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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.

From

$2,910 $3,160

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

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
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. examine the principles of physical geography, sustainable development and environmental planning
  2. identify and evaluate key issues and threatening processes in environmental sustainability
  3. evaluate the likely impacts of climate change and resultant environmental uncertainty on planning for social environmental and economic sustainability
  4. apply critical skills in the interpretation and analysis of data
  5. 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.

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.

Assessments

  • LabAssignment (50%)
  • Online Quiz (20%)
  • Essay (30%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-GEO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Geography

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate CUR-GYT-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Geography Teaching

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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