Introductory Geography GEOS1002 School of Geosciences University of Sydney (Geography Word Cloud, from definitions of geography by Royal Geographical Society, Institute of Australian Geographers, and International Geographical Union, created with Wordle (wordle.com)) identify the geographical dimensions of a range of environmental. apply their understanding of geography to their own everyday lives and the issues that interest them. Geographers explore and theorise how these everyday and extraordinary processes shape. in this Unit of Study we will consider a range of human and physical geographies that shape contemporary global society. in order to consider the ways in which the various processes (both physical and human) interact in our world. Staff and Contact Details Lecturers: Dr Kurt Iveson (Coordinator) Dr Dan Penny Ass Prof Dale Dominey-‐Howes geos1002@sydney. abstract and synthesise information from a variety of sources. the formation of communities. by developing an understanding of what it means to think geographically. everything has a spatial dimension – a ‘where’ – that matters. As we hope to show through the lectures. practicals and assessments in this Unit. The Unit of Study is designed to attract and interest students who wish to pursue geography as a major within their undergraduate degree. and sea-‐level rise in the Asia-‐Pacific). but also has relevance to students who wish to consider the way geographers understand the contemporary world.Unit of Study Description In this Unit of Study. in order to critically evaluate the merits of contrasting theories and perspectives on those issues. political and cultural issues. and are shaped by. These geographies will be discussed with reference to key examples (such as Hurricane Katrina. and all manner of other processes ‘take place’. the conflict in Darfur. economic. our aim is to introduce you to academic geography. the Earthquake in Haiti/Dominican Republic. So. To ‘do geography’ is to develop an understanding of this spatiality. by looking at how the creation of landforms. By the end of this Unit of Study. readings.edu. students should be able to: • • • • define the core concepts and concerns of contemporary academic geography. the places and spaces where they occur.au 2 Student Enquiries: . the exercise of authority. 3. Darfur Part 1: Desertification Dan Penny 12.Lectures Lectures take place from 2pm-‐4pm on Wednesdays. Dale Dominey-‐Howes Hurricane Katrina Part 1: The Storm Kurt Iveson Hurricane Katrina Part 2: Hurricane Formation and Mitigation Dan Penny Hurricane Katrina Part 3: Geographies of Vulnerability in New Orleans Kurt Iveson and Dale Dominey-‐Howes 5. 6. 2. Introduction Kurt Iveson. 4. The Haiti Earthquake Part 2: On Development and Disaster Kurt Iveson 11. Tsunami waves of destruction – the new Australian catastrophe Dale Dominey-‐Howes Climate change and the Pacific Islands: Impacts and Adaptations Dale Dominey-‐Howes Mega-‐Deltas in the Developing World Part 1: Environmental Context Dan Penny 8. The Haiti Earthquake Part 1: Earthquakes Dan Penny 10. Conclusion Kurt Iveson and Dan Penny October 30 October 23 October 16 October 9 September 25 September 18 September 11 September 4 August 28 August 21 August 14 August 7 July 31 3 . Dan Penny. Displacement and the Conflict in Darfur – a ‘Climate Change War’? Kurt Iveson 13. 1. Mega-‐Deltas in the Developing World Part 2: Adaptations and Mass Migrations Dan Penny 9. 7. in Chemistry Lecture Theatre 1. Darfur Part 2: Desertification. Correlation and Causation: Interrogating the Conflict in Darfur September 19-‐ 20 October 10-‐11 October 24-‐25 September 5-‐6 August 22-‐23 August 8-‐9 eLearning A Unit of Study Website will be used to support this course. Further details about readings and discussion questions will be made available throughout semester. Go to the University of Sydney home page (http://sydney. starting in week 2 (you will have been allocated a practical time and room in your timetable).Practicals Practicals will be taking place every second week throughout the semester. Handouts and powerpoint lectures provided in class will be accessible on the website. it is your responsibility to check it regularly. 1. 3. 3. 4 . through structured reading exercises on the topics covered in lectures. Follow the “Current Students” link. Practical material will be assessable in multiple choices quizzes held across the semester. 4. They are designed to support your learning throughout semester.edu. 6. therefore. To access the eLearning site follow the instructions below: 1. 2. 5. What is Geography? ‘There’s No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster’: What went wrong in New Orleans? Tsunami waves of destruction – the new Australian catastrophe Asian Mega-‐Deltas The Physical Geography of Earthquakes Conflict. Students are advised to monitor the website to keep abreast of Announcements and to participate in Class Discussions. Any announcements made in class will be posted to the website and.au). Open a browser window. 