Overview
Geography is the study of social and environmental relationships. The cultural significance of geography lies in its contribution to an understanding of the total environment. Geographers are employed as professionals in urban management, regional planning, and environmental assessment.
First year courses involve systematic studies of the physical, human, and technological … For more content click the Read More button below.
Many courses in geography include laboratory and field work, involving the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques. Assessment in Geography is normally by a combination of coursework and examinations, although the procedure varies between courses.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe and analyse Earth's physical and social environment in a spatial and temporal context using field and quantitative data
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2.
Identify and measure changes in Earth's landscape related to biological, geological, climatological and human factors.
- Global citizens
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3.
Explain the causes and implications of patterns of spatio-temporal interaction and movement, in both the biophysical and human domains
- Scholars
- Global citizens
4.
Describe the basic physical processes in the atmosphere, oceans and on Earth's terrestrial surface and the interdependencies between human societies and environments
- Global citizens
- Scholars
- Leaders
5.
Identify and apply the geographic information techniques of remote sensing, GIS, and spatial- and geo-statistics
- Leaders
- Scholars
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 36 UOC.
Level 1 Core Course6 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
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