GEO1201 Geography of Africa

Introduction to development concepts, sustainable development, the structure of the east Africa economics and levels of development; East Africa in physical and human environment. The physical environment (Geomorphology, soils, hydrology, vegetation, etc) as a resource base for development, resource utilization and development (social, cultural, political to reduce it. AID and development. Role of NGOs, CBOs, government, private sector, foreign governments, multinational companies in development. Environmental management.)

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the students should be able to;

• Describe the Physical and Human Geography of Africa
• Identify factors for economic development on Africa continent
• Appreciate Africa as a continent 
• Develop the desire to read widely of a critical attitude towards material need

Expected learning out comes

• To train learners who have the ability to observation, draw maps, to work as a team and carry out research.