2. Select the link of the Subject you wish to look at from your “My eLearning sites” homepage (in this case. Follow the “Learning Management System” link the right of the page. together with efficient organisation and selectivity. or work of superior quality on a majority of the learning outcomes of the unit. Select the “Unikey” access to your eLearning sites. which may be demonstrated in areas such as criticism. Distinction produced work of superior quality on the learning outcomes of the unit. 30% 20% 50% 5 . produced work of good quality showing more than satisfactory achievement on the learning outcomes of the unit. either contact the ICT helpdesk on 9351 6000 or take some photo ID to one of the ICT Computer Access Labs on campus. If you have lost your password. 6. Essay (Due Monday 23 September) Online Quizzes (Throughout Semester) Final Exam (Exam Period) General Assessment Criteria: Students receiving a: Pass Credit produced work that showed a satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes of the unit. interpretation of materials or use of methodology. Further details for each will be provided in lectures and on the Unit of Study website during semester. demonstrating a sound grasp of content. This grade may also be given to recognise particular originality or creativity. Enter your UniKey login name and password. High Distinction produced work of outstanding quality on the learning outcomes of the unit. GEOS1002: Introductory Geography).4. Please note that your UniKey login name and password will be printed on your initial confirmation of enrolment. 5. 7. Assessment There are fives pieces of assessable work for this Unit of Study. logical argument. usyd.e.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk. which includes automatic failure for the unit of study. the School of Geosciences reserves the right to impose the full degree of sanctions on students. which can be accessed through the School of Geosciences website (http://www. all students are required to complete a Plagiarism Compliance Statement. Dishonest plagiarism (defined as: knowingly presenting another person’s Work as one’s own Work without Acknowledgement of the Source. In cases of dishonest plagiarism.shtml). When submitting work. The rules make a distinction between: 6 .edu. it is usually the case that students will be required to resubmit their work.au/undergrad/ug_acahon.pdf. Negligent plagiarism (defined as: innocently.. talk to Dan. For information on University plagiarism policies please read the following document: http://www. recklessly or carelessly presenting another person’s Work as one’s own Work without Acknowledgement of the Source). make sure you seek assistance (i.geosci. Kurt or your Prac Leader).Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty The Academic Board at the University of Sydney has defined a set of policies relating to plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty.edu. • • In cases of negligent plagiarism. If you are at all uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism.usyd. Within five working days from the end of the absence or misadventure.au/cstudent/ug/forms/special_cons. Copies of all completed forms will be kept in-‐confidence by the School of Geosciences for future reference.Guidelines for Application for Special Consideration All applications for Special Consideration in the School of Geosciences must be processed officially through both the Faculty of Science (regardless of the student’s particular faculty) and the School of Geosciences.montenegro@sydney. If you have any questions about the process.edu. the completed application must be stamped by the Faculty of Science (this must occur prior to the forms being given to the School of Geosciences). 7 .shtml Process to follow to submit an application for Special Consideration: 1. Students obtain a Special Consideration Pack from the Faculty of Science website (above). Nikki Montenegro.science. The decision will be recorded on the student file in the Faculty of Science.edu. please speak to Nikki on 9351 2912 or by email: nikki. 2. who will subsequently notify the student by email of the decision made. This pack includes all instructions needed to fill out the documentation correctly. 4. Nikki will check that the forms have been completed appropriately and then forward them to the academic in charge of the Unit. Students then bring the completed forms to the Administration Assistant for the School of Geosciences. If you are seeking advice about the academic decision please speak to Kurt. in Room 348 in the Madsen Building for processing.usyd. The Faculty of Science official guidelines can be found at: http://www.au. 3.
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