Stream

Geography - GEOGG14761

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au

Program: 4761 - Social Science / Law

Award(s):

Bachelor of Social Science (Major)

Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions

Stream Outline

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.

Stream Structure

A major in Geography is comprised of 60 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):

Stage 2
PLUS 12 UOC from:

Stage 3
PLUS 18 UOC from:
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
  • BEES3041 Statistics in Life and Environmental Sciences (new course under development).

Notes

  1. The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences maintain enrolment guides for many sub-disciplines of Geography: these are available from the BSB Office (G27 BioScience Building).

Honours

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