Geography - GEOGG13970
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Contact: www.bees.unsw.edu.au
Program: 3970 - Science
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Major)
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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 and human 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 and human 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 78 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):
- ARTS1240 Environment and Society (6 UOC)
Stage 2
- BEES2041 Data Analysis: Life & Earth Sc (6 UOC)
- GEOS2821 GIS (6 UOC)
PLUS 18 UOC from:
Stage 3
- GEOS3761 Environmental Change (6 UOC)
- GEOS3911 E.I.A. (6 UOC)
- GEOS3921 Coastal Resource Management (6 UOC)
PLUS 12 UOC from:
Notes
- 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 information about Honours in Geography see the Geography Honours plan or contact the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES).
Education Students
Please be aware that this major no longer fits into an Education or Arts program. A new major, Geographical Studies has been created for students wishing to undertake a major in Geography for their Arts or Arts/Education program.
