M.Phil. /Ph.D. Geography

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

M.Phil. /Ph.D. Geography

List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
B.A.Usman	Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.A.(ABU,Zaria);M.Sc.(Ilorin);Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria), PGDE (Sokoto)	Transport Geography, Regional Development
R.A.Olawepo	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Settlement Studies, Rural Development, Regional Development
L.T.Ajibade	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.(BUK,Kano);Ph.D.(OAU); Adv.Cert.GIS(FSS,Oyo)	Biogeography, Indigenous Knowledge System, Land Resource Management, GIS
E.O.Oriola	Professor B.Sc.(Ilorin);M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan); M.B.A.(OAU),Adv.Cert.GIS(FSS, Oyo)	Soil Geography, Land Resource Management, GIS
I.P.Ifabiyi	Professor B.A.(Hons.)(ABU,Zaria);M.Sc.(OAU), Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Hydrology, Climatology, Water Resources
Rhoda              M. Olanrewaju	Professor B.Sc.   (Ibadan);   M.Sc.    (Ilorin);            Ph.D.(FUT), PGDE (NTI)	Climatology, Agro-climatology
U.A.Raheem	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan);Adv.Cert. GIS (FSS, Oyo)	Medical Geography, Disaster Risk Studies
Y.A.Ahmed	Reader B.A.Ed.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Urban Planning, Social Geography
K.A.Iroye	Reader B.Sc.,    M.Sc.,    Ph.D.    (Ilorin);              PGDE(EKSU)	Hydrology, Water Resources, Fluvial Geomorphology
AfolabiM.Tunde	Reader B.Sc.,    M.Sc.,    Ph.D.    (Ilorin);     PGDE (Sokoto)	Regional Development, Gender Studies, Rural Development
I.O.Orire	Senior Lecturer B.Sc.    (Hons.),    M.Sc.    (Ilorin);            Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria), PGDE (Sokoto)	Population Geography, Aging, Environmental Studies, Social Geography
D.O.Ajewole	Senior Lecturer B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin);                PGDE (Sokoto)	Geomorphology
N.A.Malik	Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Maiduguri);M.Sc.(Lagos);Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Regional Development, Tourism Planning, Settlement Studies
ToluwalopeM. Agaja	Lecturer I B.Sc.,(Ilorin);M.Sc.(Ibadan);Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Biogeography, Resource Management
E.A.Adeleke	Lecturer I B.Sc.;M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Synoptic Climatology, Disaster Management

EnekoleE. Adeniyi

Lecturer I B.Sc., (Jos); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin); PGDE (NTI)

Tourism, Regional Development,Urban Geography

Introduction

The programme is the study of the earth as the home of man. And is adjusting its scope and content to address the adverse consequences of such man-environment relations. The environment, which the geographer studies, has been an issue of great concern over the three decades.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the development of excellent skills and competences in preservation, conservation and sustainable management of the local, regional and nation environment through a commitment to values and ethics, quality and relevance.

Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to train future Geographers and Environmentalists who possess competence in both theory and practice of environmental issues and are adequate in facing the challenges of the dynamic human and natural environment.

Objectives:

acquiring appropriate research skills and knowledge;

equipping with the skills and competences necessary to grapple with contemporary environmental challenges;

understanding the processes which transform the environment; and

conducting environmental impact assessment and understand the methods of addressing environmental issues.

Admission Requirements

The candidates are required to possess the following:

O‘ Level Credits or its equivalent in five subjects including English Language, Geography and any three from Arts/Social Science/Science and atleast a Pass in Mathematics.

Candidates must possess good Bachelor degree from a recognised university and must obtain a minimum of Second Class    Lower  Division in Geography, Environmental, Management, Urban and Regional Planning or other related disciplines.

Candidates who obtained a weighted score between 55% and 59% would be eligible for M.Phil./Ph.D. programme. However, candidates who obtained a weighted score between 50% and 54% shall be eligible to proceed to M.Phil. programme in Geography and Environmental            Management.

Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months after obtaining the Master degree.

Detailed Course Description

GPE881               Graduate Seminar                                                                                        2Credit

Critical presentation and discussion of each student’s research topic with emphasis on literature review, methodology and highlights of the proposed research work.90h(P);C

GPE899               Dissertation                                                                                                     5Credits

Original research study carried out by the student with approval of the department and supervised by a member of staff.225h(P);C

Graduation Requirements

The curriculum consists of research work, course work, and seminars. To be awarded the M.Phil. degree in Geography and Environmental Management, a candidate must pass 16 Credits as follows:

Summary

Core Courses:               GPE802(3) and 836(3)                                                   6Credits

ElectiveCourses:           GPE803(3) to 837(3)                                                       3Credits

Dissertation:                 GPE899(5)                                                                   5Credits

Seminar:                         GPE881(2)                                                                 2Credits

Total                                                                                                               16Credits

Conversion from M.Phil./Ph.D. to Ph.D. Degree Programme

Candidate who obtained a weighted score above 60% would be eligible for conversion from M.Phil./Ph.D. to Ph.D. programme, and conversion will be considered after completing required course work and graduate seminars including the Protocol defense.