Guidelines for Research Project and Grading Specifications - - - 52 Appendix II: Policy on Deferment of Examination - 53 Appendix III: Policy of Re-Marking of Students’ Examination Scripts and Re-Computation of Results- 54 Appendix IV: Students’ Examination Guidelines and Regulations - - - - - 56 Appendix V: Decree on Examination Malpractice - 59 Part 1 – Offences - - - - - 60

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VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

Vision Statement To be regarded as the foremost University providing highly accessible and enhanced quality education anchored by social justice, equity, equality and national cohesion through a comprehensive reach that transcends all barriers. Mission Statement To provide functional, cost effective, flexible learning which adds lifelong value to quality education for all who seek knowledge. NOUN ANTHEM National Open University of Nigeria Determined to be the foremost university in Nigeria Providing highly accessible And enhanced quality education Anchored on social justice Equity, equality and national cohesion Come to NOUN For quality, cost effective and flexible learning That adds lifelong value For all who yearn For quality education And for all who seek knowledge

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VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCES Vision Statement Our vision is to be the foremost Faculty in terms of quality and relevance of curriculum, research and instruction, making science training available to and accessible by all at competitive yet affordable cost on the open distance learning platform. Mission Statement The Faculty of Sciences is committed to: providing a comprehensive and relevant distance learning

curriculum in science based programmes producing well-informed graduates for careers in academia,

industry and government conducting high-quality research in science-related disciplines Encouraging and supporting strong cross-disciplinary,

interdisciplinary, and multi-disciplinary collaborations both within and beyond the University (nationally and internationally)

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CORE VALUES OF THE FACULTY OF SCIENCES

Our Core Values in the Faculty of Sciences are:

Excellence: We will continue to set our sights and standards high.

Achievement: We will capitalise on our distinctive strengths and unique opportunities to excel in an increasingly competitive world.

Collegiality: We will maintain an inclusive and supportive yet challenging environment that attracts the best students, staff and faculty, working together with mutual respect.

Innovation: We will be creative in our efforts to achieve our objectives.

Relevance: We will seek to continually improve our programs, ensuring that they are appealing and well suited to the society and development, equipping our graduates for successful career and future.

Collaboration: We will initiate mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of partners to ensure development of facilities, programmes and research for community development and service.

Sustainability: We will maintain our self-sufficiency by seeking efficiencies and being entrepreneurial in our approach to challenges.

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FOREWORD FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

One of the important documents usually requested by Faculty accrediting agencies is the handbook. This document contains all information on registration, available courses, course contents, examinations and staff. In the case of the National Open University of Nigeria, the handbook must contain a brief history and modus operandi of the institution as well as the organisational structure of the university. Being a unique university, it is imperative to avail all current and prospective students with information on quality assurance, strategic plan of the university at large and the objectives and philosophy of the school. All these have been succinctly outlined in the document which has been put together by the Faculty of Sciences. It is compulsory for every student to have a copy of this handbook. This edition is a review of the university-wide volume which was given to the students upon registration. The Faculty of Sciences Handbook is due for review after five years. This means that on or before the expiration of this period, there must be a review having in mind developments in the faculty. I therefore recommend this handbook to all students and other persons interested in the programmes run by the Faculty of Sciences. Professor Olufemi Peters. Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria

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WELCOME ADDRESS FROM THE DEAN, FACULTY OF SCIENCE Science is an organized body of knowledge on a particular subject. The Faculty started as the School of Science and Technology at inception, consisting of programmes in Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Science and Technology. In 2013 the then School of Science and Technology birthed two other Schools and was hence split into three in line with the programmes mounted. Consequently, we had the School of Agricultural Sciences, School of Health Sciences and School of Science and Technology without defined departments. In 2016, under the Vice Chancellorship of Prof. Abdallah Uba Adamu, the University adopted the faculty system with defined departments and the School of Science and Technology metamorphosed into the Faculty of Sciences.

The Faculty of Sciences has four departments namely; Department of Computer Science, Department of Environmental Sciences, Department of Mathematics and, the Department of Pure and Applied Sciences. The handbook gives an overview of the different programmes mounted by the different departments of the Faculty. It provides a summary of the course outline and details of the curriculum to cover. It also provides information on graduation requirements and it is a must-have for any serious-minded student of the Faculty of Sciences. The faculty handbook also contains information related to student registration, choice of courses, programme duration, graduation requirements, together with other relevant matters that will enhance the students understanding of the Faculty and its programmes as well as job prospects. Contained also in the handbook, is a brief history of the National Open University of Nigeria. It is therefore quite expedient that all students of the Faculty

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of Sciences have a copy of this handbook, which will also assist them in decision making. For those who may be planning to undertake a programme in our faculty of excellence, this handbook also comes in handy. Our programmes are tailored towards lifelong learning because we believe there should be no impediment to learning. Programmes curricula are geared at ensuring access to as many people as qualify to pursue knowledge in the science domain and enhance national development. I, therefore, welcome you to the Faculty of Sciences, the faculty of excellence and the bedrock of national development. Professor Saheed Ajibola Professor of Applied Mathematics Dean, Faculty of Sciences

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WELCOME ADDRESS FROM THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Welcome to the Department of Environmental Science. The University adopted the Faculty system in 2016, which gave birth to the Department of Environmental Science on the 12th July, 2016. The department currently hast two undergraduate programmes namely, B.Sc. Environmental Science, B.Sc. Environmental Management and Toxicology. B.Sc. Environmental Science Programme commenced in 2012/2013 academic session. Environmental science incorporates the study of the physical, chemical and biological processes that take place on the earth, as well as the social, political and cultural processes which impact the planet. Studying environmental science provides you with a broad understanding of the current environmental issues and challenges on a local, national and global scale. Areas, covered can include environmental biology, geography, geology, chemistry, earth science, soil science and resource management. Every discipline strives to equip its students with the knowledge it requires not only to excel but also to impact and improve. As an environmental science student, you will strive to understand the complex relationship between mankind and the environment, drawing on a diverse range of discipline which would depend on the course/modules you study in order to gain specialist knowledge. As an environmental science degree equips you with the skills and knowledge for a range of jobs in areas such conservation sustainability, environmental research and education. Careers in

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environmental science are so varied that it is difficult to consider them as one category. This is because you could end up working from home most of the time or travelling around the world annually. The beauty of being an environmental scientist is that it affords you the opportunity to blend into any work environment, ranging from administrative work in places like the Executive and Legislative arms of the House of Assembly, to the carrying out of Environmental Impact Assessment for and in companies like the NNPC, Shell, Chevron and many other Oil and Gas companies, government offices involved in protecting and conserving land, air and water quality and town and rural planning. Globally, an environmental scientist can fit into various arms and departments of international organizations such as the UN, World Bank, and other international organizations that focus on human development, environmental sustainability and all suitable research in environmental matters. B.Sc. Environmental Science Programme programmes were given full accreditation in 2015. This handbook consists of the following information: Summary of the course outline and details of curriculum to

cover Information pertaining to student registration, choice of

courses, programme duration, graduation requirement, job prospects for graduate students and a lot of other relevant information aimed at improving the overall students understanding of the department and its programme.

Students are therefore encouraged to not only have a copy of the handbook, but to also periodically study it so as to be appropriately and adequately guided in key decisions making. These Programmes seek to promote science by developing graduates who would acquire knowledge and skill through hands-on experience and supporting use of technologies such as virtual and dry laboratories, as well as other ODL infrastructure to ensure no barrier to learning and access. Dr. Emily Osa Iduseri HOD, Environmental Science

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This handbook, the first to be produced in the Department of Environmental Science the department’s undergraduate students, is a product of the efforts and contributions of the Curriculum Committee especially the Chair of that committee, Professor Omada, J.I. and support of several persons in the university. Our gratitude goes to: the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Uba Abdalla Adamu, for the moral and financial support towards the production of this handbook; the Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Professor Monioluwa Olaniyi, the Registry, Academic Office, Information and Communication Technology Directorate of the University, and programme units within the faculties for their cooperation in providing information.. The content of this handbook was culled from that of the former School of Science and Technology. The adaptation into this handbook for undergraduates of Environmental Science was majorly done by Professor Omada J.I who is the Chair, Department of Environmental Science Curriculum Development committee, with contributions from the Head of department, Dr. Emily Iduseri and the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Monioluwa Olaniyi. I also acknowledge all the other members of staff of the department for their direct and indirect contributions. The handbook is designed for easy reference, and contains concise information on the Department and Programmes. It is hoped that the undergraduate students will find this book quite useful.

