- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
Major Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and appraise comprehensive and coherent knowledge in the principles and concepts associated with physical geography.
- Demonstrate skills in acquiring and synthesising physical geography information.
- Exercises critical thinking and independent problem solving.
- Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others through a range of media.
- Synthesise knowledge and skills pertaining to physical geography and appreciate its application and relevance in the Earth’s processes and landforms.
- Analyse recent international developments in broad fields of the sciences and an appreciation of global concepts and perspectives.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| Year 2 | |||
| EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
| EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2017 |
| Year 3 | |||
| EESC322 | Coastal Environments: Process and Management | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| EESC323 | Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| EESC331 | Changing Global Environments | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| One-elective subject towards the Major | 6 | ||
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au
Last reviewed: 7 April, 2016