Geography focuses on identifying and understanding the processes of natural and built environments and exploring their causes and consequences. Geographers collect, analyse and report this information to enable informed decision-making. In this major, you will learn skills across various fields, including drone mapping, coastal geomorphology, the changing planet and globalisation, development and indigenous peoples.
Major (8)
For a major in Geography, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Microbial Pathogenesis | |||
| GEO101 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | |||
| GEO201 Medical Genetics | |||
| ENP245 Advanced Genetics | |||
| GEO301 Population Ecology and Genetics | |||
| GEO302 Genetics | |||
| GEO310 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales | |||
| GEO350 Coastal and Marine Ecology |
Extended Minor (6) 72 units
For an extended minor in Geographical Sciences, students must successfully complete 6 courses:
Note: Only students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Science are eligible to undertake the Geographical Sciences extended minor.
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Coastal Conservation Planning | |||
| GEO101 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| ENP245 The Changing Planet | |||
| GEO201 Space, place and the Anthropocene | |||
| GEO301 Hydrology and Geomorphology |
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO302 Landscapes, Place and People | |||
| GEO310 Mapping with Drones | |||
| GEO350 Coastal Geomorphology |
Minor (4)
For a minor in Geography, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples | |||
| GEO101 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People | |||
| ENP245 The Changing Planet | |||
| GEO301 Space, place and the Anthropocene |