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Identifying potential research areas. Literature review: elements, structure, and importance Formulating aims and objectives. Types and sources of data for research in Environmental management: Past projects records; Surveys; Laboratory investigations. Understanding of the role of research in Environmental Management and ways to undertake research. Current methodology of Environmental management research, including: recent paradigm shifts within scientific approach to Environmental research, quantification and classification in Environmental management; theories and models in Environmental management.

Area delineation of source of data, creation of research instruments, formal acquisition of data, appropriate statistical analyses, writing up of research finding and conclusion.; application of research findings in the real world.

Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Methods of data collection. Interview; types, objectives, recording. Questionnaires: types, development. Design of experiments (laboratory procedures). Factors guiding the selection of quantitative or qualitative method for data collection and analysis. Description of materials and methods in experimental research. Hypothesis; formulation of hypothesis; testing of hypothesis; concept of significance. Formulation of models. Methods of data analysis; types, choice and description. Interpretation of results. Computer based analysis. Theoretical, Methodological and Analytical frameworks in research. Referencing styles: MLA, Classic style and APA. Referencing software, Communication skills and oral presentation (defence) of research projects, preparation, skills and use of power points for presentation. Longitudinal framework for presentations.

The course is grounded on the tenets of qualitative research design, although quantitative approaches may be accommodated. Theory and methodologies required for the interpretation and presentation of reports are incorporated. The course provides guidelines to field research techniques, documentation, and reporting of studio engagements through systematic research and experiential or field data appropriation. It focuses on the nature and values of primary and secondary research materials, their place in the analytical processes in-studio and studio supplementary disciplines, the relationship between a theme for research and thesis to be explored, methods of approach to bibliographic research presentation of research reports. The location of sources (searching the index and databases in electronic and non-electronic sources), compiling end/footnotes, references, works cited, and general bibliography is considered pertinent.

Identifying potential research areas. Literature review: elements, structure, and importance. Formulating aims and objectives. Types and sources of data for research in construction: past project records, surveys, laboratory investigations. Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Methods of data collection. Interviews: types, objectives, recording. Questionnaire: types, development. Design of experiments (laboratory procedures). Description of materials and methods in experimental research. Hypothesis: formulation of hypothesis; testing of hypothesis; concept of significance. Methods of data analysis; types, choice and description. Interpretation of data analysis results. Computer based analysis. Referencing. Bibliography. Communication skills and oral presentation/defence of research projects. Minimum Academic Standards Equipment Drawing Boards, T-squares, financial and other calculators, Audio Visual Projector and Accessories. Computer and Accessories (1 PC per 5 students). Plan Printing machine, Guillotine Cutter, Spiral Binding Machine, 100 metre chains, Video and Digital Cameras, Photocopying Machines, Duplicating Machines, Electric Typewriters and Steel Cabinet. A Peugeot 504 Station Wagon A bus capable of carrying not less than 40 students for field work. Staffing Personnel The personnel requirements for the programme should reflect students’ population and the variety of activities to be performed in the classrooms, studios, laboratories and workshops. The ratios should conform to the NUC minimum guidelines on staff/student ratio of 1:15. Academic Staff The point of entry for each of the recognized academic positions should reflect appropriate academic qualifications, and experience in both teaching and professional practice. Details of the requirements for the various positions are indicated below: Academic Support Personnel Teaching Assistant/Demonstrators are recommended to assist lecturers in the conduct of tutorials, practicals and fieldwork. Administrative Support Personnel The services of the administrative support staff are indispensable in the proper administration of the departments. These will normally include confidential secretaries, clerical officers, typists, messengers and cleaners. It is important to recruit very competent senior personnel who are technology savvy. Technical Support Personnel The technical support personnel shall consist of technical officers and technologists. It is important to recruit very competent senior technical staff to maintain teaching and research equipment. Library In addition to the library resources at the University central library, the programme should be provided with fully equipped library and information technology centre with minimum of 5 computers, Internet connectivity, 5 reference books, 5 periodicals, 5 Journals for each of the areas of specialisation in the programme and audio-visual materials. The computers should be fully connected to the e-library section of the University central library having e-books and e- journals in all areas of specialisation of the programme. Classrooms, Laboratories, Clinics, Workshops and Offices Space Use Minimum (m²) 1. Professors Office Academic 24 2. Head of Department Administration 24 3. Senior Lecturer Academic 20 4. Lecturer Academic 16 5. Assistant Lecturer Academic 12 6. Senior Technical Staff Technical 12 7. Senior Administrative Staff Administration 12 8. Junior Technical Staff Technical 10 9. Junior Administrative Staff Administration 10 10. Studio Space Students 30 11. Lecture Space Students 75 12. Seminar Space Students 30 13. Laboratory Space Students 30 14. Library Students 35 15. Social Space Students 40 16. Storage Space Students 30

General theoretical concepts of conducting scientific research as well as formal and logical methods of writing. Use of library and reviewing literature. Methods of conducting pilot study and preparing a thesis proposal and thesis.

Qualitative and quantitative research methods of data collection. Interview; types, objectives, recording. Questionnaire types, development. Design of experiments (laboratory procedures). Description of materials and methods in experimental research. Hypothesis; formulation of hypothesis; testing of hypothesis; concept of significance. Methods of data analysis; types, choice and description. Interpretation of data analysis results. Computer based analysis. Referencing and bibliography. Communication skills and oral presentation (defence) of research projects

Research meaning, purpose and research types. Key elements of research methods and procedures, definition of research problems, stating objectives research hypothesis, literature review and reference citation, materials to be consulted for literature review, acknowledging sources of information, research methodology – Research design, area of study, population of study, sample size and various sampling techniques, method of data collection, post study validity and reliability of instrument, types of validity and reliability of instrument, types of validity and reliability method of data analysis, presentation of results, dissension of findings, summary, recommendation and conclusion. Reference and appendix. Introduction. Definition of research, steps in research process, differentiation between social, and natural science variables and concepts in theory building.

The student is expected to undertake research work on any chosen topic as a special area of study as it pertains to the environment and environmental management. Students are required to demonstrate ability for independent research, which makes contribution to knowledge with some guidance of an academic staff throughout the project. The examination will be conducted with a viva, which will be attended by the external examiner.