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GEO3007 – Children’s Geographies
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Faith Tucker
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Children'S Geographies (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Children'S Geographies, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity to critically investigate difference and diversity in the geographical worlds of children and young people. Students will explore a range of case studies from the Global North and Global South, review key concepts, and carry out a mini research project.
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GEO3031 – Geographies of Sport
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Suzanne
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Geographies Of Sport (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Geographies Of Sport, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore geographical approaches to studying recreational and professional sport at a range of spatial scales. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary and historical sports case studies this module will explore issues including globalization, migration, the body and global mega-events.
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GEO3108 – Communicating Climate Change
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Greg Spellman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Communicating Climate Change, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Communicating Climate Change (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Environmental Science; BSc Environmental Science (4 Year Programme); BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);
Description: Climate change is regarded as the greatest environmental problem. It is a complex scientific topic that can affect all aspects of environmental and human systems. It is essential that debate and policy is driven by informed specialists and not by the media or political agenda. In this module we explore all aspects of the climate change issue.
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GEO3124 – Water Resource Management
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Chris Holt
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: 39NA - Water Resource Management (Nami) September, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Water Resource Management (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Water Resource Management, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Environmental Science; BSc Environmental Science (4 Year Programme); BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to enhance students? employability through the development of key employability skills. Students participate in career planning activities and reflect on their experiences.
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GEO3131 – Career Planning and Employability
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Faith Tucker
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Career Planning And Employability, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Career Planning And Employability (With Integrated Foundation Year), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography;
Description: The purpose of this module is to enhance students? employability. Students learn about the career opportunities available to Geography graduates, participate in application and interview role-play activities, undertake a short placement, and reflect on their experiences. The module also provides opportunities for students to network with alumni and employers.
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GEO3140 – Monitoring the Earth’s Surface
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Toby Tonkin
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: GEO2038 or GEO2131 or ENV2143
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Monitoring The Earth'S Surface, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Monitoring The Earth'S Surface (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Biological Sciences; BSc Biological Sciences (With Integrated Foundation Year); BSc Environmental Science; BSc Environmental Science (4 Year Programme); BSc Geography; BSc Geography (4 Year Programme);
Description: The module explores techniques used to document and understand changes occurring at the Earth?s surface with a focus on the role of geospatial technology. In this practical module students learn to use industry-standard survey instruments and software to generate and analyse geographical data.
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GEO4008 – Geography Dissertation
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Faith Tucker
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: GEO2028 or GEO2038 or GEO2131
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Geography Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Geography Dissertation, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Geography;
Description: The purpose of this module is for the student to plan, undertake, report and evaluate an original piece of geographical research. Students choose a geographical topic of personal interest to investigate in depth. Through this the student acquires and develops their subject-specific, analytical, project management and communication skills.
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GEO4106 – Physical Geography Dissertation
Field: GEOGRAPHY
Co-ordinator: Greg Spellman
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: GEO2123 or GEO2033
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Physical Geography Dissertation, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is for the student to select, plan, undertake, report and evaluate an original piece of research in physical geography. Through this the student will acquire and develop subject-specific and key skills.