GEOGSCI09 Geographical science
Faculty of Science
Geographical science (GEOGSCI09) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 22 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours).
- Credit points
- 48
- Units
- 22
- Campus
- Clayton
- Offered in
- 3 courses
The 2027 handbook has no page for GEOGSCI09. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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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 and minor.
Structure
Core units24 credit points
Elective units24 credit points
Note: You will require the unit coordinator's permission to enrol in EAE3000.
- ATS3229Cities, globalisation and sustainabilityNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2548Climate and environmental policy and managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2628Global inequality and international developmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3246Environmental analysisNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3554Resource evaluation and managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE2011Environmental problem solving and visualisationNo 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
- EAE3042Antarctica in the Earth SystemNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3051Palaeoclimatology: Discovering Earth's past climateNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3132Future climates: Projections, impacts and adaptationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3311Oceans and coastsNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3321Soils and land managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3331Water and the landNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3342Biogeochemical cyclesNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3540Geology and geomorphology in the fieldNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3900Landscapes and environments of Hawai'iNo reviews yet6 cp
Progression to honours
Courses that offer it
Notes
Requirements for progressing to honours and other further studies
You must meet the entry requirements for S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours) 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
- Associate Professor Kathryn Fitzsimmons
Common questions
Which courses offer Geographical science?
3 courses in 2025: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours).