EV1002 - Society and Environment

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

This subject examines the relationship between people, their settlements, economics and societies, and the environment, through the concepts, theories and methods of human geography. Society and environment relationships are examined at a variety of scales from the community to the global. Sustainable use of resrouces and issues of distribution and social justice are emphasised. Students will learn foundation geographical reserach skills that contribute to subsequent environmental science or geography subjects.

Learning Outcomes

• an understanding of the fundamental concepts in human geography;
• an understanding of the issues and complexities surrounding sustainability and distribution of resources.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

TG1000 and TG1090 and GE1300 and GE1350

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	gepdg.
Contact hours:	26 hours 36 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor David King
Lecturers:	Dr Doug Goudie, geafe, gecld, Assoc. Professor David King, Dr Sue Bandaranaike.
Contact hours:	26 hours 36 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).

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.