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Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 26 Feb 2018
- 27 Aug 2018
Curtin University, the largest university in Western Australia, is a world-class leader in education and research. With an international focus and 52,000 students across 16 locations, including Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore, Curtin ensures its graduates are skilled and prepared to make a positive contribution in the global environment. Open Universities Australia is proud to offer their degrees and subjects online.
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Subject details
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Topics
- 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
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Study resources
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Instructional Methods
- Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
- Online Quizzes/Tests
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Leacture capture
- Standard Media
- Streaming Multimedia
- Web links
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Online Materials
- Quizzes
- Online Assessment
- Printable format materials
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No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
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Access to Google Earth
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.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Assignment 1 - LabAssignment (50%)
- Assignment 2 - Quiz — Online quiz (20%)
- Assignment 3 - Essay (30%)
Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.
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