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PREFACE This is the second edition of the student handbook for the department of Environmental Science. In this edition there has been an update of the staff list (both academic and administrative staff) in line with the new developments in the departments. The latest modifications of the OPP and DPP of the various programmes in the department have been made in line with the prevailing NUC benchmark as well as the prevailing regulations in the university. The sections for each of the BSc. programmes have been stated on the table of contents for easy reference. Make the handbook your companion to guide you throughout your sojourn in the institution and you shall be on the right part. Dr. Emily Iduseri (2020)

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Part 1 – Introduction 1.0 Overview of the National Open University of Nigeria Vision To be regarded as the foremost University providing highly accessible and enhanced quality education anchored by social justice, equity, equality and national cohesion through a comprehensive reach that transcends all barriers. Mission To provide functional, cost-effective, flexible learning which adds lifelong value to quality education for all who seek knowledge. Objectives In addition to the broad vision and mission statements, some of the major objectives of the Nation Open University of Nigeria are to; Ensure equity and equality of opportunities in education

generally but specifically in university education; Provide wider access to education generally but specifically

university education in Nigeria; Enhance education for all and lifelong learning; Entrench global learning culture; Provide instructional resources via the intensive use of

information and communication technology; Provide flexible and quantitative education; and Reduce the cost, inconveniences and hassles militating against

easy access to education and its delivery. NOUN Anthem National Open University of Nigeria Determined to be the foremost university in Nigeria Providing highly accessible And enhanced quality education Anchored on social justice Equity, equality and national cohesion Come to NOUN For quality, cost-effective and flexible learning

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That adds lifelong value For all who yearn For quality education And for all who seek knowledge 1.1 Historical background The National Open University of Nigeria was first established on the 22nd July 1983 by Act No. 6 of the National Assembly. It is the first and only single-mode university in Nigeria that is dedicated to the provision of higher education through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Shortly after the National Open University Act of 1983 by which the University was established, it was on the 25th April 1984 suspended. In the Nation’s search for a means of providing education, which is functional, cost-effective and flexible, for all her citizens, a National Workshop on Distance Education was held in September 2000. Consequently, eighteen years after the suspension, the University was resuscitated as the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on 1st October 2002. NOUN operates the open and distance education system which the National Policy on Education describes as a system that encompasses education for all, education for life, lifelong learning, and self-learning among others. The rebirth of NOUN, which has served as a springboard for ODL in Nigeria, is a demonstration of the country’s irrevocable and unwavering commitment to education as a tool for personal and national development, and as a fundamental human right of her citizens. The University’s overall goal is to make education available to all who have the ability and are willing and ready to benefit from functional and quality education provided through flexible and affordable distance learning. 1.2 Studying through Open and Distance Learning at NOUN Open and Distance Learning is a mode of learning that is characterised by the separation of the teacher in space and or time

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from the learner, and enables learners to exercise choice over their learning regarding what, how, where they learn, pace of learning, support for learning, when and where assessment of learning takes place. NOUN’s approach to ODL has the following features: Openness: Removal of all barriers or restrictions to learning that characterise traditional education. They include restrictions by age and location of study. The flexibility of learning: The emphasis is on learning rather than teaching. It is students’ responsibility to choose how they want to study, learn anywhere, anytime, and at their own pace mediated by technology. In other words, it is learner-centred rather than teacher-centred. Programmes can be completed up to double the normal duration of programmes. Accessibility: Study centres are established at state and community levels, and special centres at the prison, paramilitary agencies and military units. These are among the many efforts to reach all segments, communities and individuals in the society who require a continuation of their education. Affordability: Removal of financial barriers by allowing learners to pay as they study and by providing materials and other services on a cost-recovery basis. Multi-Modal Instructional Delivery: This delivery method utilises a variety of media and technologies that is most easily available to learners. These include course materials in print and on the web as e-Courseware. They are also available in compact discs and in OER formats. The instructional mode of delivery and learning provides the opportunity for learners who are employed or self-employed to acquire knowledge, skills and techniques relevant to their present employment or to improve their academic qualifications and aspire for higher positions in their jobs.

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1.3 Overview of the Department of Environmental Science Vision Our vision is to be the foremost Department in terms of quality and relevance of Environmental Science curriculum, research and instruction, making Environmental Science training available to and accessible by all at competitive yet affordable cost on the open distance learning platform. Mission The Department of environmental Science is committed to: providing a comprehensive and relevant distance learning

curriculum in Environmental science-based programmes producing well-informed graduates for careers in academia,

industry and government conducting high-quality research in science-related disciplines Encouraging and supporting strong cross-disciplinary,

interdisciplinary, and multi-disciplinary collaborations both within and beyond the University (nationally and internationally)

1.4 Core Values

Excellence: We will continue to set our sights and standards high.

Achievement: We will capitalize on our distinctive strengths and unique opportunities to excel in an increasingly competitive world.

Collegiality: We will maintain an inclusive and supportive yet challenging environment that attracts the best students, staff and faculty, working together with mutual respect.

Innovation: We will be creative in our efforts to achieve our objectives.

Relevance: We will seek to continually improve our programs, ensuring that they are appealing and well suited to

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the society and development, equipping our graduates for successful career and future.

Collaboration: We will initiate mutually beneficial relationships with a variety of partners to ensure development of facilities, programmes and research for community development and service.

Sustainability: We will maintain our self-sufficiency by seeking efficiencies and being entrepreneurial in our approach to challenges.

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Part 2 – About the Faculty 2.0 Introduction The Faculty of Sciences is one of the faculties in the National Open University of Nigeria. It comprises four departments namely: i. Department of Computer Science - (CSD) ii. Department of Environmental Sciences - (ESD) iii. Department of Mathematics - (MTH) iv. Department of Pure and Applied Sciences - (PAS) These departments offer different programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We value excellence, achievement and innovation. Our dream is to provide leadership in readily accessible science training and dynamically sustaining it. 2.1 Historical Background The Faculty of Sciences was formerly known as the School of Science and Technology at resuscitation of the university in 2002. In 2013, two other schools were calved out of it and three schools resulted namely: School of Science and Technology, School of Health Sciences and School of Agricultural Sciences. Subsequently, in July 2016, when the university adopted the faculty system with defined departments, the School of Science and Technology was renamed Faculty of Sciences comprising of four Departments as named above. 2.2 Programmes on Offer The Faculty of Sciences is located on the ground floor of the Faculty Block in National Open University Headquarters at Plot 91 Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway Jabi, Abuja. It is currently administering and coordinating eight undergraduate programmes and three postgraduate programmes namely: A. Department of Computer Science

B.Sc. Information Technology B.Sc. Computer Science PGD Information Technology MSc Information Technology PhD Information Technology

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B. Department of Environmental Sciences B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource

Management B.Sc. Environmental Science and Toxicology

C. Department of Mathematics

B.Sc. Mathematics B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Science

D. Department of Pure and Applied Sciences

B.Sc. Biology B.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Physics

2.3 Administration The faculty has a total number of seven professors, two associate professors and forty-seven academic staff in ranks ranging from Senior Lecturer to Assistant Lecturers, in different areas of specialisation. The faculty is headed by Professor Saheed Ajibola, the Dean while the administrative unit is managed by the Faculty Officer (FO), Mr Idris Garba . The FO oversees the day to day running of the Faculty’s facilities, and provides materials needed by staff to execute their duties. Each of the four departments is headed by academic staff as follows: Dr Francis B. Osang - Department of Computer Science Dr Emily Iduseri - Department of Environmental Sciences Dr Akeem Disu - Department of Mathematics Dr Emeka Ogoko - Department of Pure and Applied Sciences The Faculty of Sciences holds its Academic Board meeting, statutorily, every month, where issues bordering on academic and student matters, the progress of the faculty and staff are discussed. All Academic staff are members of the Board while the head of the administrative unit is the Secretary to the Board.

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2.4 Organisational Structure Below is the general organisational structure:

2.5 How Staff are involved in the Decision-Making Process

and in General Administration The department is coordinated by a Head of Department, supported by the academic and non-academic staff. The department conducts regular meetings, monthly academic board meetings and emergency meetings involving all the staff of the department to deliberate over departmental issues. Some members of staff are representatives of the department at various committees within the university. 2.6 Students’ Welfare Handling of academic grievances depends on University-wide SERVICOM charter as shown in the table below:

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Charter of Service of the National Open University of Nigeria in response to Students’ Needs S/N Types of

Services Delivery Target

Redresses available to the Students

Official(s) Responsible for Handling Complaints in order of Sequence

Implementation Strategy

1 Award of: Diploma 1st Degree Post Graduate Diploma Masters’ Degree

2 years full time – 2 years flexible mode 4 years full time,8years flexible mode 1 1/2 years full time- 2/3years flexible mode 1 1/2 years full time - 2/3years flexible mode

Petition the Centre Director Dean University

Senate Vice

Chancellor University

Council Seek redress at

the Law Court

The Centre

Director The

programme Leader

The Dean The University

Senate The Vice

Chancellor

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The University Council

Seek redress at

the Law Court 2 Enquiries:

Telephone E- mail Correspondences

Within 1 day 3 working days 14 working days

The Dean The Chief

Public Affairs Officer

The Dean/Director

By making sure that all phones are working and manned between the hours of 8.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m.

3 Admission Process Within 8 weeks of conclusion of sales of forms

The Centre Registrar Dean/Director

The Dean Matching students’ qualifications with admission criteria

4 Students’ Orientation/ Registration

Within 4 weeks

The Dean/Director

Registrar The Centre

Director

Registrar

Provide detailed information about course characteristics, fees,

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5 Change of Programme

Within 1 week

Dean/Director The Centre Director

The Dean

Matching students’ qualifications with admission criteria

6 Addition and Dropping of Courses

Within 1 week The Study Centre Director

The Student Counsellor

Study Centre Director

The Dean Programme

Leader Course

Coordinator

To be completed within acceptable period. Otherwise students pay specified levy after period of grace.

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TMAs and Tutorial classes

Within 2 weeks

Study Centre

Director Programme

Leader Course

Coordinator

Centre Director Programme

Leader The Dean

i) Effective

monitoring of scheduled times

ii) Effective monitoring of personnel for tutorial classes

8 Administration of Examinations

Within stipulated time

The Dean/Director

Centre Director Programme

Leader

i) Ensure Quality ii) Security iii) Mode of delivery

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The Dean 9 Collation of Results Within 4

weeks of Examination

The Study Centre Director

The Dean

Programme Leader

Course Coordinator

Release results promptly through the academic Registry.

