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This course introduces the students to the concept of built environment, which arises through the development activities of the human person. Students would be informed about the number and quality of the world’s people and the conditions of their cities, farms, factories, roads. and how to grow at the expense of the natural environment and impact on the environment as a whole. The course will also examine the economic production systems and the factors influencing them as well as how they promote or degrade the quality of the environment, urban utilities, and index of measuring urban quality.

Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology). English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations). Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex). Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life). Logical and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Methods (Logic and Syllogism, Inductive and Deductive Argument and Reasoning Methods, Analogy, Generalisation and Explanations). Ethical considerations, Copyright Rules and Infringements. Writing Activities: (Pre-writing , Writing, Post writing, Editing and Proofreading; Brainstorming, outlining, Paragraphing, Types of writing, Summary, Essays, Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Report writing, Note making and Mechanics of writing). Comprehension Strategies: (Reading and types of Reading, Comprehension Skills, 3RsQ). Information and Communication Technology in modern Language Learning. Language skills for effective communication. Major word formation processes. Writing and reading comprehension strategies. Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations. Art of public speaking and listening. Report writing.

The basic techniques of map making, the use of variety of cartographic and other devices for mapping and gathering environmental data; scope and limitations of the visual presentation of statistics sources. Scale and error factors, map design, the logic of conceptual diagrams including system diagrams.

Land as a scarce and exhaustible resources. Location theory, economic basis of urbanization, conflicting and competing demands for land use and conservation. Relationship between land use and land value. Effect of land use and land value on the operation of price mechanism. The process of land development economics of real estate, nature and function of the urban property, urban area, financial development and economic concepts.

Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction, real sequences and series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex numbers; the Argand diagram. De-Moivre’s theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

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.

Introduces environmental issues, regulations, and types of pollutants. Covers issues related to air pollution, including how air pollution can be controlled and the quality of indoor air. Discusses the problems of pollution in water and methods to control it. It also examines the different types of solid waste, such as hazardous, medical, and nuclear, as well as treatment techniques for each; focusing on pollution prevention in areas such as health, safety, and accident prevention; energy conservation; and waste reduction. It also examines how environmental risks are perceived and communicated, and how individuals can be educated about them

Energy and power, demand, principles and outlook: The cost of transformation of energy. Thermal pollution, electrical energy from fossil fuels. Hydroelectric power generation. Cost, capacity, storage, reserves, efficiency and environmental effects of these. Electrical energy from nuclear reactors. Prospects for the future through the promise (and problems) of breeder reactors, fusion power, solar power, geothermal, tidal and wind power among others. 400 level

Concept of Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship, Intrepreneurship/Corporate Entrepreneurship,). Theories, Rationale and relevance of Entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives, Risk-Taking, Necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and Creative destruction). Characteristics of Entrepreneurs (Opportunity seeker, Risk taker, Natural and Nurtured, Problem solver and change agent, Innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (Critical thinking, Reflective thinking, and Creative thinking). Innovation (Concept of innovation, Dimensions of innovation, Change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise formation, partnership and networking (Basics of Business Plan, Forms of business ownership, Business registration and Forming alliances and join ventures). Contemporary Entrepreneurship Issues (Knowledge, Skills and Technology, Intellectual property, Virtual office, Networking). Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (Biography of inspirational Entrepreneurs, Youth and women entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship support institutions, Youth enterprise networks and Environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.

The origin of urban and regional planning law in Nigeria; Its nature, scope and contents in the framework of the Nigerian judicial system. The course also exposes students to the powers and duties of the planning authorities; planning schemes development control, acquisition and disposal of land for planning scheme – compensation and betterment. The structure and working of the Nigerian legal system. The courts and their procedure, tribunals and inquiries, reference to courts for decision in any matter affecting a planning scheme and legal proceedings. Acts relating to highways, public health and industrial location.