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Geography

(Taught by the Faculty of Science)

Note: As Human Geography is the most common major amongst Arts students, the requirements of this major are outlined below.

Students wishing to major in Geology, Geosciences or Physical Geography within the BA degree should consult the Course Structures of the Faculty of Science. Students anticipating a career in teaching would be well advised to choose options from both physical and human geography, and may also choose Geology subjects depending on the prerequisites.

Major Study in Human Geography

100-Level
GEOS112 Physical Environments
6
GEOS142 The Human Environment: Problems and Changes 6
200-Level
GEOS242 Living in Cities 6
GEOS243 The Bush and Beyond: Rural Society in Australia 6
GEOS246 A Hungry World: Food Resources and the World Economy 6
Plus one subject chosen from the following:
GEOS231 Environmental Impact of Societies 6
GEOS233 Discovering Downunder: A Geography of Australia 6
GEOS239 Remote Sensing of the Environment 6
300-Level
At least three subjects selected from
GEOS331 Environmental Management and Decision-making 8
GEOS333 Cultural Heritage Management 8
GEOS339 Geographic Information Systems 8
GEOS347 Northern Neighbours: Economic and Social Change in the Asia-Pacific Rim 8
GEOS349 Population, Health and Environment 8

Plus additional elective subjects at any level (subject to prerequisite requirements) chosen from the Science Schedule to total 90 credit points.

 

 
 
 

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