Geography stage II courses

A critical examination of geographic processes and consequences in contemporary society. Topics are selected from the instructors’ research interests, which include: the transformation of urban places and spaces; the forms and location of industries and retailing; social geographies of the city; New Zealand’s linkages with the global economy and society; urban historical geographies; and demographic and social changes in New Zealand and the Pacific region.

This course is taught in: First Semester, City Campus (S1 C)

Format: three 1-hour lectures per week, plus a one 2-hour laboratory in specific weeks
Points: 15
Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% final examination
Preparation: no formal prerequisites but a knowledge equivalent to GEOG 102 is assumed
Course coordinator:  David Hayward

A critical exploration of the interconnectedness of environment and society. The course highlights the importance of understanding how different views and attitudes influence people’s interactions with the environment. Key themes include governance, management and development, which are addressed through issues such as conservation, climate change adaptation, disasters and resource use. Classes draw on a variety of case studies from NZ and overseas.

This course is taught in: Summer School, City Campus (SS C); Second Semester, City Campus (S2 C)

Format SS: three 2-hour lectures per week and a 2-hour tutorial
Format S2: two 1-hour lectures per week, plus 1-hour tutorials
Points: 15
Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% final examination
Course coordinator: (Summer School) Brendon Blue
Course coordinator: (Semester 2) Roger Baars

Connections between environment and community in New Zealand are explored on the ground through consideration of topics from among the following themes: biodiversity and vegetation change; land transformation; heritage values; environmental management; Maori resource management; coastal and fluvial geomorphology; regional economics; community development and planning; tourism development and government policy. The course involves a one week field trip. Course limited to 60 students.

*This course is not being offered in 2018.

An introduction to the conceptual base of Geographic Information Science, the practical use of geo-spatial data and various societal issues related to the use of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems. The course exercises cover a range of application of GIS for analysis and display of spatial data, focusing on non-programmable solutions.

This course is taught in: Second Semester, City Campus (S2 C)

Format: two 1-hour lectures per week and one 2-hour laboratory
Points: 15
Assessment: 100% coursework Restriction: GEOG 210, 318
Preparation: no prerequisites
Course coordinator: Murray Ford

A critical exploration of the research experience in geography. Case studies and field work demonstrate approaches to understanding the complex interactions of social and environmental processes. Students will develop practical skills in problem identification, research methodologies, ethics and analytical practices.

This course is taught in: First Semester, City Campus (S1 C)

Format: One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour lecture per week, plus one 2-hour lab per week; and a 1-day field trip on either Friday 7 or Saturday 8 April, 2017
Points: 15
Assessment: 100% coursework
Preparation: No prerequisites
Course coordinator:  Roger Baars