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GEOS1902: Introductory Geography (Advanced)
Advanced students will complete the same core lecture material as for GEOS1002, but will be required to carry out more challenging practical assignments.
| Code | GEOS1902 |
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| Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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GEOS1002 or GEOG1001 or GEOG1002 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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(ATAR 90 or above) or equivalent |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a clear understanding of geography as an academic discipline, including an awareness of its history and development
- LO2. demonstrate a familiarity with the core concepts that define the study and practice of Geography while acknowledging the dynamic and situated nature of geographical thought
- LO3. apply geographical thinking to a range of complex environmental, economic, political and cultural issues
- LO4. locate, critique and synthesise diverse views, information and sources issues relevant to environmental and social issues
- LO5. resolve geographical questions by ethical means, applying evidence-based knowledge and appropriate research techniques
- LO6. communicate geographical perspectives and knowledge effectively to specialist and non- specialist audiences using appropriately selected written, oral and visual means
- LO7. contribute effectively as a member or leader of diverse teams working in geographical or multidisciplinary contexts.
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- Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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