Subjects at A level

Earth Science
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Description:

Introduction to degree course was developed in response to high dropout and failure rates of university students. The program fully supports successful progression of students from high school to undergraduate study and beyond. This course introduces students to a degree, giving students a frame work and direction in their area of study. We are well aware that if students fail to understand the foundation of the subject they are likely to lose interest in the subject that is why this course was designed to make it easier for students. The course is equipped with most of the learning materials required by students to understand their degree program.

This course was developed in consultation with universities at global. The course is designed to give students a deeper knowledge and understanding of the degree. The course is designed to enhance the creativity and critical thinking skills that are needed by students to develop their own ideas at University standard. Taking students step by step, to simplify and to explain the degree.

The course equips students with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision before starting and during your studies enabling students to plan ahead, minimizing student failure rates. The process makes knowledge transfer easier between students, universities, professionals, employers and research institutes The aim of this course is not just to make learning easier, but also to help put qualification in to use. We understand that most students at Universities fail not because they are “dumb” but, because they don’t get to understand what they are required to do.

Key Modules:

1: Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques

The module seeks to develop students? practical skills in geography and environmental studies. It aims to introduce qualitative and quantitative techniques in geography, 1023 elements of cartography, map interpretation; technique in fieldwork; basic lab investigation techniques.

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2: Physical Geography

The module introduces the broad spectrum of physical geography. Students are introduced to elements of climatology; biogeography; pedology, hydrology and geomorphology, natural hazards.

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3: Human Geography

The module covers the broad spectrum of human geography. It explores the relationships between humans and their environments. Students are introduced to the elements of urban and rural settlements; aspects of social, cultural economic and population geography; introduction to tourist, transport and communication geography.

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4: Environmental Issues

This module seeks to explore the broad area of Environmental issue through introducing concepts of environmental education and related biophysical economic, socio-political problems; modernism and environmental crisis, environmental management concepts-environmental awareness; global and regional environmental convention, strategies, procedures and tools in environmental management; environmental information systems.

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5: Environmental Science

This module provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding environmental issues. Students learn about ecological concepts, environmental management, pollution, conservation, sustainability, and the impacts of human activities on ecosystems. The module includes laboratory work and fieldwork to study and analyze environmental phenomena.

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6: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

This module introduces students to the principles and applications of GIS technology. Students learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret spatial data using specialized software. They also learn how to create maps, conduct spatial analysis, and use GIS for environmental planning, resource management, and decision-making.

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7: Remote Sensing

The module focuses on the acquisition and interpretation of data from aerial and satellite imagery. Students learn about the principles of remote sensing, image interpretation, digital image processing, and the use of remote sensing data for environmental monitoring, land use analysis, and natural resource management.

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8: Environmental Impact Assessment

This module explores the process of assessing and evaluating the potential environmental impacts of development projects. Students learn about the legal and regulatory frameworks, methods of impact assessment, mitigation strategies, and the role of stakeholders in the decision-making process. The module often includes case studies and practical exercises.

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9: Climate Change and Sustainability

This module examines the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as strategies for mitigation and adaptation. Students learn about climate science, greenhouse gas emissions, energy systems, sustainable development, and policy responses to climate change. The module often includes discussions on environmental justice and the role of individuals and communities in promoting sustainability.

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10: Conservation and Biodiversity

This module focuses on the preservation and management of biodiversity and natural ecosystems. Students learn about conservation principles, protected areas, endangered species, habitat restoration, and the impacts of human activities on biodiversity. The module often includes field trips and practical exercises related to conservation practices.

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11: Geographical Research Methods

This module provides students with the skills and techniques necessary to conduct geographical research. Students learn about research design, data collection methods (such as surveys, interviews, and observations), data analysis, and the interpretation of research findings. The module often includes a research project or dissertation.

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12: Environmental Policy and Governance

This module examines the political and institutional frameworks for environmental decision-making and governance. Students learn about environmental policy analysis, environmental law, environmental ethics, stakeholder engagement, and the role of international organizations in environmental management. The module often includes case studies and discussions on environmental policy challenges.

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13: Ecosystems and Hydrological Processes

This module aims to introduce students to various aspects of ecosystems and hydrological processes. If focuses on ecosystems processes, succession diversity, ecosystem homeostasis, mineral cycles; human impact on ecosystem processes; Hydrological cycle, hydrological processes and their impact on water pathways, drainage basin hydrology, urban hydrology.

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14: Meteorology and Climatology

The module examines climatic phenomena; earth atmospheric processes radiation and heat balance, global circulation and air mass movement; weather patterns and forecasts; global climatic processes, ocean circulating systems, climatic change and environmental processes.