10 Review of Programmes/ Courses

Normally every 5 years

The Dean/Director

Course Coordinator

Programme Leader

Dean

i) Actual review, every 5 years.

ii) Errors detected in any course material would be corrected immediately via addendum in print and electronically.

11 Organisation of Field Trips/ Professional Experience

Within 4 weeks

Study Centre Director

The Dean/Director

Course Coordinator

Programme Leader

The Dean/Director

Ensure early and prompt contact with industries/ institutions for learners’ placements

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Part 3 – Information for New Students 3.0 Introduction Once a student has been offered admission into any of the programmes, the next exercise is to become a bona fide student of the University. This involves taking a number of steps which are sequentially described below. 3.1 Orientation Programme Orientation for new students is organised at various study centres. The study centre will advise the student on the process accordingly. 3.2 Deferment of Admission This is entertained only based on university policy and conditions. 3.3 Registration procedure Student registration is done at their chosen study centres. The centre furnishes the candidate with the detailed registration process. 3.3.1 Course Registration portal The opening and closing of course registration portal are specified by the university in the published university calendar for the year. 3.3.2 Add or Drop a Course Student process “and/or drop courses” through study centres. The centre furnishes the candidate with details of the process. 3.3.3 Change of Programme of study Registered students who wish to change their programme of study should initiate the process through their respective study centres. The students should collect the required form, fill and submit it through the same study centre. 3.4 Examination Based on the courses assigned to PhD holders in the Department, each academic staff prepares examination questions and marking guides using the course material developed for each course. If the

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assigned courses are more than the maximum approved by the Senate of the University, the excess courses are outsourced to experts from other Universities for setting of questions using the conference setting scenario. Upon completion of the setting of questions, all questions are subjected to internal moderation. This is followed by checks in by Directorate of Examinations and Assessment to avoid repetition of questions. The successful questions are then submitted for external moderation involving experts not below professorial cadre. When corrected, the questions are submitted to the DEA for administration to the students. In addition, the academic Staff in like manner prepares Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) questions every semester involving external experts where appropriate. These questions are further internally moderated with the accompanying marking schemes before they are given to the students. Three sets of TMAs are expected to be set by each academic staff in every course constituting 30% of the course final grade and also serve as the continuous assessment for the course. The End of Semester Exams (ESE) constitutes 70%. Apart from the earlier examinations conducted in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively, all recent ESE for the 100 and 200 level students have been conducted using electronic examination system. The conduct of the end of semester examination is usually carried out at the various study centres. The University has in place guidelines for the conduct of examinations. Results are issued after Senate ratification of the semester results. 3.5 Research Projects At the commencement of 400 Level, students are expected to submit their project topics for approval. 3.5.1 Grading, Moderation and Mode of Submission of Projects Grading of research projects: Students projects are graded by the assigned supervisors, moderated during the zonal external moderation exercises, Master of Science projects and above is subjected to project defence.

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Mode of Submission of Projects: Projects and score sheets (hard and soft copies are submitted to the Faculty through the Study Centre. The study centres upload all softcopies of the submitted copies online on the PAS platform. 3.6 Results calculation and Progression 3.6.1 Grading System

Percentage Range Description Letter Grade Point Grade

70.0% and above Excellent A 5

60.0% - 69.9% Very Good B 4

50.0% - 59.9% Good C 3

45.0% - 49.9% Satisfactory D 2

40.0% - 44.9% Pass E 1

00.0% - 39.9% Fail F 0

Source: (Senate Guideline on Grading Examinations, NOUN 3.6.2 Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point

Average (CGPA) At the end of examinations, they are graded and scored. The raw scores are recorded and are weighted to produce a single point average for each of the courses registered for, and for which students have written the Tutor-Marked Assignments and Examinations. 3.6.3 Formula for Calculation of GPA and CGPA The Grade Point Average shall be calculated by multiplying the Grade Point (GP) attained in each course by the credit units for the course. The GPA of all the courses are added up and divided by the total number of credit units taken in a semester or session. The GPA is computed on semester by semester basis. The formula for calculating the GPA is the following:

GPA =

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The cumulative grade point average is the Total Grade Point Earned (TGPE) divided by the Total Credits Carried (TCC). The CGPA is calculated at the end of two (2) or more semesters. The formula for calculating CGPA is the following:

TGPE =

KEY: TCC - Total Credit Carried TCE - Total Credit Earned TGPE - Total Grade Point Earned (Credit Point X Weighted Grade Point) CGPA - Cumulative Grade Point Average WGP - Weighted Grade Point An example of how to calculate the GPA is presented: Courses Score% Grade Credit

Unit Weighted Grade Point

TGPE

ESM102 67 B 3 4 12 ESM106 75 A 3 5 15 ESM204 46 D 2 2 4 ESM308 54 C 3 3 9 ESM206 73 A 3 5 15 TOTAL 14 19 55

= = = .

Class of Degree: Graduating class limits are as follows; First class: 4.5 -5.00 Second class upper division: 3.5 – 4.49 Second class lower division: 2.49 – 3.49 Third class: 1.50 – 2.48 Good Academic Standing

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In order to be in good standing, you must maintain an average of 1.0 and above. Any student that falls below 1.0 is not in good standing and will be advised to withdraw. In addition, you must meet all degree award requirements that is, you must pass compulsory courses and electives up to the minimum total number of credit units required and pass all compulsory GST courses (see section 4.11.3). 3.7 End of Programme Clearance Upon the release of the graduation list, graduating students are required to undergo a clearance process by doing the following: 1. Log into your portal, click on clearance form, which is on the

left-hand side of the menu; 2. Print out the form, and fill in the necessary information

required, e.g. Name, Matric Number, etc. (student data) Having done the above, you can return to the portal: 1. Click on Study Centre to clear any issues regarding the

Centre. If there are none, an official stamp is required here for proof.

2. Click on Library for clearance on books if still having school books in your possession. If there are none, an official stamp is required here for proof.

3. Click on Bursary; here is the final process for clearance on Alumni, project fees, IT, etc. This part will also be stamped by the Faculty representative.

4. Having satisfied all the above, the student is ready for graduation ceremony.

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3.8 Maintenance of Academic Atmosphere The maintenance of academic atmosphere is carried out as follows: The department ensures course materials are available in any

of the formats (Print, CD, and internet) to all students at the time of request.

The Head of Department is aware that timetables of facilitation hours and that of the semester examination are made available to students.

The Head of Department is also aware that, the Centre Directors provide time-log for facilitators who are engaged in facilitating the course materials.

The Head of Department is aware that classrooms/laboratories used for tutorials are cleaned and suitable for receiving lectures.

The department is focused on bringing the best quality course materials to the students. This would give them the opportunity to practice the profession anywhere. Students are also availed the opportunity of visiting any mass media and the media adjuncts close to their study centres in order to associate themselves with media practices. The reading and studying of the printed course materials can of course take place in the home, in an environment convenient to the student, or at some designated places called Study Centres. These are places located across the geopolitical zones of the country. At present, there are over 70 study centres across the country.

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3.9 List of all Staff in the Department S/N NAME SEX DESIGNATION E-MAIL TEL. NO 1 Prof. Monioluwa

Omolara Olaniyi F Dean/Professor [email protected] +234 (0)8035362645

2 Dr Emily Osa Iduseri F HOD [email protected] +234 (0)8062353179 3 Prof. Joesph, I

Omada M Professor [email protected] +234 (0)803 450 5553

+234(0)805 579 0268

4 Mr. Henry U. Agbebaku

M Lecturer I [email protected] +234 (0)802 674 4763 +234 (0)706 297 0899

5 Mr. Samson J Kadafur F Assistant Lecturer [email protected] +234 (0)806 276 9861 6 Mrs. Hadiza A.

Abdullahi M Assistant Lecturer [email protected] +234 (0)803 590 1773

7 Mr. Hosea Kama M Assistant Lecturer [email protected] +234 (0)803 839 4691 NON-ACADEMIC STAFF 8 Mrs. Maryam Tijani F Administrative

Officer II [email protected] +234 (0)703 327 0540

9 Mr. Bala Tanko M Higher Executive Officer

[email protected] +234 (0)703 604 7154

10 Mrs. Chioma Eguzoro Okoronkwo

F Assistant Chief Clerical

+234(0)8062429048

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3.10 Department of Environmental Science 3.11 B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management 3.11.1 About the course This Environmental Science and Resource apply it to real-life environmental problems. The Environmental Management degree programme applies scientific principles and management objectives to a range of environmental problems such as pollution, climate change and mechanisms for their mitigation, including legislation. 3.11.2 Description of the Programme This Environmental Science and Resource Management Degree covers the basic principles of the biological, chemical and physical sciences, but also covers economic and other social sciences in order to gain an understanding of human interactions with the environment. This degree will equip the environmental managers of the future with the scientific background and the ability to apply it to real-life environmental problems. The Environmental Management degree programme applies scientific principles and management objectives to a range of environmental problems such as pollution, climate change and mechanisms for their mitigation, including legislation. 3.12 Programme Code: 5205 3.12.1 Philosophy of the Programme The philosophy of the B.Sc Environmental Science and Resource Management programme, anchored on the ODL principles of accessibility and flexibility, is to produce graduates who are environmentally literate, sensitive and skillful. It also seeks to produce graduates who can make objective contribution to national development by providing solution(s) to natural and man-made environmental problem arising from environmental abuse and make surface of the earth to be functionally habitable and sustainable. The programme is mounted through virtual classroom instruction, learner-support laboratory practical, ancillary field demonstrations and e-learning resources.

