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Unit of study_
GEOS3055: Field Studies in Geography
2024 unit information
This Unit of Study can be undertaken only with permission from the Head of the School of Geosciences. It is to be used in instances where students wish to gain academic credit for their participation in an approved field-based learning module undertaken overseas in the Asia-Pacific region. This will typically take the form of University of Sydney International Placement program that operates with oversight from a member of academic staff of the School of Geosciences and with curriculum content consistent with the discipline of Geography. This unit is an elective unit and does not contribute to the Geography major.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Geosciences Academic Operations
| Code | GEOS3055 |
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| Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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GEOS2X21 or AREC2005 or GOVT2228 or GEOS2X11 or GEOS2X23 or GEOS2X16 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the complexity involved in sustainably caring for Country using multiple sources of knowledge and world-views
- LO2. Recognise the extent of Indigenous land management in Australia by working directly with individuals and communities living and working on Country.
- LO3. Develop the cultural competence and capability to work effectively with Indigenous communities.
- LO4. Be familiar with the main challenges facing contemporary Indigenous communities in the context of land management and critically examine the potential future implications of these challenges.
- LO5. Practice applying skills and knowledge to work competently and confidently with individuals and communities for positive change.
- LO6. Explore and describe options for enterprise development in collaboration with communities and assess the potential for increasing cultural inclusivity.
- LO7. Develop a feasibility study for enterprise development and a grant application tailored to include local Indigenous knowledge and participation.
- LO8. Critically reflect on and analyse how different cultural values and beliefs affect professional communication and practice and the strategies that can be employed to enhance communication across cultures.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
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Semester 1 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive April 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive January 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive June 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive March 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive May 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1a 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1b 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive August 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive December 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive July 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive November 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive October 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive September 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2a 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2b 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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