- Course Code
- GG 1506
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A M D Gemmell
Pre-requisites
None
Overview
The course will give students an introduction to principles and methodologies in Human and Physical Geography, using the theme of ‘Scotland in Transition’ as the focus. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of different approaches to the study of an area, and will include a workshop approach to enable greater student involvement in the exploration of the themes within the course. The course will be delivered in 3 blocks on the themes of ‘The Environment in Transition’, ‘Society in Transition’ and ‘Geography in Transition (alternate views of the Geography of Scotland’).
Structure
3 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour workshop per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (67%) and in-course assessment (33%). Resit: Resit exam - 1 two hour written exam (67%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (33%).