GEOGSCI09 Geographical science
Faculty of Science
Geographical science (GEOGSCI09) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 20 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 11 courses, including Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science; and Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science.
- Credit points
- 48
- Units
- 20
- Campus
- Clayton
- Offered in
- 11 courses
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Overview
Geographical science investigates the evolving character of the Earth's biophysical and constructed environment in the past, present and future. It is concerned with spatial processes operating in the landscape such as atmospheric circulation, landform change, vegetation dynamics, human land uses, urbanisation, and economic activity. Geographical science includes interdisciplinary analysis that uses methods and techniques from social and physical sciences to find innovative solutions to environmental problems at different spatial scales.
Geographical science at Monash covers a broad range of topics in both physical and human geography. Our graduates are well prepared for a variety of careers in, for example, environmental consultancies, policy development, local, state, and federal government, and research organisations. Additionally, you will develop transferable skills which are in wide demand within the science and non-science sectors of the economy. Our teaching labs are state of the art and our units combine theory, practical work, and field experiences. The lecturers are noted experts in their fields and make the link between research and teaching.
Availability
Geographical science is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major, extended major or minor.
Structure
Core12 credit points
Additional geographical science units6 credit points
Geographical science elective units30 credit points
- ATS2547Cities and sustainabilityNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2548Environmental policy and managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2628Power and poverty: International development in a globalised worldNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3546Environmental assessment and decision makingNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3554Resource evaluation and managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE2011Environmental problem solving and visualisationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE2111Introduction to climate scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE2322Environmental earth scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3000Earth, atmosphere and environment research projectNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3012Geographical information systems and remote sensingNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3022HydrogeologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3051Palaeoclimatology: Discovering Earth's past climateNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3132Future climates: Projections, impacts and adaptationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3311Physical environmentsNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3321Soils and land managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3331Catchment hydrologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3342Environmental cycles on our living planetNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3900Landscape, environment and sustainability in ItalyNo reviews yet6 cp
Courses that offer it
- B2023MajorBachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of ScienceNo reviews yet
- D3005MajorBachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of ScienceNo reviews yet
- C2003MajorBachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of ScienceNo reviews yet
- L3007MajorBachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of ScienceNo reviews yet
- S2000MajorBachelor of ScienceNo reviews yet
- S3001MajorBachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)No reviews yet
- S3002MajorBachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)No reviews yet
- S2006MajorBachelor of Science and Bachelor of ArtsNo reviews yet
- S2007MajorBachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceNo reviews yet
- S2004MajorBachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer ScienceNo reviews yet
- S2003MajorBachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global StudiesNo reviews yet
Notes
Requirements for progressing to honours and other further studies
You must meet the entry requirements for S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours), M5021 Graduate Diploma of Health and Science Research or meet the progression requirements to the fourth year of S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours).
You must also complete prerequisite study as per the intended discipline. Refer to the honours prerequisites table.
Learning outcomes
- 1
Comprehend the major areas of geographical knowledge, including climatology, hydrology, geomorphology, soil science, sustainability theory, urban geography, and principles of sustainability
- 2
Discuss means by which geographical knowledge informs approaches to managing the sustainable use of Australian environments
- 3
Exemplify how geographical knowledge relates to work in other fields of scientific research
- 4
Demonstrate knowledge of how to work with both numerical and spatial or map data, including the use of geographical information systems
- 5
Comprehend the significance of geographical variation among locations and environments to the management of human occupation and use of ecosystems and landscapes
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Dr Xuan Zhu
Common questions
Which courses offer Geographical science?
11 courses in 2020: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours); Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours); and Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, and 3 more.