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3.12.2 Aim The aim of the B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management Programme is to give students a broad knowledge and understanding of contemporary environmental challenges, theories, concepts, skills and the strategies for managing them. 3.12.3 Objectives The programme has four broad objectives all within the context of its philosophy: • To teach the understanding of both the biophysical and human

environments, and the relationship between the two. • To impart the skills, methodologies and analytical techniques

required to conduct in-depth research in human and biophysical environment and their interactions

• To impart the ideas and concepts of rational management with respect to the planning, conservation, restoration and sustainable use of the environment.

• To acquire basic understanding of environmental problems and how to proffer solution to them.

3.12.4 Rationale/Justification The course is in line with the mission of the National Open University of Nigeria. The “environment” has become a global issue, as such, 1. Students are provided with up-to-date information on

environmental trends through the programme. 2. Students are equipped with sufficient skills in the theory and

practical applications. a. In terms of cost-effectiveness and flexibility, the cost

of running the programme is affordable for the students.

b. Students will be able to learn in any place and at any time convenient for them irrespective of their roles.

c. Relevance to national needs (evidence of relevance from National Manpower Board to be attached).

d. On completion of the course, the students would have been well prepared for the growing national need for manpower in the following areas:

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Education: reference to primary, secondary and tertiary institutions

Civil Service: Public and private Research institute Self-employment.

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Part 4 – Programme and Degree Award Requirements 4.0 Admission Requirements 4.1 Mode of Entry (100 Level) The minimum entry requirements for B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource management are five (5) O level (SSCE /GCE /NECO /NABTEB) credits at not more than two sittings including: English, Mathematics, and any of Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics 4.1.1 Direct Entry Two (2) A level passes in Science or Social Sciences subjects with five (5) O level subjects in English Language and Mathematics and any of Geography Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics OND/HND Certificate holders in relevant field in addition to O level requirements 4.1.2 Prerequisite Courses Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Economics. 4.2 Duration of The Programme Four years is required for those one’s that came in through 100level, while three years for those that came in through Direct Entry i.e 200level. 4.3 Graduation Requirements To graduate, a student shall have undergone 8-10 semesters of study depending on entry point, including field practical training. Course work load must meet the graduation requirements of the University based on minimum academic standards. In addition, depending on the entry mode the Students must meet the required Grade Point Average (G.P.A) of 2.50 in order to move from one level to another and Cumulative Grade Point Average (C.G.P.A) of 1.50 in order to graduate.

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4.3.1 Entry Mode (100 Level) A minimum of 135 credit units made up of 125 credit units of All Compulsory Courses and 10 credit units of electives as contained in the registrable courses for B.Sc. Environmental Resource management. 4.3.2 Direct Entry A minimum of 99 credit units made up of 89 credit units of All Compulsory Courses and 10 credit units of electives as contained in the registrable courses for B.Sc. Environmental Resource management. Note Students must equally and unfailingly partake in SIWES (ESM 299 and ESM 399), ESM 304 Field Trip and all other compulsory courses without which that student Cannot Graduate. Total Credit Units Required for Graduation is 135 If a student has however spent more than 15 semesters the student MAYBE considered for graduation. The student must earn a minimum of 120 credit units for the four-year programme in Environmental Science and Resource Management. Direct entry (200-Level) students must earn a minimum of 90 credit units. The submission of an undergraduate project thesis based on supervised research is a graduation requirement which must not be compromised. 4.4 Course Registration Guidelines There is also a maximum number of credits the university can allow for registration in any given semester. A student must register for all required courses. Failure in any of the course does not prevent graduation if the student has passed enough credits for graduation. Failing a required course however will affect the Grade Point Average, (GPA), because all such courses registered for will be used in computing the GPA.

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4.5 Eligibility for Graduation These formulated one of the cores courses to be offered by all students in the department before he or she will graduate, the student presents a researchable topic for approval before he or she will proceed for the research work. 4.6 Research Projects After completion of the research work by the student which will strictly under the supervision of a capable lecturer preferable a PhD Holder, then supervision, the supervisor will grade the student based on some guided criteria for 100%, these scores are later been moderated by external examiners before unloading to the student result portal 4.6.1 Grading, Moderation and Mode of Submission of Projects Grading of research projects: The project is graded over 100%. Mode of Submission of Projects: After completion of the project by the student, the students submit his or her project to the study centre so that it will be uploaded online. Equally a spiral bonded copy should be submitted in the study center before the project copy will be forwarded to respective faculty in the University. 4.7 Compulsory Courses Compulsory courses are courses that are compulsory for all students in a given programme. A student must pass these courses before he or she will be allowed to register for courses at the next level or indeed graduate if the courses is at the highest level. 4.7.1 Elective Courses Elective courses are courses available in one’s domicile university or from other schools in the university. While students are advised to work hard and pass their elective courses, they can still graduate if they have sufficient credits to do so even if they failed some electives. They should however note that the number of failed courses will eventually affect their grading, because all such failed courses will be used in computing their GPA.

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4.7.2 Minimum course credits for graduation There is a minimum credit weight loading of courses allowed at any particular semester for academic purposes if a student is studying in the full-time mode. However, the minimum number of credits one can register for in a semester in the Open learning system is still dictated by one’s purse, ability and time available for study. 4.8 General Studies Courses (GST) Regardless of the academic programme at the undergraduate level and to some extent postgraduate level, in which a student is enrolled, all first-year undergraduate students must register for and pass some general courses. These are GST courses. If a student fails any of these, he or she would not be allowed to graduate. These courses are: Study Skills 1 and 11 Use of English and Communication Skills History and Philosophy of Science People and Culture Computer Fundamentals Logic and Creative Thinking Nigeria and her Neighbours The Good Study Guide. Compulsory General courses for Programmes in the Faculty

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Part 5 – The Curriculum 5.0 Programme Outline for Environmental Science and

Resource Management 5.1 Outline of Course Structure 100 Level First Semester Course Code

Title Unit(s) Status

GST 101 Use of English & Communication Skills I 2 C

GST 107 The Good Study Guide 2 C BIO 101 General Biology 1 2 C BIO 191 General Biology Practical 1 1 C CHM 191 Introductory Chemistry Practical I 1 C CHM 101 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry I 2 C CIT 101 Introduction to Computer 2 C MTH 101 General Mathematics I 3 C

PHY 101 Elementary Mechanic, Heat, and Properties of matter 3 C

Total Credit Units – Compulsory 20 Total Credit Units – Elective 0 Total Credit Units 20 100 Level Second Semester Course Code


GST 102 Use of Library 2 C CHM 102 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 C CHM 192 Introductory Chemistry Practical II 1 C CIT 102 Software Application Skills 2 C BIO 102 General Biology 11 2 C

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ESM 102 The Nigerian Environment 2 C

ESM 104 Introduction to Environmental Science 2 C

ESM106 Environmental Resource Management 2 C

ESM 112 Introductory Ecology 2 C MTH 102 General Mathematics II 3 C Total Credit Units – Compulsory 20 Total Credit Units – Elective 0 Total Credit Units 20 200 Level First Semester Course Code


GST 201 Nigerian Peoples and Cultures 2 C

GST 203 Introduction to Philosophy and Logic 2 C

ESM234 Soil Resources 2 C ESM 273 Earth and earth surface processes 2 C ESM 211 Global Environmental Issues 2 C ESM 231 Introductory Toxicology 2 C ESM 291 Map Analysis 2 C ESM 261 Geochemistry 2 C Total Credit Units – Compulsory 16 Total Credit Units – Elective 0 Total Credit Units 16 200 Level Second Semester Course Code


GST 202 Fundamentals of Peace Studies &Conflict Management 2 C

ESM 204 Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management 2 C

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ESM 222 Water Resource Evaluation 2 C ESM 236 Environmental Microbiology 2 C ESM 238 Air Photo Interpretation 2 C ECO 292 Environmental Economics 2 C ESM 299 SIWES I 3 C Total Credit Units – Compulsory 15 Total Credit Units – Elective 2 Total Credit Units 17 Electives 200 Level Second Semester Course Code


ESM 206 Community Participation in Environmental Management 2 E

ESM 212 Tropical Climatology 2 E 300 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER Course Code


GST 302 Business Creation and Innovation 2 C

ESM 301 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 C

ESM 305 Field Trip in Environmental Science 3 C ESM 311 Noise and Air Pollution 2 C ESM 317 Land and Water Pollution 2 C

ESM 341

Introduction to Instrumentation Measurement and Field Methods in Environmental Science 2 C

ESM 343 Climate Change and Environment 2 C ESM 345 Applied Climatology 2 C Total Credit Units – Compulsory 17

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Total Credit Units – Elective 2 Total Credit Units 19 Electives 300 First Semester Course Code


ESM 306 Environmental Politics 2 E PUL303 Environmental Laws and Policies 2 E 300 Level Second Semester Course Code


CHM314 Environmental Chemistry 2 C ESM 304 Research Methods 3 C

ESM 322 Water And Waste Water Management 2 C

ESM 328 Biodiversity Conservation 2 C

ESM 342 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing 3 C

ESM 392 Remote Sensing 2 C ESM 399 SIWES II 3 C Total Credit Units – Compulsory 17 Total Credit Units – Elective 2 Total Credit Units 19 Electives 300 Second Semester Course Code


ESM 308 Rural Development Strategies 2 E ESM 324 Urban Environmental Management 2 E

