Geography and Environmental Science (Summer School) module (SS03007)

This is an introductory course which incorporates basic key concepts in Geography and Environmental Science.

We will take you on a journey of key concepts and theories within human geography, as well as an introduction to physical geography and environmental science.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• learn how geographers approach issues from a spatial perspective, and how geography is useful to you and others in the world we live in
• understand how to read, understand/interpret, and describe data to understand processes within the natural world (Data Analytical Skills)

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

• learn how geographers and environmental scientists classify, group, order and organise what they research in order to find patterns and explain relationships (Classification Skills)
• learn how geographers are critical, but considerate about events, activities, places, people and spaces in our world (Critical Thinking Skills)
• apply these key skills to real-world examples and demonstrate your ability to analyse both physical and human geographical issues (Applying Geography)

Assignments / assessment

Assignments will take the form of (but is not limited to)

• class tests/ quizzes
• posters
• essays
• reports
• group work

Teaching methods / timetable

• in-person lectures
• discussion boards

The module will be delivered by some of our excellent young researchers who you will get to know over these few weeks.

Previous topics include:

• waste challenges and sustainability
• urban regeneration
• climate change
• environmental and geological hazards