Covenant University
College of Business & Social Sciences (CBSS)
Department Economics and Development Studies
Programme: Demography and Social Statistics
Course Compact on DSS 328-Population Geography II
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DSS 328
Population Geography II
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Mr. ADEKOLA, Paul Oluwatomipe & Dr. AZUH, Dominic
Omega – 2014/2015
2 Hours/Week
E401
A. Brief overview of the course: The course examines the world population, world population
growth and distribution. It also examines population concepts such as population momentum,
over population, under population and optimum population. It also considers trends in world
population growth, factors responsible for population growth, population structure and
population characteristics, environmental carrying capacity, challenges of world population
growth, human settlement and patterns, spatial distribution of world cities and urbanization
problems in relation to resource management and conservation.
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Course Objectives: At the end of this course students are expected to be able to:
know the basic concepts of Population Geography
understand the pattern of the world population growth, distribution, structure and
characteristics
clarify population concepts such as population momentum, under, optimum and over
population
understand the concept of population policies and why countries use them
Understand settlement functions and patterns, rapid urbanization in relation to
conservation of environmental resources
C Methods of Lecture Delivery: Power point lecture presentation and interaction classroom
D Course Outlines:
Module 1: The World Population and trends in growth and distribution. World Population
momentum. The concepts of over population, under population and optimum population. World
population distribution and density
Module 2: World population structure. Basic theories on world Population: Theory of
Population Growth by Robert Malthus & Demographic Transition Theory. Factors responsible
for population growth. World/environmental carrying capacity, challenges of world population
growth.
Module 3: National and international population policies. Human settlement and settlement
patterns, Spatial distribution of world cities, Cities and climate change
Module 4: Urbanization and its Challenges in developing nations. Growth of the world primate
cities and their challenges. World/environmental resource management and conservation
Revision
E. Tutorials: Tutorials will be organized to complement regular lectures.
F. Method of Grading
Continuous Assessment: (Test/Assignment/Term Paper): 30 Marks
Examination:
70 Marks
G. Ground Rules and Regulations (Class Behavior): Please, note the following:
 Mandatory 75% class attendance to be eligible for examination
 No eating in the classroom during lecture
 Active participation in all activities
 All class assignments to be submitted on time
 Punctuality to classes is important
H. Topics for Term Papers/Assignments/Students activities: Based on the course.
I. Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goals: New generation of leaders should lead
good/quality life and the course aims to improve the quality of life of Nigerians as well as the
entire black race through realistic data based population policies for effective management of
national resources.
J. Contemporary issues/Industry relevance: The problems engendered by rapid population
growth also extended to population statistics and thereby hindering population related policy
needed in developing countries including Nigeria. Thus, this course helps to formulate
population policies for sustainable management of national resources for the benefits of present
and future populations.
K. Recommended Textbooks
1. Waugh D. (1995). Geography: An Integrated Approach. Second edition. UK, Thomas
Nelson and Sons Ltd.
2. Amoo, E.O. (2012). Demography: Basic Concepts & Analyses. Lagos, Nigeria, Pumark
Nigeria Limited (Educational Publishers),
3. Afolayan, A.A. (1989). Population Geography: External Studies. Adult Education
Department, University of Ibadan
4. Kpedekpo, G.M.K. (1982). Essentials of Demographic Analysis for Africa. London,
Heinemann Educational Books Ltd.
5. Nagle, G. (2000). Advanced Geography. London, Oxford University Press.
6. Jerome, D. L. et al. (2005). Human Geography. Higher Education 8th Edition, New
York.
7. Oyeleye, D. A. (2001). Settlement Geography. Nigeria, University of Lagos Press
8. Jhingan, M.L., Bhatt, B.K. and Desai, J.N.(2006). Demography-2nd Revised Edition.
New Delhi, Vrinda Publications (P) Ltd