Postgraduate CUR-GPH512-2021

Physical Geography

Map the physical geography of the planet as it relates to urban, rural and regional environments.Unearth tectonic plates and river systems. Look up to the sky and study weather patterns. Highlight the issues that affect sustainability planning.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 May 2021
29 Nov 2021

Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

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2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

examine the principles of physical geography, sustainable development and environmental planning
identify and evaluate key issues and threatening processes in environmental sustainability
evaluate the likely impacts of climate change and resultant environmental uncertainty on planning for social environmental and economic sustainability
apply critical skills in the interpretation and analysis of data
synthesise the analytical skills by evaluating and reporting on a specific physical geography challenge.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Physical Geography
- Essentials of Geography (Earth StructurejGeological Time}
- The Dynamic Planet
- Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanism
- River Systems and Landforms
- Weathering and Landscapes
- Soils, Ecosystems, and Biomes
- The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landscapes
- Water Resources/Global Climate Systems
- Weather Patterns
- Energy, Atmosphere, and Global Temperatures
- Conclusion

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Access to Google Earth

Description

Explore the fascinating world of physical geography. This subject provides an introduction and exploration of the main principles of physical geography applied to urban, rural and regional environments. A range of topics are examined in relation to environmental processes as well as, social, economic and public policy outcomes.

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