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ESM 326 Oceanography 2 E 400 Level First Semester Course Code


ESM 401 Research Project 6 C

ESM 405 Environmental Protection Agencies: Case Studies 2 C

ESM 407 Geographic Information System 3 C ESM 423 Hydrology and Water Resources 3 C ESM 431 Environmental Health and Safety 2 C Total Credit Units – Compulsory 16 Total Credit Units – Elective 0 Total Credit Units 16 400 Level Second Semester Course Code


ESM 403 Environmental Perception 2 C ESM 426 Biogeography 2 C ESM 428 Ecology of Natural Resources 2 C

ESM 444 Industrial Wastes and Industrial Water Treatment 2 C

Total Credit Units – Compulsory 8 Total Credit Units – Elective 4 Total Credit Units 12

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Electives 400 Second Semester Course Code


ESM 424 Fresh Water Ecology 2 E ESM 422 Resource Evaluation 2 E

ESM 411 Population, Environment and Development 2 E

ESM 421 Elements of Land Surveying 2 E 5.2 Total Credit Units for Core and Elective Courses in ESM Core

Courses Elective Courses

Total Sum of Level 1st and 2nd Semester

100 Level First Semester

20 0 » 20 36 Second

Semester 16 0 » 16


16 0 » 16 33 Second

Semester 15 2 » 17


17 2 » 19 38 Second

Semester 17 2 » 19


16 0 » 16 28

Second Semester

8 4 » 12

Total 125 10 135 135

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100 Levels GST101: Use of English and Communication Skills (2unit) Listening enabling skills, listening and comprehending comprehension, note taking and information retrieval. Including data, figures, diagrams and charts. Listening for main idea, interpretation and critical evaluation. Effective reading. Skimming and scanning. Reading and comprehension at various speed levels. Vocabulary development in various academic contexts. Reading diverse texts in narratives and expository. Reading and comprehension passages with tables, scientific texts. Reading for interpretation and critical evaluation. GST102: Use of Library (2unit) Writing paragraphs; Topic sentence and coherence; Development of paragraphs; illustration; Description; cause and effect including definitions; Formal letters: essential parts and stylistic forms; complaints and requests; jobs; ordering goods Letters to government and other organizations; Writing reports; reporting events, experiments, writing summaries. GST107: The Good Study Guide (2unit) Getting started: How to use the book, why read about skills, getting yourself organized; what is studying all about, reading and note taking; Introduction, reactions to reading, your reading strategy, memory, taking notes, conclusion. Other ways of studying: Introduction, learning in groups, talks and lectures, learning from TV and radio broadcasts, other study media. Working with numbers; Getting to know numbers, describing the world, describing with the tables, describing with diagrams and graphs; What is good writing? The Importance of writing, what does an essay look like, what is a good essay? Conclusion. How to write essays: Introduction, the craft of writing, the advantages of treating essay writing as a craft, making your essay flow, making a convincing case, the experience of writing. Preparing for examination. BIO 101: General Biology I (2 Units) Characteristics of living things; cell as the basic unit of living things, cell structure, organization, cellular organelles, tissues, organs and

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systems. Classification of living things, general reproduction and concept of inter-relationships of organism. Heredity and evolution. Elements of ecology (introduction) and habitats. BIO 102: General Biology Ii (2 Units) Systematic studies of diversity of life including monera, protista, plants (Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and angiosperms) and animals (Protozoa, Platyhelminthes, Annelids, Arthropods, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals) based on similarities and differences in external morphology. Taxonomic divisions of plant and animal kingdoms. Ecological adaptations of these forms. BIO 191: General Biology Practical 1 (2 Units) What practical biology in biology involves. Laboratory organisation. Handling Common Laboratory equipment; Microscopic handling and maintenance; Making microscopic measurement; Procuring animal materials for practical; Killing, preserving and maintaining animal materials; Procuring plant materials; External features of plants (differences and similarities); Preparation of temporary slides; Preparation of strains and reagents; Techniques for microbial culture and grain staining; Setting up demonstration for physiological processes in plants; Setting up apparatus for demonstrating physiological processes in animals. Preparation required for dissection. CHM 101: Introductory Inorganic Chemistry (2 Units) Hypothesis, theory and law with appropriate illustrations, Nature of matter – 3 states of matter, Atomic structure, electronic energy levels and orbital. Periodic classification of elements and its relationship to their electronic configurations, Chemical bonding, Survey of properties and trends in groups I, II, IV, VI and transition metal CHM 102: Introductory Organic Chemistry (2 Units) Simple reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and acids. Petroleum chemistry, Oils and fats, hydrogenation of oils, polymer and biologically important molecule.

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Chm 191: Introductory Practical Chemistry I (2 Units) Practical based on CHM 101 and CHM 103: Cations and Anions-Identification, Acid-base titrations, redox reactions and determinations CHM 192: Introductory Practical Chemistry Ii (1 Unit) Practical based on general chemistry CHM 101 and introductory organic chemistry I CHM 102- Determination of melting and boiling points and reaction of functional groups. CIT 101: Computers in Society (2 Units) What is Computer, Types of Computer, History of Digital Computer, Element of a Computer Hardware and Software. How to work with a computer. Operating System Windows Files word processing, copying a text, saving, Changes to a document and Formatting, spelling checker and introduction to Printing a document. Spread sheet, Entering and correcting data. Using Formula, Numeric Formats Creating Charts. Types of Charts Power Points and presentation. Networking, Internet and E-mail. Reading and responding to an E-mail message. CIT 102: Application Software Skills (2 Units) Brief description of computer system: CPU, I/O devices; Operating systems; Computer File Management; Computer Software: overview, types, etc.; Application software: common application software; Using Microsoft Word; Using Microsoft Excel; Features of Database Applications and Microsoft Access; Statistical Analysis Applications; Using SPSS software; Introduction to Desktop Publishing applications; Computer applications in Nursing; Computer applications in Agriculture; Managing the computer system with the Control Panel. Protection. MTH 101: Elementary Mathematic I (3 Units) Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematic I, induction real sequences and series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex numbers; the Argand Diagram. Re Moivre's theorem, nth

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roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formalae. MTH 102: Elementary Mathematics Ii (3 Units) Calculus: Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching; Integration as an inverse of differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals. Application to areas, volumes. PHY 101: General Physics I (3 Units) (Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Waves) Space and Time, Units and dimension, Kinematics; Fundamental Laws of Mechanics, statics and dynamics; work and energy; Conservation laws. Elasticity; Hooke's law, Young's shear and bulk moduli, Hydrostatics; Pressure; bouyance, Archimedes' Principles., Surface tension; adhesion, cohesion, capilarity, drops and bubbles. Temperature; heat; gas laws; laws of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases. Sound, Applications. ESM 102: The Nigerian Environment (2 Unit) General description of the natural, physical features of Nigeria: Vegetation, climate and climatic changes within the geographical expression; Geographical distribution of people and natural recourses. Brief description of economic importance of these features, Exploration and exploitation of natural resources, Brief impact of these on the environment. ESM 104: Introduction to Environmental Science (2 Unit) Scope and meaning of environmental science; the concept of the earth’s surface as the home of man; atmosphere and atmospheric processes; hydrosphere and the hydrological cycle; the lithosphere and the process of sculpturing the earth’s surface; the lithosphere and the biological productivity of the earth’s surface; the earth surface in natural history; the current environmental concern and environmental hazards. ESM 106: Environmental Resource Management (2 Unit)

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Fundamentals of Environmental Resources Management, Historical Perspectives of Environmental Resource Management, Instruments in Environmental Management, Fundamental of Wildlife Management, Problems of forest Resource Management, Strategies for forest resource management; Renewable Resources Management and Non- Renewable Resources Management, The Nigerian Conservation Foundation and other agencies concerned with environmental resource management. ESM112: Introductory Ecology General consideration of ecosystem including influence and general consideration of ecosystems including influence and interaction of human beings with their environments. MTH 102: Elementary Mathematics Iii: (3 Units) Calculus Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of change, Techniques of differentiation, Extreme curve sketching. Integration as an inverse of differentiation, Methods of integration, Definite integrals; Application to areas and volumes 200 Level GST 201: Nigerian Peoples And Culture (2unit) Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times; Nigerians’ perception of their world; culture areas of Nigeria and their characteristics; evolution of Nigeria as a political unit; indigene/settler phenomenon; concepts of trade; economic self- reliance; social justice; individual and national development; norms and values; negative attitudes and conducts (cultism and related vices); re-orientation of moral and national values; moral obligations of citizens; environmental problems. GST 203: Introduction to Philosophy and Logic (2 Unit) General introduction to logic; clarity of thought, expression and arguments as basis for conclusions; fundamentals of logic and critical thinking; types of discourse; nature of arguments; validity and soundness; techniques for evaluating arguments; distinction between inductive and deductive inferences; etc. Illustrations from familiar

