Courses & Units
Space, Place and Nature XPD123
Introduction
This foundation unit in Geography and Environmental Studies develops your knowledge of the ways in which people turn space into place, how patterns of landforms, soils, plants and animals form on the surface of the earth, and how cultures, societies and economies manage, and are affected by, ecosystem processes. Workshops, many of which are in the field, will provide you with tools to spatially relate geographic phenomena, describe landforms, soils and vegetation, and undertake value analyses of environmental and cultural issues. Local examples that have wider application will be the focus of workshops. This unit is useful for a wide variety of occupations and professions, as well as enhancing everyday existence. Students wishing to do second and third year units in Geography and Environmental Studies should also take KGA171DIP The Global Geography of Change.
Summary
| Unit name | Space, Place and Nature |
|---|---|
| Unit code | XPD123 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division DVC - Academic |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Amanda Henry |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): UP Education |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Engage in critical thinking on geographic issues;
- Communicate effectively in written and graphical forms;
- Effectively utilise geographical terminology and concepts;
- Analyse and interpret spatial information and explain spatial patterns;
- Create maps, field sketches and graphs;
- conduct fieldwork for collecting data
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KGA172Teaching
| Assessment | Professional Tasks (15%)|Quiz (15%)|Poster (20%)|Examination (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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