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Physical Geography - GEOGT13972
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Plan Outline
Plan Structure
Honours

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
 
 
School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
 
 
Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Program: 3972 - Advanced Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Major)
 
 

Plan Outline

Note: This major is subject to the approval of the universty's Academic Board in October 2011. For further information please contact the Science Student Centre.

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 basis of geography. There is a progressive specialisation in the following years, with an emphasis on field observation, data handling, policy and management.

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.

Plan Structure

A major in Physical Geography is comprised of 78 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1
Recommended electives (these courses are not required but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major):

Stage 2
PLUS 6 UOC from:

Stage 3
30 UOC from:
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):

Honours

For further information on Honours in Geography, please see the Geography Honours entry in this Handbook.

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