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texts, including literature materials, novels, law reports and newspaper publications. GST 202: Fundamentals of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutions (2 Units) Basic Understanding of Conflict; Definitions, Causes and Types of Conflict, Conflict, Theories, Phases in Conflict, Conflict Analysis & Transformation. Dynamics of Conflict; Relationship between Perception and Conflict, Language Barriers in Conflict and Resolution, Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism, Arms Control and Demilitarisation, Peace and Education. Trends in Global Issues: International, Continental and Regional Organisations in the Pursuance of World Peace, Peaceful Methods of Conflict Resolution, Coercive Means of Conflict Resolution, Gender Issues and Humanitarian Intervention. ESM 211: Global Environmental Issues (2 Units) System theory; the ecosystem concepts; the Gaia hypothesis; environment and society; sustainable development concepts; marine pollution; population and environment; world energy picture; biotechnology and genetic engineering (clowning); environmental green movements; transportation; tourism; sustainable urban development. ESM 231: Introductory Toxicology (2 Units) General description of toxicology, toxicity, toxins and hazardous. Chemical assay, dose – response curve, Chemical statistics and their applications. Sources, types and effects of toxins.Cancer and cancer trends in Nigeria. ESM 234: Soil Resources (2 Units) Scope and nature of soil resources; physical and chemical properties of soils; soil formation, soil profile, soil classification; progress in soil mapping in Nigeria; soil determination; methods of soil survey; laboratory determination of soil properties – particle size distribution; bulk density, total porosity, PH, organic matter content, available phosphorous. Fundamentals of soil science: Land as a resource, ecological and economic importance of soil; Soil formation;

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classification of soil; soil architecture; physical properties of soil; soil texture; soil water holding capacity; soil temperature; soil colloids; soil acidity and alkalinity; soil salinity and sodicity; soil organic matter; micronutrients of soil; nitrogen, sulphur, potassium and phosphorus economy of soil; soil biodiversity; soil taxonomy maps. Soil degradation – causes: Types and causes of soil degradation; Soil resistance and resilience; nature and types of soil erosion; non-erosive and erosive soil degradation; losses of soil moisture and its regulation; nutrient depletion; soil pollution due to mining and mineral extraction, impact soil degradation on agriculture and food security; industrial and urban development, toxic organic chemicals, and organic contaminants in soils; fertilizers and fertilizer management; recycling of soil nutrients. Land use changes and land degradation: Land resources: types and evaluation; biological and physical phenomena in land degradation; visual indicators of land degradation; drivers of land degradation deforestation, desertification; habitat loss, loss of biodiversity; range land degradation; land salinization; human population pressure, poverty, socio-economic and institutional factors; drivers of land use and land cover change in major geographic zones and biodiverse regions. Land degradation and its control: Economic valuation of land degradation; onsite and offsite costs of land degradation; loss of ecosystem services; effects on nutrient cycles; future effects of soil degradation; emerging threats of land degradation to developing countries Sustainable land use planning; role of databases and data analysis in land use planning control and management; land tenure and land policy; legal, institutional and sociological factors; integrating land degradation assessment into conservation ESM 273: Earth and Earth Surface Processes (2units) Origin of Earth and System processes; Solar system formation and planetary differentiation; formation of the Earth: formation and composition of core, mantle, crust; chemical composition of Earth; geological time scale and major changes on the Earth’s surface; Holocene and the emergence of humans. Concept of plate tectonics and continental drift theory, continental collision and formation of the Himalaya; ocean floor spreading; mantle convection and, major plates; earthquakes; volcanic activities; orogeny; isostasy;

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gravitational and magnetic fields of the earth; paleontological evidences of plate tectonics. Minerals and rocks: Minerals and important rock forming minerals; rock cycle: lithification and metamorphism; Three rock laws; rock structure, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; weathering: physical, biogeochemical processes; erosion: physical processes of erosion, factors affecting erosion; agents of erosion: rivers and streams, glacial and Aeolian transportation and deposition of sediments by running water, wind and glaciers. Earth surface processes: Atmosphere: evolution of earth’s atmosphere, composition of atmosphere, physical and optical properties, circulation; interfaces: atmosphere–ocean interface, atmosphere–land interface, ocean–land interface; land surface processes: fluvial and glacial processes, rivers and geomorphology; types of glaciers, glacier dynamics. ESM 291: Map Analysis (2 Units) Maps and their limitations, Projections and their properties, Qualities of Projections for Nigerian maps, Base maps, Cartographic instruments, analysis of physical and human features in topographical maps. Analysis of areas and linear properties of drainage basins, Slope analysis; analysis of geological maps, settlement analysis, and transport pattern. ESM 261: Geochemistry (2 Units) Overview of the formation of the solar system and the synthesis of chemical elements; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; distribution and geochemical classification of elements; salts and aqueous geochemistry; chemical weathering and mineral equilibria; introduction to thermodynamics; oxidation-reduction reactions; isotope geochemistry: radioactive, radiogenic, and stable isotopes and their applications. Overview of the origin of the elements, their occurrence and the forms in which they exist in the Earth's crust. Chemical bonding and Goldschmidt classification. Principles for extraction of elements belonging to different groups in the period table and examples of production processes involving redox reactions applied to various compounds. Illustrations of acid and basic oxides. Relationship between thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Redox diagrams and Ellingham diagrams Phase diagrams and heterogeneous

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equilibria. Overview of organic material in sediment and geobacteria. Training in compiling information within the field of geochemistry as well as giving accounts of this information both orally and in writing. ESM 204: Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management (2 Units) Hazard and risk management, Risk assessment of environmental hazards. Types of hazards, occurrence, impacts, prevention. Disaster management strategies for both short term and long term. ESM 206: Community Participation in Environmental Management (2 Units) Concepts of participation; rationale for public and private participation; objectives of public and private participation; identification of various community’s modes and techniques of participation; constraints to participation in environmental management; role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in environmental management. ESM 212: Tropical Climatology (2 Units) Meaning and scope of climatology and tropical climatology; the nature of the atmosphere; elements of weather and climate, radiation, temperature, precipitation; tropical climate; weather and climatic hazards in the tropics; physiological comfort; climate and urban planning in the tropics; tropical disturbances; tropical agro- climatology. ESM 222: Water Resource Evaluation (2 Units) Water resources; sources and distribution; approaches to water resources evaluation; qualitative and quantitative approaches; water balance approach; need for evaluation; methods of measuring rainfall; analysis and interpretation of rainfall data; evapotranspiration measurements; stream flow measurements – stage, discharge- velocity, hydrographs analysis, flow variability and recession; hydrology of reservoirs. Water quality measurement and analysis – solute, suspended, bed load and yield.

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ESM 236: Environmental Microbiology (2 Units) General characteristics of microorganisms in the environment Sterilisation and disinfection. Structure, ecology and reproduction of selected common microorganisms. Isolation of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Antigens and antibodies. Economic importance of some microbial groups. ESM 238: Air Photo Interpretation (2 Units) History of air photo photography, flight height, instruments for air photo interpretation, image analysis and interpretation. Issues and problems in air photography in the tropics. ECO292: Environmental Economics (2 Units) Key concepts in microeconomics, applications to management of renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Cost and benefit weighed for major environmental problems including global warming, toxic wastes, water and air pollution and conservation of wilderness and biodiversity; issues of social externalities. ESM 299: Industrial Training (Siwes I) (3 Units) The end of the second semester will be devoted to practical training in areas contributing to pollution such as Construction firms, Conservation Centres, Extractive Industries, Waste Management Authorities, Manufacturing Industries and Tourism/ Resort Centres. This is expected to enable students acquire practical skills that have been learnt theoretically. 300 Level CHM 314: Environmental Chemistry (2 Units) Concepts of elementary cycles. Characteristics of the atmosphere. Sources, types and effects of environmental pollution. Waste water treatment. Composition of domestic wastes. Water Chemistry and analysis. Chemical and physical instrumentation in environmental sciences.

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GST 302: Business Creation and Innovation (2 units) Concept of Business and New Value Creation: Business Planning Process; Start-up Decision – What Motivate people to begin new businesses; Opportunity Search and Identification; Legal Issues at Start-up; & Feasibility Analysis of New Ventures and New Venture Financing. Theories of Growth: An Overview: Concepts and Reasons of Growth; Challenges of Growth; Strategies for Growth (External Growth Strategies Franchising, Buy-In and Buy-Out); Mergers and Acquisition; Sources of Funds: Internal Sources and External Sources; Formal and Informal Sources; Efficiency in the use of Resources. Marketing: Concept of Marketing: Small and Big Business Marketing; Marketing Mix; Modern Marketing Tools. Ethics and Social Responsibility: The Importance of Ethics in Business; Ethical Behaviour and Practices in Nigeria; Community Development Projects/Walfare. New Opportunities for Expansion: E-Commerce; E-Business; E-Trade. Managing Transition: From Start up to Growth: Personal Disciplines; Learning; Decision Making; Control. ESM 301: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution (2 Units) Contending theories and approaches to the causes and characteristics of peace and conflict resolution. The acquisition, development and marketing of energy and other natural resources, conflict and cooperation between exploration/exploitation industries and host communities. Environmental impact of the activities of multinational corporations and industries. The logic of various forms of conflict interests including theories derived from problems mediation; emphasis on Nigerian situation and case studies. PUL 303: Environmental Laws and Policies (2 Units) Analysis of legal, political, social and environmental dimensions of environmental problems; environmental control legislations; constitutional rights to environmental quality; the development and problems of citizen – initiated environmental litigations; federal and state response to environmental quality and standards; legal status of the former Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the powers of the Ministry of Environment; case studies of oil pollution; noise

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pollution components of planning laws in Nigeria; environmental laws, conventions and protocols. ESM 305: Field Trip in Environmental Science (3 Units) Fundamentals of field principles and measurements including dumpsites, land fill/land reclamation, marine pollution, flood or drought, erosion site, waste management/recycling, forestry/forest conservation schemes. Field studies of manufacturing/Industrial sectors, Climatic/Meteorological Stations, rural/ urban environment as well as environmental impact assessment of projects. ESM 311: Noise and Air Pollution (2 Units) Composition of air, Requirements for air quality, source of pollutants and noise. Threshold levels of pollutants, physical and Chemical changes in air resulting from domestics and industrial wastes. Mitigation and remediation methods. ESM 317: Land and Water Pollution (2 Units) General description of land and water resources – with emphasis on economic aspects. Sources of pollutants. Impact of specific pollutants on ecosystems. Mitigation and remediation methods. ESM 341: Introduction to Instrumentation, Measurements and Field Methods in Environmental Science (2 Units) Description of instruments for measuring air quality i.e. NO, O2, CO, Relative air humidity e.t.c Noise level etc. Water, soil measuring instruments, corrosivity, resistance, PH, Conductivity, BOD e.t.c. Instrumentation and parameters for measuring wastewater prior to discharge; potable water for safe drinking. Ecological Sampling techniques, measurement of properties and quality of water, soil and air. ESM 343: Climate Change and The Environment (2 Units) Description of the physical and chemical properties and processes that shape earth’s surface, land, atmosphere, ocean and climate. Physical control on biological productivity will be evaluated. Specific topics will include global warming, air, pollution and transport. Stratospheric ozone, ocean upwelling of nutrients and productivity.

