Human Geog S10 - Industrialisation

Industrialisation plays a key role in the shaping of modern life and serves as the engine of economic growth for countries. This session will describe the classifications of industries, the characteristics of industries in both the advanced and developing economies, the factors affecting the location of industries in urban settings, industrial location theories, benefits and challenges of industrialization in a global context and the role of small scale industries in the developing world. The BSU E-learning and Problem-based Learning Programme seeks to strengthen the capacity of South Universities including University of Ghana in the using of e-learning and problem-based learning approach for teaching and learning in UG. This video-lecture is developed under this initiative to enhance learning activities in the classroom and beyond.