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INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT

The course deals with nature and scope of geography as a discipline.  It traces the development of geography from the classical times to the present with emphasis on what constitutes the core of Geography and the changing emphasis on the core of the discipline. It also deals with the history, philosophy and methods of geography and the contribution of individuals and groups to the development of the discipline. Topics include geography in antiquity: the contributions of Homer, Herodotus, Eratosthenes, Strabo, etc.; Geography in the dark ages, middle Ages and the Renaissance and modern geographic thought.

Objective:To expose students to the evolution and development of geography and its thematic areas.

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, and group presentations.




 

Course Code: 
GEO 202
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE

The course introduces students to basic concepts in earth sciences. The main issues for discussion are the components of the physical environment (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere). The course will also review various physical, chemical, biological, climatic processes, landscape evolution, soil formation and distribution theories/laws and approaches to the study of earth sciences.

Objective :To equip students with the fundamentals of dynamical processes that occurs on the earth surface and the interactions between them.

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, field work, laboratory exercises and group presentations.

Course Code: 
GEO 201
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

Introduction to Urban Design

Urban design deals with growth of urban zones, theories of urban designs from traditional philosophers to the present and future. In additions urban structure and forms will be treated from the perspective of designed and unplanned urban zones. The course also looks urban design processes and procedures to achieve livable cities. Also, the theories and debates driving the concept of public realm is dealt with specifically focusing on 'publicness' of public spaces, inclusion and exclusion, identity, experience, movement, health, crime and security. Infrastructure needed to enhance life of urban city is treated with a studio to allow students to apply acquired knowledge in designing a neighbourhood. Lastly the concept of smart cities and sustainable cities is discussed.

Objective:To introduce students to the principles, techniques and processes of urban design as well as way that urban design can contribute to enhance the sustainability of urban areas.

Mode of delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, fieldwork, group exercise and presentations.


 

Course Code: 
GRP 205
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

Introduction to Environmental Economics

This course provides an overview of environmental economics by introducing analytical methods and tools to analyse environmental problems and identify policy solutions. The first part of the course provides a microeconomic foundation of environmental economics, with a focus on market efficiency and market failures. The second part introduces environmental policy decision tools such as benefit-cost analysis and cost-effectiveness criterion. In particular, this part focuses on benefits estimation including revealed preference approaches and stated preference approaches. The third part discusses environmental regulation, with topics covering command-and-control regulation, market-based approaches, and behavioural interventions. The challenges of applying economic instruments to real world environmental problems will be also discussed, such as time and space, risk and uncertainty, compliance and enforcement, etc. This course is expected to stimulate critical thinking about environmental challenges and policy solutions.

Objective:To enhance students understanding on the economic dimensions of environmental problems, environmental valuation techniques, environmental policy instruments and their implications on development planning.

Mode of delivery: The course will be delivered through lectures, group exercise and presentations.

Course Code: 
GRP 204
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

PLANNING STUDIO

This course is intended to engage students in solving real-life planning problems. The instructor will guide students to solve a given planning problem or prepare official plans for selected communities.

Objective: To equip students with the skills to apply planning principles they have learned and also to gain greater understanding into the planning practice. 

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, fieldwork, group exercise and presentations.

Course Code: 
GRP 203
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

PLANNING THEORY

This course introduces students to the Philosophy and history of planning. It will equip students with the historical development of urban and development planning and modern trends in solving planning problems. The course further touches on different theories that have shaped the practice of planning from the 20th Century to current dispensation.

Objective: The course equips students with the historical development of planning and the theories that have shaped the discipline.

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, field work, group exercise and presentations.

Course Code: 
GRP 202
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

PLANNING LAWS AND INSTITUTIONS

This course focuses on the legal and institutional framework for planning at both global and national levels with much emphasis given to the situation in Ghana. International planning norms and institutional framework will be discussed. Planning laws, standards, and zoning guidelines underlying planning activities in Ghana shall also be covered. Further attention will be given to the roles, activities and challenges of various planning institutions operating in Ghana. Specific emphasis shall be given to Land use and Spatial Planning Act of 2016 (Act 925), Local government Act of 2016 (Act 936), The National Development Planning (System) Act 1994 (Act 479), The National Development Planning Commission Act 1994 (Act 480), and zoning and planning standards of Ghana. 

Objective: To introduce students to various laws and standards guiding planning at the international level as well as national and local planning of Ghana.

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, field work, group exercise and presentations.

Course Code: 
GRP 201
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

The course focuses on the nature, characteristics and values of the planning process. The course further introduces students to the various forms of planning and basic operational and procedural tools and the structuring of the development planning process

Objective: This course aims at providing students with an introduction to the planning discipline and the nature and characteristics of the planning process.

Mode of Delivery: The course will be delivered through lectures, field work, group exercise and presentations.

Course Code: 
GRP 102
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY OF DEVELOPMENT

The course introduces students to concepts of development and under-development in Geography. Emphasis shall be given to the features of development in both the global south and north, as well as the social, economic and environmental dimensions of development to give students broader overview of the concept of development. Additional attention shall also be given to the change phases of development since the Second World War to present. Among the issues to be discussed are the spatial patterns of development, factors accounting for the patterns, Africa in international development, international trade and globalization and sustainable development.

Objective: To prepare students to understand time and space dimensions of development, as well as concepts and factors that influence development.

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, field observations, group discussions and presentations.

Course Code: 
GEO 104
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

THEMATIC GEOGRAPHY OF GHANA

The course is designed to introduce students to aspects of the physical, socio-political, and economic factors that have shaped the physical and cultural landscape of Ghana. Other issues to be covered are the evolution of Ghana’s landscapes; geographic regions of the country; distribution of population; settlement patterns; transport systems; identification, appraisal, use and conservation of the country’s resources; and the interplay of population, politics and other socio-economic variables with natural resources for socio-economic development.

Objective: To build the capacity of students to understand the landscape evolution of Ghana and the link between socio-economic and political factors and natural resource exploitation.

Mode of Delivery: The course will be delivered through lectures, field observations, group discussions and presentations.

Course Code: 
GEO 103B
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography And Regional Planing

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