Key facts
UNE unit code: GEPL112
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
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Australia is being influenced by far-reaching economic, demographic and social processes, many of which originate elsewhere in the globe.
In this unit you will explore the ways in which Australian urban and rural regions are being impacted by these global dynamics but also how rural and urban communities are interpreting and influencing these changes.
This unit investigates some of the most important issues currently confronting Australian society: the population/ecological (im)balance; the ongoing restructuring of key Australian industries such as mining, manufacturing and agriculture; the declining fortunes of country towns; and the social, economic and ecological issues facing Australian cities.
You will develop an understanding of the core concepts, techniques and practices of human geography through the unit's exploration of how 'real' urban and rural places are made.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Unit coordinator(s)
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate how economic, demographic, social and ecological forces interact to influence the nature and location of human activity in Australia;
- demonstrate an understanding of the patterns of development that are occurring in Australia;
- recognise the impact of change at a variety of geographic scales; and
- demonstrate a proficiency in foundation level geographic, research and communication skills.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Essay | Yes | 30% | Trimester 2, Online | From 30-50% default 30% No. Words: 1500 |
Essay | Yes | 30% | Trimester 2, On Campus | From 20-40% default 30% No. Words: 1500 |
Exercise | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Library Exercise - Online No. Words: 250 |
Take Home Exam | Yes | 60% | Trimester 2, Online | From 40-60% default 60% |
Take Home Exam | Yes | 50% | Trimester 2, On Campus | From 40-60% default 50% |
Tutorial Exercise | Yes | 10% | Trimester 2, On Campus | Tutorial exercises and participation No. Words: 250 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Communicating in Geography and the Environmental Sciences
ISBN: 9780195576757
Hay, I., Oxford 4th ed. 2012
Text refers to: All offerings
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