Dance instructor interview guide

PROGRAMME AND DEGREE AWARD 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. However, in doing so, 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

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.

1. Brief History The Bachelor of science (BSc. (Hons) in Environmental Science and Resource Management is one of the university’s pioneer programmes that started in 2003. Currently, the registered student population for this course in all the study centres is over 3,000. Facilitators for this course are over 50 in number with qualifications not less than a PhD. Degree. This four-year programme is being phased out and being replaced by B.Sc. Environmental Management and Toxicology, a five-year programme. Admission into B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management programme ceased since June, 2017.

2. About the course

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. Mission of the University

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“To provide functional, cost-effective, flexible learning which adds life-long value to quality education for all who seek knowledge.”

4. Description of the Programme---B.Sc. Environmental Science & Resource Management 5. 0 Admission Requirements

 The minimum entry requirements for BSc. Environmental Science and Resource Management are five (5) O’ Level (SSCE/NECO/G.C.E/NABTEB) Credits at not more than two sittings including: English and Mathematics and any of Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics.

Direct Entry:

 Two (2) A level credit 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 fields in addition to O level requirements.

5.1 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. However, in doing so, 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.

6. 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 skilful. It also seeks to produce graduates who can make objective contribution to national development by providing solution(s) to natural and man-made

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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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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,

 Students are provided with up-to-date information on environmental trends through the programme.

 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:

 Education: reference to primary, secondary and tertiary institutions

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 Civil Service: Public and private

 Research institute

 Self employment 10. Staffing.