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GEOG 305
: Population, Health and Society2022 Semester Two (1225)
A survey of major themes in population, health and social geography. An examination of the dynamics of population complements analyses of health and healthcare, the education sector, the welfare state, and the changing character of urban places.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 305
: Population, Health and Society2021 Semester One (1213)
A survey of major themes in population, health and social geography. An examination of the dynamics of population complements analyses of health and healthcare, the education sector, the welfare state, and the changing character of urban places.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 305
: Population, Health and Society2020 Semester One (1203)
A survey of major themes in population, health and social geography. An examination of the dynamics of population complements analyses of health and healthcare, the education sector, the welfare state, and the changing character of urban places.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 307
: Urban Geography2022 Semester One (1223)
Analysis of key processes shaping socio-cultural geographies of contemporary cities. Using international and local examples, issues such as the economy of cities, the culture of cities, home and housing, segregation and polarisation, the imaging of cities and sustainability are explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 307
: Urban Geography2020 Semester One (1203)
Analysis of key processes shaping socio-cultural geographies of contemporary cities. Using international and local examples, issues such as the economy of cities, the culture of cities, home and housing, segregation and polarisation, the imaging of cities and sustainability are explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 308
: Geopolitics and Indigenous Rights2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines Indigenous peoples as agents of geopolitical change. Introduces colonial/decolonial geographies to demonstrate the geopolitical implications of Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. Key themes include: territory and geopolitics; Indigenous identities, subject-formation and intersectionality; Indigenous knowledges, rights and political agency; and, Indigenous relationships with non-Indigenous peoples.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
Restriction: GEOG 312
Restriction: GEOG 312
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GEOG 315
: Research Design and Methods in Human Geography2020 Semester Two (1205)
A lecture, practical and field course, the focus of which is a residential field section during the mid-semester study break. The course provides students with experience in designing and executing a research project. It is designed both to prepare students for the increasing number of jobs that require these research skills and as an introduction to research for those proceeding to higher degrees.
Prerequisite: GEOG 250 and either GEOG 202 or 205 and 15 points from GEOG 302, 305, 307, 312, 320, 322-327, 352, or equivalent
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GEOG 317
: Remote Sensing and GIS2020 Semester One (1203)
Further develops key concepts of geographic information science as it is applied to earth and environmental sciences including physical geography. Covers techniques for describing the physical environment, ways of analysing and visualising the environment, particularly raster-based surface models. Also compares theories of remote sensing from space, the air, non-imagery raster data. Skills in analysing and properly using various types of remote sensing materials are developed through labs.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EARTHSCI 210, GEOG 210, GISCI 140 and 45 points at Stage II
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GEOG 320
: Resources and Environmental Management2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines the development and conservation of the environment in its use as a resource base, with particular reference to the way in which institutional structures in society determine provision and allocation. Attention is balanced between international experience and the policy framework in New Zealand. The course provides an understanding of key concepts, practices and methods.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 320
: Resources and Environmental Management2022 Semester One (1223)
Examines the development and conservation of the environment in its use as a resource base, with particular reference to the way in which institutional structures in society determine provision and allocation. Attention is balanced between international experience and the policy framework in New Zealand. The course provides an understanding of key concepts, practices and methods.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 320
: Resources and Environmental Management2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines the development and conservation of the environment in its use as a resource base, with particular reference to the way in which institutional structures in society determine provision and allocation. Attention is balanced between international experience and the policy framework in New Zealand. The course provides an understanding of key concepts, practices and methods.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 320
: Resources and Environmental Management2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines the development and conservation of the environment in its use as a resource base, with particular reference to the way in which institutional structures in society determine provision and allocation. Attention is balanced between international experience and the policy framework in New Zealand. The course provides an understanding of key concepts, practices and methods.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 322
: Culture and Environment in East Asia2020 Semester Two (1205)
Takes a topical and regional approach to the geography of East Asia. The unity and diversity of East Asia, environment and cultural development, industrialisation and urbanisation, population problems and environmental management are emphasised.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 325
: The Human Dimension of Disasters2023 Semester Two (1235)
