EV4400 - Honours in Physical Geography

Credit points:	18
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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The School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography has a broad academic base and provides honours in Spatial Analysis, Physical Geography, Environmental Studies and Human Geography. These are not mutually exclusive, as interdisciplinary studies are encouraged both within TESAG and with other schools in the University. Honours in Physical Geography provides opportunities for further studies, and for research into a topic that interests the student. The aim of the honours degree is to develop and assess the ability of a student to undertake independent research. The work is a combination of coursework, a seminar presentation, research proposal, literature review and a 15,000 word thesis.

Learning Outcomes

• training in research skills, coursework relevant to disciplinary goals and the support and advice of academic and administrative staff.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	Satisfactory fulfilment of requirements for entry into Environmental Science Honours program
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	TG4003 and TG4013 and GE4400

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Census Date 06-May-2005
Coord/Lect:	Dr Kevin Parnell.
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Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.