An Introduction to Geography & Environmental Science -1 module (GE11001)

You will learn about key dimensions of the concept of an unequal world in human and environmental systems. This will cover a number of topics. These will include:

• development
• vulnerability
• underlying causes
• global inequalities
• pressures on environmental resources
• links to environmental hazard

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn about the major areas of Geography
• be introduced to vocabulary, methodologies and theory underpinning major areas of geographical enquiry
• develop skills in geographic comprehension and spatial awareness
• develop analytical techniques in obtaining, handling and interpreting geographical information

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• understand the vocabulary, methodology and theories underpinning geographical explanation
• apply them to the analysis of real world case studies
• develop a deeper appreciation of systematic processes of global change
• understand how dimensions of human and environmental systems intersect. This will be in relation to topics such as:
  • vulnerability and resilience
  • aspects of climate change
  • habitat change
  • natural hazards
• gain skills in reading and evaluating academic publications.
• develop skills in logical analysis and presentation of arguments on real-world case studies

Assignments / assessment

• tutorial report (30%)
• workshop report (20%)
• class test (50%)

This module does not have a final exam

Teaching methods / timetable

• lectures
• workshops
• tutorials