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GEOS2923: The Geography of Cities and Regions (Adv)

2025 unit information

GEOS2923 has the same thematic content as GEOS2123 however with elements taught at an Advanced level.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Science

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Geosciences Academic Operations
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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A mark of 75 or above in GEOS1X01 or GEOS1X02 or DAAE1001
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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GEOS2123
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. explain the meaning and contextual usage of key terms used by human geographers (and other social scientists) in the analysis of urban and regional processes
  • LO2. use field observation as a method for analysing urban landscapes
  • LO3. undertake academic literature searches and be aware of the conventions relating to academic literature
  • LO4. undertake problem-solving research into urban and regional issues
  • LO5. appraise issues relating to contemporary urban and regional debates.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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