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Bachelor of Geography | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Geography |
Abbreviation: | BGeog |
UOW Course Code: | 1708 |
CRICOS Code: | 089781G |
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 / 755250 |
Additional Information: |
Overview
Geography covers a broad range of topics of contemporary relevance. Geographers help shape the future by understanding, explaining and predicting both human and physical environments. You will study the human and physical forces that shape the planet and the political, social and environmental issues that arise as a consequence of human interactions with the Earth. Geographers help understand and plan for a sustainable, socially just and resilient futures. Never before has the skill set of geographers been so important at time of recognised anthropogenic climate change and predicted increases in sea-levels, bushfires and flooding.
Geography students will engage in interdisciplinary study from a strong common foundation of compulsory core human and physical geography subjects in first and second year. Students will then choose and complete a specialised stream in third year. This geography course will provide students with the skills, abilities and competencies demanded by employers and will provide a stable foundation for continuing professional development.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the human activities and physical trends and processes that impact the Earth and its environment, including local, national, global, and temporal perspectives.
- Critically evaluate information and data to assess methods and frameworks applied to specific spaces, places or environments.
- Participate effectively and constructively as a team member in professional contexts.
- Identify and articulate real world problems that demonstrate an understanding of Geography and its academic sub-disciplines, whilst acknowledging contested understandings, including Indigenous perspectives.
- Apply scientific method, evidence based knowledge and appropriate research techniques, including those associated with fieldwork, to evaluate possible solutions to real world geographical problems.
- Locate, synthesise and evaluate data, information, results and literature relating to geographical problems.
- Communicate geographical knowledge and perspectives to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to self-direct and reflect on intellectual development and ethical practice.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Geography requires the successful completion of 144 credit points as specified in the table below, comprising:
- Core subjects;
- A defined stream in either Human or Physical Geography at 300 level;
- Elective subjects; and
- No more than 60 credit points at 100 level.
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
Autumn | |||
EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Autumn |
EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
GEOG121 | Human Geography: Life in a Globalising World | 6 | Autumn |
Plus 6 credit points from the recommended electives, the General Schedule or a minor | |||
Spring | |||
EESC102 | Earth's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
GEOG122 | Human Geography: Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
GEOG123 | Indigenous Geographies: Questioning Country | 6 | Spring |
Plus 6 credit points from the recommended electives, the General Schedule or a minor | |||
Year 2 | |||
Autumn | |||
EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
GEOG221 | Population Geography: People, Place, Inequality | 6 | Autumn |
Plus 12 credit points from the recommended electives, the General Schedule or a minor | |||
Spring | |||
EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
GEOG222 | Society and Environment: Resources, Challenges, Futures | 6 | Spring |
GEOG224 | The Future of Food: Resilience, Communities and Policy | 6 | Spring |
GEOG231 | Maps and Apps for Social Scientists | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
EESC331 | Changing Global Environments | 6 | Spring First Offered 2018 |
Plus 42 credit points from one of two streams (Physical Geography or Human Geography) |
Physical Geography stream
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Autumn | |||
EESC323 | Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 6 | Autumn First Offered 2018 |
EESC332 | Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Palaeoenvironments | 6 | Autumn First Offered 2018 |
Plus 12 credit points from the Human Geography stream, recommended electives, General Schedule or a minor | |||
Spring | |||
EESC209 | G-cubed: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics | 6 | Spring |
EESC320 | Capstone:Earth and Environmental Sciences | 6 | Spring First Offered 2018 |
EESC322 | Coastal Environments: Process and Management | 6 | Spring First Offered 2018 |
Human Geography stream
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Autumn | |||
GEOG336 | Qualitative Research Design for Social Scientists | 6 | Autumn |
GEOG338 | Planning Urban Futures | 6 | Autumn |
Plus 12 credit points from the Physical Geography stream, recommended electives, General Schedule or a minor | |||
Spring | |||
GEOG337 | Environmental and Heritage Management | 6 | Spring |
GEOG353 | Qualitative GIS | 6 | Spring |
Plus 6 credit points from the Physical Geography stream, recommended electives, General Schedule or a minor |
The following elective subjects are recommended. Students can also choose elective subjects from the General Schedule and Schedule of Minors.
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
EESC101 | Planet Earth | 6 | Autumn |
EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Spring |
GEOG251 | Disaster Geographies: Risk, Policy, Management | 6 | Autumn First Offered 2018 |
GEOG241 | Urban Geographies: Just and Sustainable Cities? | 6 | Spring |
CRLP200 | Career Ready Learning & Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
GEOG339 | Geographies of Change: International Fieldwork Intensive | 6 | Summer |
Minors and electives
Minors are not compulsory in this degree, however sufficient elective space exists to complete one. Students are referred to the Schedule of Minors for a listing of available options.
Students intending to become a primary or secondary school teacher, by enrolling in a Master of Teaching in the future, should consult the School of Education to determine an appropriate elective study pattern from Year 1.
Honours
Students with a good academic record, particularly in third year, are encouraged to proceed to the Honours year. The Honours year is a fourth year of study that provides training in independent research. It is the normal pathway for entry to a Doctor of Philosophy. The Bachelor of Geography (Honours) will be available from 2020.
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