Physical Geography - GEOGT13936
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au
Program: 3936 - Adv Science/Social Science
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (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.
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 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:
- GEOS2811 Remote Sensing Applications (6 UOC)
- GEOS2821 GIS (6 UOC)
Stage 3
30 UOC from:
- GEOS3621 Natural Hazards (6 UOC)
- GEOS3721 Australian Soil Use & Mgmnt (6 UOC)
- GEOS3731 Geomorphology (6 UOC)
- GEOS3761 Environmental Change (6 UOC)
- GEOS3811 Adv. Techniques in Remote Sens (6 UOC)
- GEOS3821 Geographic Data Analysis (6 UOC)
- GEOS3911 E.I.A. (6 UOC)
- GEOS3921 Coastal Resource Management (6 UOC)
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
- BIOS3161 Life in Arid Lands (6 UOC)
Honours
For further information on Honours in Geography, please see the Geography Honours entry in this Handbook.
