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Bachelor of Science
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Science |
Abbreviation: | BSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1874 |
CRICOS Code: | 085272F |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 757710 |
Additional Information: | Course Finder - Human Geography |
Overview
These Bachelor of Science programs allow students to combine an exciting Human Geography program with Physical Geography and other science subjects. The Human Geography major offers a great deal of flexibility and choice, while the specialist Land and Heritage Management major is more prescribed.
As a Science student, you will learn skills valuable to employers, including logical and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, practical research skills, organisational abilities, numeracy, statistical literacy, computer skills and strong communication. You will undertake practical and fieldwork, taking advantage of the superb local environment including urban and heritage landscapes, coastal landscapes, rainforested escarpment and freshwater ecosystems.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of scientific and social science concepts and theories to understand the world, its people and places.
- Demonstrate knowledge of key geographical approaches and conceptual frameworks, including the importance of space and place as dimensions of human activity across geographical scales from the body to the global.
- Apply insights from science and social science to identify, in collaboration with others, solve diverse, unpredictable and often complex social problems, with a depth of application of geographical thinking.
- Collect, review, manage and interpret qualitative and quantitative data relating to human activity, with a depth of knowledge regarding spatial data.
- Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge, ideas and research findings.
- Appreciate the importance of ethical behaviour in scholarship and professional practice when applying critical thinking and judgment.
- Recognise the importance of diversity in understanding and responding to social challenges when applying critical thinking and judgment.
Course Structure
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (1874) are required to complete at least 144 credit points including:
- All subjects listed in the progression table for the selected major; and
- No more than 60 credit points at 100 level.
Majors
There are two majors available for the Bachelor of Science (1874):
- Human Geography; and
- Land and Heritage Management
Major: Human Geography
Human Geography is the study of people and place. Human Geographers examine social and environmental problems in a holistic way, and apply spatial thinking to help resolve social conflicts and environmental crises. This makes Human Geography an immediately socially-relevant discipline. Human Geographers make an essential contribution to environmental management, urban planning, and the management of social and economic change.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||||
| Autumn Session | ||||
| EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Autumn | |
| GEOG121 | Human Geography I: Life in a Globalising World | 6 | Autumn | |
| Plus 12 credit points selected from the list of recommended electives at 100-level or the General Schedule* | ||||
| Spring Session | ||||
| GEOG122 | Human Geography II: Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring | |
| Plus 18 credit points selected from the list of recommended electives at 100-level or the General Schedule* | ||||
| Year 2 | ||||
| Autumn Session | ||||
| GEOG221 | Population Geography: A Global Perspective on People and Place | 6 | Autumn | |
| Plus 18 credit points selected from the list of recommended electives at 200-level or the General Schedule* | ||||
| Spring Session | ||||
| GEOG222 | Environmental Impact of Societies | 6 | Spring | |
| GEOG224 | Rural and Regional Geography: Social Change and Policy | 6 | Spring | |
| GEOG231 | Spatial Technologies for the Social Sciences | 6 | Spring | |
| PSYC123 | Research Methods and Statistics | 6 | Spring | |
| Year 3 | ||||
| Autumn Session | ||||
| GEOG331 | Spaces, Places and Identities: Qualitative Research Design | 8 | Autumn | |
| GEOG333 | Megacities from Skyscaper to Slum | 8 | Autumn | |
| Plus at least one 8 credit point EESC or GEOG subject at 300-level from the list of recommended electives or from the Science Schedule. | ||||
| Spring Session | ||||
| GEOG332 | Environmental and Heritage Management | 8 | Spring | |
| Plus 16 credit points selected from the list of recommended electives at 300-level or subjects selected from the General Schedule* | ||||
*General Schedule subjects recommended for this major include subjects with the prefix HIST, ECON and SOC.
Recommended Electives for the Human Geography Major
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG123 | Indigenous Geographies | 6 | Spring |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| SCIE103 | Climate Change | 6 | Spring |
| PHIL256 | Environmental Philosophy | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC305 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 8 | Autumn |
| GEOG300 | Directed Studies in Geography and Sustainable Communities A | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC309 | Dung, Death and Decay: Modern Scientific Methods in Archaeology | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC304 | Geographic Information Science | 8 | Spring |
| EESC310 | Water Resources and Management | 8 | Spring |
Major: Land and Heritage Management
This specialist program combines Physical and Human Geography with other relevant subjects to provide the skills and knowledge required for employment or research on both cultural and natural heritage issues.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| GEOG121 | Human Geography I: Life in a Globalising World | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Autumn |
| INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG122 | Human Geography II: Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG123 | Indigenous Geographies | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 12 credit points selected from the list of recommended electives at 100-level or the General Schedule* | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG222 | Environmental Impact of Societies | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG231 | Spatial Technologies for the Social Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| PSYC123 | Research Methods and Statistics | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| GEOG221 | Population Geography: A Global Perspective on People and Place | 6 | Autumn |
| GEOG224 | Rural and Regional Geography: Social Change and Policy | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| BIOL251 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 12 credit points selected from the General Schedule* | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| GEOG331 | Spaces, Places and Identities: Qualitative Research Design | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC304 | Geographic Information Science | 8 | Spring |
| GEOG332 | Environmental and Heritage Management | 8 | Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points selected from the list of recommended electives at 300-level or other subjects approved by the Course Director. | |||
* General Schedule subjects recommended for this major include subjects with the prefix HIST, INDS, STS and LAW.
Recommended Electives for the Land and Heritage Management Major
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL104 | Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| SCIE103 | Climate Change | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG300 | Directed Studies in Geography and Sustainable Communities A | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| GEOG333 | Megacities from Skyscaper to Slum | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC303 | Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 8 | Autumn |
| EESC305 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 8 | Autumn |
| STS 302 | Climate Change Policy, Possible Futures | 6 | Available from 2018 |
| EESC302 | Coastal Environments: Process and Management | 8 | Spring |
| EESC310 | Water Resources and Management | 8 | Spring |
| INDS302 | Indigenous Thinkers: Global Perspectives | 6 | Available from 2018 |
| LAW 381 | Law for Environmental Managers | 6 | Available from 2018 |
Dean’s Scholar
A Dean's Scholar program with a fourth year of honours is available for high achieving students. More information can be found here.
Honours
Students with a good academic record, particularly in third year, are encouraged to proceed to the Honours year in the discipline of their major. The Honours year is a fourth year of study that provides training in independent research. More information can be found here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au