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ESM 345: Applied Climatology (2 Units) Application of Climate to Industry, Agriculture, Aviation, building and human settlements; weather modification and their implication; Acid rain, econoclimate, Drought, flood, climate change and human affairs. ESM 304: Research Methods (3 Units) Elements of research, research design, Hypothesis formulation and testing, sampling techniques and Data sources, research proposal, thesis writing. Logic of science and social science, various approaches to social inquiry, data gathering analytical tools in qualitative research; data gathering and analytical tools in quantitative research including descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and measures of association, programme evaluation research and thesis logic and structure. ESM 306: Environmental Politics (2 Units) Description on how decisions on managing diverse natural resources, environmental quality and human health are made. Covers themes on liberty, justice, equality, power, democracy, property and risk important to understanding environmental politics. Studies environmental quality. Examination of diverse strategies of management, trading, pollution. Topics will include definition of conservation and development dichotomy and its resolution. ESM 308: Rural Development Strategies (2 Units) Policy and policy thrusts for rural development in Nigeria 1900 to present day. Development needs of rural societies. Community development and roles of NGOs. Rural/urban migration. Urbanization of rural societies. ESM 322: Water And Waste Water Management (2 Units) General description of water and its management: Physical: temperature, colour, odour, total dissolved solids and total suspended solids; hydrological cycle; precipitation, runoff, infiltration, evaporation, evapo-transpiration; Chemical: major inorganic and

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organic constituents, dissolved gases, DO, COD, BOD, acidity and alkalinity, electrical conductivity, sodium adsorption ratio; Biological: phytoplankton, phytobenthos, zooplankton, macro-invertebrates and microbes. Potable water parameters, waste water treatment and parameters prior to discharge into the environment. Water treatment for consumption, general description of water treatment plants from source to table – design fundamentals. Element of wastewater microbiology. A follow through on a typical water or waste water engineering project. Surface and subsurface water: Introduction to surface and ground water; surface and ground water pollution; watertable; vertical distribution of water; formation and properties of aquifers; techniques for ground water recharge; river structure and patterns; watershed and drainage basins; importance of watershed and watershed management; rain water harvesting in urban settings. Marine resources; commercial use of marine resources; threats to marine ecosystems and resources; marine ecosystem and resource management (planning approach, construction techniques and monitoring of coastal zones). Wetlands and their management: Definition of a wetland; types of wetlands (fresh water and marine); ecological significance of wetlands; threats to wetlands; wetland conservation and management; major wetlands of Nigeria, National River linking plan: ecological and economic impacts. Water resources, conflicts, laws and treaties: Water resources (oceans, rivers, lakes and wetlands) and types of water; Overexploitation of surface and ground water resources; water quality standards in Nigeria; role of state in water resources management. Water resources and conflicts on its sharing, case studies on river water disputes; Multipurpose river valley projects in Nigeria and their environmental and social impacts; case studies of dams and their issues. International agreements to resolve these conflicts. Water Acts and water treaty. ESM 324: Urban Environmental Management (2 Units) Urban growth and the rural-urban synergies; overcrowding and social disruption; the city as a source of environmental degradation; housing development; new management policies and strategies for urban liveability; human space, population and world resources.

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ESM 326: Oceanography (2 Units) Study of the temperature and chemistry of sea water. Biological activities and their distribution. Salinity, chlorinity, currents, tides, waves, sound and radiation in the sea, conductivity, diffusion, viscosity and dynamics of sea water distribution and behaviour of plankton. Brackish water condition and fauna. Interrelationship and physiological adaptations of marine organisms. ESM 328: Biodiversity Conservation (2 Units) Loss of biological diversity and environmental pollution. Basic ecological and evolutionary principles underpinning efforts to conserve the earth’s biodiversity. These principles will be examined in the context of efforts to halt the rapid increase in disappearance of both plants and animals. Some sociological and economic issues will be treated with emphasis on biological aspects of the crucial problems and case studies. ESM342: Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing (3 Units) Origin and Evolution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Theory and practice of Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA legislation EIA process, Environmental Audit Process, Environmental Audit Report; (EAR) as management tools. Environmental Policy and compliance. Environmental Governance, Institutional framework for environmental management. Preparation of EIA report, methods of executing EIA. Selected case studies of EIA around the world. ESM 392: Remote Sensing (2 Units) Principles of remote sensing, Image analysis and interpretation Nigeria SAT 1. Remote sensing applications in environmental studies ESM 399: Industrial Training (SIWES II) (3 Units) The end of the second semester will be devoted to practical training in areas contributing to pollution such as Construction firms, Conservation Centres, Extractive Industries, Waste Management Authorities, Manufacturing Industries and Tourism/ Resort Centres. This is expected to enable students acquire practical skills that have been learnt theoretically.

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400 Level ESM 401: Research Project (4units) Presentation of seminar. Topics on environmental studies (oral and written presentations) for discussion by students. Carry out original work on environment studies and resource management. ESM 403: Environmental Perception (2 Units) The principles of man – environment relations. The objective environment. The environment as perceived. The concept of perception and formation of environmental images. Environmental perception and decision making. ESM 405: Environmental Protection Agencies Case Studies (2 Units) The role of protection Agencies – from ministry of works to FEPA and ministry of Environment; roles of EPA in selected countries; Edicts and regulations. Case studies of EAR and EIA Discusses sustainable development practices. ESM 407: Geographic Information System (3 Units) Principles of GIS; GIS applications in Environmental Management, ARC Info, ARC view and other GIS packages. ESM411: Population, Environment and Development (3 Units) Global view of general trends in population growth and development with emphasis on Nigeria. The course will explore the dynamic relationships between environmental and social forces from the Pleistocene to the present. Topics will include the transition of societies from hunting and gathering to agriculture, responses of early urban civilisations to environmental constraints, deforestation land degradation and desertification in ancient and modern societies. The destruction and reconstruction of new world by the old. Consideration of means to distinguish natural from anthropogenic environmental changes. ESM 423: Hydrology and Water Resources (3 Units) Definition and scope of hydrology; trends in hydrology; the hydrological cycle and the approaches to its study; the drainage basin

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as a hydrologic unit; precipitation, interception, infiltration and soil moisture evaporation and evapo-transpiration; runoff and floods; the hydraulic and mechanic of flood; runoff generation, contributing areas. Morphometry and runoff frequency: erosion by water on hill slope, sediment transport processes. ESM 424: Fresh Water Ecology (2 Units) Detailed knowledge of the interactions between physical, chemical and biological processes in aquatic ecosystems; influence of human activities; characteristics of aquatic ecosystems; the structure of aquatic plants and animals communities – biofilms, macrophytes, fishes, nutrient cycling, aquatic productivity, wetland and catchment management and ecosystem health. Macro-invertebrates as biomonitors; blue – green algae, salinity, eutrophication; fresh water aquaculture systems and effluent control. ESM 426: Biogeography (2 Units) Meaning scope and purpose of biogeography Ecosystem concepts, principles of ecology. Habitat preferences, ecophysiology, population dynamics and life history strategies of Nigerian Terrestrial vertebrates. The role of fire in Nigerian Environment, sampling and measuring wildlife habitat variables. Estimating animal abundance. Principles of wildlife management. Factors of plants distribution, vegetation analysis. ESM 428: Ecology of Natural Resources (2 Units) Nature of resources; man, and the natural environment, sustainability in the use of resources. Policies, laws and regulations on natural resources. Instruments of environmental protection. Conflicts in resource conservation. Economic, cultural, political and social considerations in resource conservation and management. Watershed management and nature reserves. Wildlife conservation in Africa. Emerging issues in resources conservations.

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ESM 444: Industrial Wastes and Industrial Water Treatment (2 Units) Management of industrial waste water, cleaner production of industrial waste water management, toxicity, physical chemical processes, anaerobic industrial waste water treatment and sludge management and treatment, Operating and maintaining industrial wastewater treatment plants, safe practices and procedures. the importance and responsibilities of an industrial treatment plant operator, why industrial and municipal wastewaters must be treated, regulations governing industrial wastes, sources of wastes, methods for preventing and minimizing wastes at the source, and industrial waste monitoring. operating and maintain flow measurement equipment, preliminary treatment processes (equalization, screening, and pH adjustment), physical-chemical treatment processes (coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation), pressure and gravity filters (including membrane filters), physical treatment processes (air stripping and carbon adsorption), and processes for treatment of metal waste streams. Operating and maintain treatment plant instrumentation equipment and systems. Open and close recirculation water systems and their treatment. Boilers and boiler water treatment. Scaling tendencies, bio filming and control. Industrial wastes and their impact on the environment. Handling of wastes and treatment methods, wastes recycling and dumping – costs and effectiveness. ESM 421: Elements of Land Surveying (2 Units) Principles of surveying, measurement of distance and direction, chain surveying, compass survey, plane tabling. Area measurements, correction of errors of closure, height and slope measurements. Drafting of uncontoured and contoured maps, rectangular coordinators and triangulation. Traversing with theodolites, and levelling. ESM 422: Resources Evaluation (2 Units) Resources, types, resource process, methods of resource evaluation, geomorphological techniques in resource evaluation.

