UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE: ERM 122
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTORY TECHNIQUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
COURSE LECTURERS: REV. DR. JOEL EFIONG
MR. PRINCEWILL ODUM
SESSION: 2014/2015 SEMESTER: SECOND
CREDIT HOURS: 3
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To provide introductory training on field and laboratory techniques in environmental science
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Local field measurements and analysis /continuous assessment/ 75% class attendance/ final examination
LECTURE TOPICS AND LECTURERS
Lecture | LECTURE TOPIC | LECTURER | DATE/TIME |
1. | Introduction: Basic skills of a scientist | Joel | 1 wk |
2. | Environmental data collection and processing: - Qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques - Remote sensing, etc | Joel | 2 wks |
3 | Measuring and monitoring of environment | Joel | 1 wks |
4 | Sampling techniques in environmental science | Joel | 2 wk |
5. | Introduction to field surveys in the physical and cultural landscape, using: Transects Base mps Photographic records (geo tagging) Field notebooks Punch card, etc | Princewill | 2 wks |
6. | Mapwork and mapping techniques in collecting and recording environmental data | Princewill | 2 wks |
7. | The use of computer technology in environmental studies | Princewill | 1 wk |
8 | Practical field data collection and report | Princewill | 1 wk |
SUGGESTED READING AND RESOURCE MATERIALS
Akpabio, E. (2009). Basic techniques in environmental analysis. In Imoh E. Ukkpong (Ed). Perspectives on Environmental Management (358-398). Uyo: Environmental Systems Club Inc.
Huggett, R., Lindley, S., Gavin, H. and Richardson, K. (2004). Physical geography: A human perspective. London: Arnold.
Hyde, P. and Reeve, P. (2001). Essentials of environmental management. UK: The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
Udofia, E. P. (2011). Applied Statistics with Multivariate Methods. Enugu: Immaculate Publications Ltd.
Watts, S. and Halliwell, L. (Eds) (1996). Essentials of environmental science. London: Routledge.
COURSE EVALUATION
a. Continuous assessment - - - 35%
b. Class attendance - - - 5%
c. Examination - - - - 60%
TOTAL - - - 100%