Undergraduate Course: Geography Matters (GEGR09013)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Geography |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course will address global themes in geography at the interface between human and natural systems and will compliment the methodological overview and framework offered in the related third year core course ?The Nature of Geographical Knowledge?. This third year core course will illustrate the complex inter linkages between the ?human? and ?physical? world. The course will therefore be of interest to both physical and human geographers. This global themes course is designed to explicitly link to the fourth year core course ?Visions of Geography? so enhancing progression in the curriculum. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 11,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
173 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will develop a broad and integrated knowledge of some of the key environmental, political and social challenges facing the global community
Students will critically appreciate the contribution of geographical knowledge to understanding pertinent global processes
Students will assess the ways in which geographers may contribute to policy initiatives that are aimed at addressing global issues
Students will develop an appreciation for some of the various scientific, social and political impediments to successful policy developments
Students will practise making formal presentations relating to the key themes that span human and physical geography |
Assessment Information
Degree essay (40%) and exam (60%)
Overall mark for the course (ie coursework and examinations) of at least 40
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | GEGR09013 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Peter Nienow
Tel: (0131 6)50 9139
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Beth Muir
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
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