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ESM 431: Environmental Health and Safety (3 Units) Our planet, the need for environmental sustainability, Environmental legislation, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental impact assessment, Strategic environmental assessment, Environmental audit, Cost benefit analysis, Life cycle assessment, Clean technology, Environmental risk management, Sustainable development, Health and safety policies in industries and work environments, strategies and objectives. First aid and techniques; burns, poison stings and bites, artificial respiration etc. Accidents; classification, causes and costs; fire and firefighting. Health and safety audits as management tools. Health and safety plans. Accidents: case studies.

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APPENDICES Appendix I: Guidelines for Research Project and Grading Specifications Guideline for Research project is as follows: i) Research Proposal Title ii) Research Proposers (names and addresses) iii) Rational for the study (justification) iv) Literature Review v) Objective of study vi) Materials and Method vii) Expected Outcome viii) Work Plan; and ix) Budget. Course listing Refer to 2.2

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Appendix II: Policy on Deferment of Examination In the spirit of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and the flexibility that comes with the mode, a student is qualified to apply for deferment of examination(s). The deferment permits a temporary postponement of participation in examination(s). The guidelines of the policy include and not limited to the following: A. Owing to the peculiarities of the Open and Distance Learning

system which gives room for flexibility, students are allowed to defer their examinations as long as the following conditions are met: i. Such students must have fully registered for the

semester ii. Such students must have registered for the

Examinations iii. Application for deferment must be received before the

start of Examinations B. All applications are to be endorsed and forwarded to the

Registrar through the Study Centre Directors. C. All applications should be backed with relevant documents

and a desk officer in the Registry is assigned to check the authenticity of the documents.

D. Students whose applications are received and approved and who have paid examination registration fees before the examinations are not to pay registration fee for the same examinations when they are ready to take them.

E. A dedicated portal would be opened within the time frame of one month before the commencement of examinations for deferment cases.

F. The request for deferment attracts no fee. Applications for deferment as a result of emergencies such as illness, accident, Death or serious illness of person in the immediate family or other person with whom the student has a similarly close relationship, which requires the student’s attention, etc. shall be addressed at the discretion of the Management. This policy took effect in March 2015.

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Appendix III: Policy of Re-marking of Students’ Examination Scripts and Re-computation of results. Appeal against examination results should be done within 30 days from the date of publication of the results; (i) All applications for re-marking should be addressed to the

Registrar through the Study Centre Directors and a copy forwarded to the Dean in the School concerned;

(ii) Applicants must submit the necessary application form

(Annexure A) at the relevant Study Centre. Students must ensure that the course(s) code(s) title(s) are correct when completing the form;

(iii) A non-refundable fee of N10, 000.00 is charged per course for the re-marking of scripts. The said amount should be paid to a bank account designated for the purpose. (Annexure A). Students should note that the evidence of payment of the fees must be attached to a completed application form. Also payments without application forms would not be processed. (iv) A receipt must be issued as proof of payment for the service; (v) Study Centre Directors should, in all cases, ensure and

supervise that payment for applications are received, receipts are issued and that all the applications are recorded;

(vii) Study Centre Directors are required to forward all applications

to the Registrar electronically within three days of receipt of the application form. The e-mail address is [email protected];

(viii) The decision to remark is a prerogative of the School

Examinations Committee. Remarking shall be completed

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within two weeks. The new score awarded shall be approved by the Dean on behalf of the School’s Academic Board;

(ix) If a student decides to withdraw his/her appeal before it is

considered by the Committee, a notice of withdrawal shall be done in writing to make it valid;

(x) The School Board shall communicate its decisions to the

Senate within a period of 14 days for ratification.

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Appendix IV: Students’ Examination Guidelines and Regulations Examination constitutes a very important aspect of the University's activities. The University wishes to state categorically that the conduct of its examinations is taken seriously. Therefore, the University will not condone any form of examination misconduct. Students are advised to abide by the following rule and guidelines: 1. A student’s matriculation number serves as his/her

examination number. Only Matriculates students will be allowed to sit for examinations. A student must write his/her matriculation number on his/her answer booklet before commencing answering the questions.

2. Students should normally write examinations at their

designated centres. 3. Students must bring to the examination hall their writing

materials and any other material, which may be permitted by the University for a particular examination. These materials must have been listed as essential for certain question(s).

4. Students arriving an hour after the commencement of an

examination shall be allowed to sit for the examination only at the discretion of the Supervisor. Such a student will not be allowed at extra time.

5. Once a student is admitted into the examination hall, he/she

may not leave the hall until he/she has finished with the examination. If for any cogent reason the student must leave the Hall, he/she must do so with the permission of the Supervisor.

6. A student must be accompanied by an invigilator if permitted

to leave the examination hall temporarily (e. g. visiting the rest-room, etc.)

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7. No answer booklets other than those supplied by the University are allowed in the examination hall. All rough works must be done in the supplied answer booklets and crossed out neatly. All supplementary answer sheets/booklets must be tied/attached to the Main answer booklet.

8. Silence must be observed in the examination hall. Any student

requiring the attention of the invigilator should raise his /her hand.

9. Any activity or behaviour which may be construed as

examination misconduct or malpractice (e.g. cheating, etc.) shall be liable to discipline in accordance with the university’s rules and regulations governing examination as contained in the Student Handbook.

10. Communication between students is strictly forbidden during

examinations. Any student found receiving or giving assistance would be sanctioned. Such a student may be required to withdraw from the examination and subsequently made to face the university examination malpractice panel.

11. Students are not permitted to smoke or sing or pray aloud or

engage in any activity that may distract others in the examination halls.

12. Bags and briefcases are not allowed in examination halls. The

University will not be liable for any loss or damage of a student's personal effects/property.

13. Unauthorised materials (such as textbooks, course materials,

notebooks, sheets/scraps of papers) in printed or electronic form are not allowed in examination halls.

14. Pagers and mobile phones are not permitted at all in

examination halls.

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15. Students must observe the Supervisor's instructions regarding the commencement and end of an examination. Students who start writing before being told to do so, or who continue writing after being asked to stop would be sanctioned.

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Appendix V: Decree on Examination Malpractice In order to check examination malpractices, a decree covering miscellaneous offences was promulgated in 1999. The main sections and points of the decree which every student should be familiar with are reproduced below. The information contained in this section is also provided in your hand book "Getting to know Your University”. The effort at reproducing here some pertinent aspects of the decree is to demonstrate the seriousness the university has attached to Examination malpractice. Please do read it carefully. All students of the National Open University of Nigeria are reminded that the University takes very seriously the conduct of its examinations and frowns seriously on any examination misconduct. The Decree is very relevant to you as a reminder of what could happen if you allowed yourself to be tempted to cheat in any form whatsoever during examinations. Note also that except you are under 17, for any examination misconduct, the decree does not give room for options of fine, the individual goes to jail. The University has however put in place series of quality assurance mechanisms to ensure the sanctity of her examinations, even including those ones you will take in your homes. In fact, the on-line examinations are easier to control than the face-to - face ones; when we get there you will see what· we mean. Excerpts of very useful sections and points: (Source: EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES DECREE, 1999). THE FEDERAL MILITARY GOVERNMENT hereby decrees iter alia as follows:

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PART 1 - OFFENCES A person who, in anticipation of, before or at any Cheating at examination by any fraudulent trick or device or in abuse of his office or with intent to unjustly enrich himself or any other person procures any question paper produced or intended for use at any examination of persons, whether or not the question paper concerned is proved to be false, not genuine or not related to the examination in question; or by any false pretence or with intent to cheat or secure any unfair advantage for himself or any other person, procures from or induces any other person to deliver to himself or another person any question paper intended for use at any examination or by any false pretence or with intent to cheat or unjustly enrich himself or any person buys, sells, procures or otherwise deals with any question paper intended for use or represented as a genuine question paper in respect of any particular examination; or fraudulently or with intent to cheat or secure any unfair advantage for himself or any other person or in abuse of his office procures, sells, buys or otherwise deals with any question paper intended for the examination of persons at any examination. An offence A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) of this section is liable on conviction. (a) in the case of a person under the age of 18 years, to a fine of

N100,000.00 or imprisonment; (b) for term not exceeding 3 years or to both such fine and

imprisonment; in the case of a principal, teacher, an invigilator, supervisor, an examiner, or an agent or employee of the examination body concerned with the conduct of an examination, to imprisonment for a term of 4 years without the option of a fine; and

(c) in any other case, to imprisonment for a term of three years without the option of fine.

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Where the person accused of the offence is an employee of an examination body concerned with the conduct of examinations or a head teacher, teacher or other person entrusted with the safety and security of question papers, he shall be proceeded against and punished as provided in this section, notwithstanding that the question paper concerned is proved not to be live, genuine or does not relate to the examination concerned.

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