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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Geography (Science)

Faculty of Science

Geography (Science)

The subjects in Geography introduce students to modern concepts and methods in a major area of environmental science. The subjects emphasise the principles of physical geography, provide examples of their operation in Australia and give field experience in the use of those principles in practice. They emphasise human effects on environmental processes.


Suggested Subjects

Students wishing to concentrate their studies in Geography should take 25 points or more of first year Geography subjects. Below is a list of recommended subjects for a Geography specialisation within the Bachelor of Science.


100-Level Subjects

Two or more of the following four 100-level Geography and Environmental Science subjects, listed in Science subjects offered by Geography and Environmental Studies at the 100-level.

One or more of:

Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101 Biology), 600-111; Earth Sciences 625-101, 625-102, 625-113.

Additional 100-level subjects from Mathematical Sciences. Students taking 121-172 are strongly recommended to take Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101 Biology) also.

Science subjects offered by Geography and Environmental Studies at the 100-level1

Subject Code and Title

121-101 Famine in the Modern World

121-103 Australia in Asia

121-171 Environmental Change: an Introduction to Environmental Studies

121-172 Global Ecology and Biogeography


200-Level Subjects

Two or more of the subjects, in Science subjects offered by Geography and Environmental Studies at the 200-level.

One or more of: Botany 606-201; Earth Sciences 625-211, 625-212, 625-213, 625-214, 625-225, Zoology 654-204, 654-205; Environmental Science 600-201.

Science subjects offered by Geography and Environmental Studies at the 200-level2

Subject Code and Title

121-212 Geomorphology

121-213 Plants, People and Changing Environments

121-219 Environmental Politics and Management

121-220 Water Resources

121-221 Urban Environments


300-Level Subjects

50 points or more of Geography and Environmental Studies subjects listed in Science subjects offered by Geography and Environmental Studies at the 300-level

One or more of:

300-level subjects in Botany, Zoology

Earth Sciences 625-307 (Surficial and Quaternary Geology) is strongly recommended.

Science subjects offered by Geography and Environmental Studies at the 300-level3

Subject Code and Title

Sci Pts

121-303 Sustainable Development

16.7

121-305 Environmental Hydrology B

16.0

121-306 Ecological Biogeography A

27.0

121-339 Ecological Biogeography B

21.0

121-342 Research Design in Geography and Environmental Studies

16.7

121-360 Environmental Hydrology A

23.0

121-364 Field Class in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development

16.7

121-378 Research Project in Geography and Environmental Studies (Advanced)

12.5


Non-Science Subjects offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

In addition to the subjects listed here, the Department offers the following subjects which may, under certain conditions, and with the permission of the Faculty of Science, be taken as non-science subjects within the Bachelor of Science course:

Details are set out in the Faculty of Arts section of the Handbook 1997.


Further Information

For further information please contact:

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

The University of Melbourne

Telephone: (03) 9344-6339 Fax: (03) 9344-4972

WWW: http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/Dept/Geography/GeogHome.html


Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Please refer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography


1. Note:Bachelor of Science students will receive 12.5 Science credit points at the 100-level for the successful completion of these subjects. These subjects count toward the Arts component of the BA/BSc combined course. (See Arts section for points details)

2. Note: BSc students will receive 12.5 credit points at the 200-level for the successful completion of these subjects. Geography and Environmental Studies subjects count towards the Arts component of the BA/BSc combined course. (See the Arts section for points details)

3. Note: Geography and Environmental Studies subjects count towards the Arts component of the BA/BSc combined course. (See the Arts section for points details)


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