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International Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences) | 2017
This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.
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's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
| EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| EESC203 | Biogeography and Environmental Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC202 | Shaping Earth's Surface | 6 | Spring |
| EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| EESC322 | Coastal Environments: Process and Management | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| EESC323 | Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| EESC331 | Changing Global Environments | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| Plus 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 November, 2016