OIL POLLUTION AND CONTROL (PET 411) 2023/2024 SESSION (UNICAL)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The “Oil Pollution and Control” is aimed at imparting the students with the knowledge of the causes, prevention and effects of oil pollution and its methods of control. A brief introduction of oil pollution will be taught. Following this, causes of oil pollution, need for oil spill prevention and control, impact on the environment, methods of control and global pollution problems will be taught. The course outline is as follows:

• Introduction
• Causes of oil pollution
• Need of oil spill prevention and control
• Impact on the environment ecology
• Methods of control
• Global pollution problems
• Government regulations.

This course was designed by  Dr. Anyadiegwu of FUTO. All staff associated with this course, including the TAs will act as facilitators for the discussion boards.

PREREQUISITES

None.

TIME COMMITMENT

1 – 2 hours per week.

COURSE DATES

From MARCH 3rd, 2024 01:00 GMT  to May, 6th 2024, 23:30 GMT. This course uses Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT)

GRADING SCHEME

All activities are due to be completed by May, 6th 2024, 22:30 GMT. You’ll be graded on weekly activities (100% weight in final score) You need to score 80% or higher to pass the course and receive a certificate. You can check your progress by selecting the “Progress” tab

Important: Check that your FULL NAME is correct as that’s the name that will appear in the certificate you may earn.

FAQ

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