An overview of the human dimension of disasters which covers crucial concepts and theories, vulnerability and the causes of disasters, disaster risk reduction and management, post-disaster recovery and transversal issues such as culture and gender. The discussions encompass not only theoretical but also policy and practical materials and draw on examples and case studies from throughout the world with a particular focus on the most vulnerable and marginalised areas and communities.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 325
: The Human Dimension of Disasters2022 Semester One (1223)
An overview of the human dimension of disasters which covers crucial concepts and theories, vulnerability and the causes of disasters, disaster risk reduction and management, post-disaster recovery and transversal issues such as culture and gender. The discussions encompass not only theoretical but also policy and practical materials and draw on examples and case studies from throughout the world with a particular focus on the most vulnerable and marginalised areas and communities.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 325
: The Human Dimension of Disasters2021 Semester One (1213)
An overview of the human dimension of disasters which covers crucial concepts and theories, vulnerability and the causes of disasters, disaster risk reduction and management, post-disaster recovery and transversal issues such as culture and gender. The discussions encompass not only theoretical but also policy and practical materials and draw on examples and case studies from throughout the world with a particular focus on the most vulnerable and marginalised areas and communities.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 325
: The Human Dimension of Disasters2020 Semester One (1203)
An overview of the human dimension of disasters which covers crucial concepts and theories, vulnerability and the causes of disasters, disaster risk reduction and management, post-disaster recovery and transversal issues such as culture and gender. The discussions encompass not only theoretical but also policy and practical materials and draw on examples and case studies from throughout the world with a particular focus on the most vulnerable and marginalised areas and communities.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 327
: Politics, Markets and Economies2023 Semester Two (1235)
Uses geographical insights to explore the interrelationships between politics, economy and culture. The course focuses attention on institutions, subjectivity and the making of markets. It examines political projects and economic spaces such as higher education, food and creative economies at the regional, national, and global level.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 327
: Politics, Markets and Economies2022 Semester Two (1225)
Uses geographical insights to explore the interrelationships between politics, economy and culture. The course focuses attention on institutions, subjectivity and the making of markets. It examines political projects and economic spaces such as higher education, food and creative economies at the regional, national, and global level.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 327
: Politics, Markets and Economies2021 Semester Two (1215)
Uses geographical insights to explore the interrelationships between politics, economy and culture. The course focuses attention on institutions, subjectivity and the making of markets. It examines political projects and economic spaces such as higher education, food and creative economies at the regional, national, and global level.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 327
: Politics, Markets and Economies2020 Semester Two (1205)
Uses geographical insights to explore the interrelationships between politics, economy and culture. The course focuses attention on institutions, subjectivity and the making of markets. It examines political projects and economic spaces such as higher education, food and creative economies at the regional, national, and global level.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II
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GEOG 330
: Research Methods in Physical Geography2020 Semester Two (1205)
Research design and associated research methods from the component fields of physical geography. A residential field trip forms a focus for the course. On this trip, students will work under supervision in small groups and apply selected research methods and techniques to a research project. Fieldwork will be followed by the development and presentation of the research project.
Prerequisite: GEOG 250 and 15 points from GEOG 331, 332, 334, 351
Restriction: EARTHSCI 330
Restriction: EARTHSCI 330
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GEOG 331
: Fluvial Geomorphology2020 Semester One (1203)
An integrated study of hydrological and fluvial processes in a river basin context. Content includes interpretation of channel and floodplain landforms, flow and sediment transport relationships, and analysis of landscape evolution. Scientific principles are applied to selected practical problems.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II, including EARTHSCI 262 or GEOG 262, or equivalent
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GEOG 332
: Climate and Environment2021 Semester One (1213)
Introduction to the concept that climate, although often perceived as a hazard, is in fact an important resource. Ways in which climate processes can create hazards or provide a range of resources will be explored. Knowledge concerning how observation systems and climate information can used for decision making, for example in urban planning, economic development and disaster risk reduction, will also be developed as will the procedures associated with the assessment of societal sensitivity to climate.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II, including EARTHSCI 261 or GEOG 261, or equivalent
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GEOG 332
: Climate and Environment2020 Semester One (1203)
Introduction to the concept that climate, although often perceived as a hazard, is in fact an important resource. Ways in which climate processes can create hazards or provide a range of resources will be explored. Knowledge concerning how observation systems and climate information can used for decision making, for example in urban planning, economic development and disaster risk reduction, will also be developed as will the procedures associated with the assessment of societal sensitivity to climate.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II, including EARTHSCI 261 or GEOG 261, or equivalent
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