Geography 2 (60 Credits)

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1 School of Geographical and Earth Sciences The University of Glasgow Geography 2 (60 Credits) Course Handbook You can also keep up-to-date with the latest news from the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences by following us on 1

2 Geography 2 Staff Welcome to Geography 2 from all of us! We re looking forward to meeting you over the next academic year. In this handbook, you ll find information on the course, timetables, and assessment. It s likely that information will shift throughout the year so be sure to frequently check Moodle and your for any announcements. Course Convener: Dr. Ian Shaw ian.shaw.2@glasgow.ac.uk (East Quad, 403) Ian is responsible for any personal / pastoral issues or anything not covered by the staff contacts (Twitter) Course Co-convener: Dr. Lazaros Karaliotas, Lazaros.Karaliotas@glasgow.ac.uk (East Quad 507) Lazaros is responsible for exams and essays in Level 2. Dr. Martin Hurst Martin.Hurst.@glasgow.ac.uk (East Quad, 404) Martin is running the Cardiff Fieldtrip - contact him for any fieldtrip questions. Anne Dunlop Anne.Dunlop@glasgow.ac.uk (East Quad, 307) Anne oversees teaching administration, scheduling, and absences. Anne is also Senior Advisor of Studies. The following staff oversee the practical labs: Dr. Georgios Maniatis, Data Analysis and GIS, Semester 1. g.maniatis.1@research.gla.ac.uk Dr. Martin Hurst, sediments labs in Semester 2. Martin.Hurst@glasgow.ac.uk Dr. Ian Shaw, qualitative labs in Semester 2. Lecturing Staff Thorsten Balke TB Thorsten.Balke@glasgow.ac.uk Deborah Dixon DD Deborah.dixon@glasgow.ac.uk David Featherstone DF David.Featherstone@glasgow.ac.uk Martin Hurst MH Martin.Hurst@glasgow.ac.uk Lazaros Karaliotas LK Lazaros.Karaliotas@glasgow.ac.uk Emma Laurie EL Emma.Laurie@glasgow.ac.uk Georgios Maniatis GM g.maniatis.1@research.gla.ac.uk Hannah Mathers HM Hannah.Mathers@glasgow.ac.uk Larissa Naylor LN Larissa.Naylor@glasgow.ac.uk Simon Naylor SN Simon.Naylor@glasgow.ac.uk Hester Parr HP Hester.Parr@glasgow.ac.uk Ian Shaw IS ian.shaw.2@glasgow.ac.uk Rhian RT Rhian.@glasgow.ac.uk Susan Waldron SW susan.waldron@glasgow.ac.uk ing is a great way of getting hold of us but sometimes it s best just to drop by our office, especially if your request is urgent. We will typically you back during normal working hours. When ing, include your full name, an appropriate subject header, and specific details about your query (such as the time and date of your class etc). 2

3 (1) Level 2 Lectures Geography2 is comprised of three components: (1) Lectures, (2) Practicals (labs), and (3) Tutorials. The following lecture timetable may shift throughout the year so please regularly check Moodle and your . 3

4 (2) Level 2 Labs The lab program is designed to teach you a range of important research and vocational skills. You are required to attend compulsory labs every week. Labs are held from Monday to Wednesday between 2:00-4:00pm, and Thursday 1-3pm and 3-5pm. You will have been assigned a practical slot during registration that will provide further information on the location. Week Beginning Lab Convener Lab Title 25 September 2017 Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 2 October Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 9 October Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 16 October Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 23 October Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 30 October Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 6 October Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 13 November Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS 20 November Georgios M Data Analysis and GIS (Assessment Due) tmas Break 15 Jan 2018 Martin Hurst Sediments Lab 22 Jan Martin Hurst Sediments Lab 29 Jan Martin Hurst Sediments Lab 5 Feb Martin Hurst Sediments Lab 12 Feb Martin Hurst Sediments Assessment 19 Feb Ian Shaw Qualitative Research Methods 26 Feb Ian Shaw Qualitative Research Methods 5 March Ian Shaw Qualitative Research Methods 12 March Ian Shaw Qualitative Research Methods (3) Level 2 Tutorials There are 10 compulsory tutorials that last one hour and take place every other week. There is a mixture of human, physical, and environmental. Your attendance will be monitored. Week Beg. Wk No. Monday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm Tuesday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm Wednesday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm Thursday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm 25 Sep 7 Global Challenges + 2 Oct 8 Global Challenges + Global Challenges + Global Challenges + Global Challenges + Global Challenges + Global Challenges + Caroline Global Challenges + Caroline 9 Oct 9 Social Geography Social Geography Social Geography Social Geography 16 Oct 10 Social Geography Social Geography Social Geography Social Geography 23 Oct 11 Mass Movement Mass Movement Mass Movement Mass Movement Caroline 30 Oct 12 Mass Movement 6 Nov 13 Cultural Geography 13 Nov 14 Cultural Geography 20 Nov 15 Sediments 27 Nov 16 Sediments Mass Movement Cultural Geography Cultural Geography Sediments Sediments Mass Movement Cultural Geography Cultural Geography Sediments Sediments Mass Movement Caroline Cultural Geography Cultural Geography Sediments Caroline Sediments Caroline 4