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15: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

This module introduces the concepts of natural resources development and conservation with the aim of building up the notion of sustainability and to provide an understanding of current issues in environmental policy and the development of resource management systems. The objective is for the student to gain a broad perspective and think critically about the use of natural resources. The need to manage resources for a sustainable future; theoretical framework of resource management policy and planning; legislation in resource usage and management; development of an appreciation for and skill of the important tools of contemporary resource management.

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16: Elements of Computing

Introduction to computer technology and its applications: Development of computer technology, hardware, software, information systems, networks, keyboards skills, basics of programming, databases, word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, internet use, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) GIS, CAD, GPS, applications of computers and related technologies to geography and environmental studies.

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17: Contemporary Issues in Human Geography

This module provides an in-depth examination of key contemporary issues in human geography. It explores the dynamic relationships between human societies and their environments, emphasizing the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of these interactions. The module engages students in critical discussions and analysis of current topics and challenges in the field.

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18: Safety, Health and the Environment

The module provides an outline on the Principles of Environmental Health and Safety Management. It covers the following aspects: History of Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Health Hazards, Occupational Exposure Limits, Job Stress, Shift Work and Extended Work Shifts, Evaluation of Chemical Hazards, Emergency Response, Principles of Toxicology and Epidemiology, Risk perception and Reality and Risk Control, Material Handling and Storage, Crane and Hoist Safety.

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19: Urban Geography

The module seeks to introduce students to aspects of urban geography, concept of urbanization, history of urbanization, origins of urbanization in Africa; capitalism and the industrial city, urban theories, functional differentiation within the city.

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20: Urban Development, Planning and Management

The module concerns the evolution of urban landscapes, urban morphology and functional zonation in relation to city master-plans; urban policy and planning; inner city problems; urban services and facilities provision, urban, urban management and governance, the cultural ecology of the city, water and waste management, and urban environmental management and conservation.

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21: Population Studies

The module exposes students to the area of population studies; population group dynamics in relation to resources, the concepts of over under-optimum population; demographic elements, population migration patterns at national, regional and global scales.

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22: Regional Geography of Sub Saharan Africa

In this module students study the geography of Sub-Saharan Africa with emphasis on both the physical and human domains.

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23: Food Security and The Environment

This module examines the agricultural sector and food production, agricultural theories; food production and marketing strategies in selected countries; food security; climatic factors and agricultural strategies and tactics in management; climatic diseases and pest control advanced technologies in food production.

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24: Natural Hazards and Human Response

This module aims to explain the concept underlying hazard theory and seeks to investigate and explain the hazardous qualities of different natural processes.

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25: Regional Development

This module examines the development concepts; development theories, regional dynamics of selected areas; spatial analysis concepts; the nature of spatial diffusion concepts; mitigation measures and problems of regional inequalities.

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26: Urban Climatology

The module focuses on effects of urban structures and industrial operations on local climates, special climate data requirements for urban and industrial activities, relationships between climate and the global distribution of plants animals, fieldwork and observation resulting n extended reports.

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27: Biogeography and Ecosystems

The module examiners the various issues in biogeography; methods of mapping biological distribution, geography of endemism, species richness of tropical rainforests; continental drift and biogeography, island biogeography; biological invasions; spread of crops and plants; temperate forest history; tropical communities and their history; geography elements in the Southern African Flora and Fauna.

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28: Hydrology and Water Resources Management

This course aims to provide the skills to undertake an analysis of the water resources of a region/catchment. It covers three broad areas; the concepts of rights, ownership types of usage and planning mechanisms with respect to the water resources; the assessment measurement, and qualification of ground and surface water resource together with the methods and requirements of data acquisition, the interaction among the various hydrologic processes; the effects, both physical and social, of manipulating the water resources of an area and the mechanisms available for the resolving conflicting usage requirements.

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29: Environmental Pollution and Control

The module aims to broaden the students understanding of environmental problems and the employment of the best practice methods in management, environmental pollution water, air, soils, contamination; pollution impacts; monitoring strategies legislation on pollution and enforcement, institution in selected countries, use pollution information systems and related technologies, Zimbabwe pollution control framework.

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30: Applied Geomorphology

This course aims to enhance analytical and applied skills to undertake analyses of geomorphic processes; the theoretical basis of the discipline, concepts and techniques for analysis of both form and process. Understanding of a range of geomorphic process such as slope stability floodplain development, water routing, and physical processes, Karstic landscape development, glacial and peri-glacial geomorphology.

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31: Political Geography and Development

This module examines elements of political geography: the spatial dimension of politically organized units from the local state and international scales; colonial policies and their impact on the development of emergent African political boundaries; policies for the administration, development and defence of state. Problems of national integration; regional and international organizations as instruments of political liberation and stability.

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