5 Wk. Beg. Wk. No. Monday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm Tuesday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm Wednesday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm Thursday: 11-12pm and 12-1pm 15 Jan 23 Urban Geography 22 Jan 24 Urban Geography 29 Jan 25 Politics 5 Feb 26 Nationalism 12 Feb 27 Politics 19 Feb 28 Migration 26 Feb 29 Environmental 1 5 Mar 30 Environmental 1 12 Mar 31 Environmental 2 19 Mar 32 Environmental 2 Urban Geography Urban Geography Politics Politics Migration Migration Environmental 1 Environmental 1 Environmental 2 Environmental 2 Urban Geography Urban Geography Politics Politics Migration Migration Environmental 1 Environmental 1 Environmental 2 Environmental 2 Urban Geography Urban Geography Politics Politics Migration Migration Environmental 1 Bianca Environmental 1 Bianca Environmental 2 Bianca Environmental 2 Bianca Level 2 Assessment (overseen by Lazaros Karaliotas) Your assessment is a combination of coursework (40%) and exams (60%). The weighting of each is shown in the table below. If you intend to take geography at honours level, you must also achieve a minimum of a pass on the work associated with the residential field class in Cardiff Description Weighting Deadline Semester 1 Exam Winter 2-hour exam. 2 questions answered. Semester 1 Essay Semester 1 Lab Coursework 1,500-word essay, submitted on Moodle. A report on data analysis and visualization Semester 2 Exam Spring 2-hour exam. 2 questions answered. Semester 2 Essay 1,500-word essay, submitted on Moodle. Semester 2 Lab A test for the Coursework sediments lab Cardiff Field Class Notebook A notebook of field observations from Cardiff 30% Winter exam diet begins December 4, Exact dates TBC. 12.5% Before 10am, 13 November % Report due in the last week of the Semester 1 lab in November. 30% Spring exam diet begins April 23, Exact dates TBC. 12.5% Before 10am, 26 th February, % Taken during the last week of the sediments labs Completion required for Honours Submitted at the end of Cardiff field class in March 2018 Exams (60% of grade) There will be two exams, one in each semester. Examples are on Moodle and the end of this Handbook. In semester 1 exams, you answer two questions from a human AND a physical geography section. 5

6 In semester 2, you also answer two questions. However, you must now select two questions from three separate sections: physical, human, and environmental. Detailed information and support regarding the examination procedures can be found on the University webpage: Essays (25% of grade) You must submit one essay each semester of 1,500 words (worth 12.5% each). Past essays are available on Moodle. Semester 1 questions are on human and physical geography topics. Semester 2 questions are on physical, human, and environmental geography. Late submissions incur a penalty of 2 marks per day (out of a total possible 22 marks) for a maximum of 5 days, after which a mark of 0 will be allocated. Late submissions should follow the University s Absence Policy. The School s Learning and Teaching Committee will review each case (NOT the convener). Questions? Ask Anne Dunlop. Your essay should be within 10% (plus or minus) of 1,500 words. This word limit does not include figures, tables, or references. Regularly save and back up your work, as computing issues will not be considered a suitable excuse for late submission Your essay should have a clear introduction and conclusion Your submission should not contain your name, or any other identifying information, just the essay title and your student ID. You must tick the plagiarism declaration box when submitting your essay. Grading Assessment in the School follows the University 22-point scale following the School Grade Related Criteria. See the back pages of this handout. Plagiarism Do not plagiarise. Follow the University of Glasgow s plagiarism policy. The University Student Learning Services also offers guidance. If you are in ANY doubt about plagiarism then please speak to your tutor or contact the course (co)convenor. Illness and Absence Complete attendance at lectures, tutorials and labs is a requirement of Geography 2. The University has a Student Absence Policy and this must be followed if and when absences occur. Anne Dunlop oversees this process. Information on the University s Illness and Absence policy here: Details of how and when to submit an absence can be found here: Disability Services We want to make sure our teaching is equally accessible to all our students. Although the course leaders will have made some general disability adjustments to this course, there are circumstances where individual students may require additional support (e.g. extra time for exams, technical support). If you have any special educational needs, illnesses, disabilities or other conditions that might affect your ability in Level 2, please register with the university s disability services. Let us know if there s anything else you need as we may not always realise. 6

7 Cardiff Field Class 2018 (25th to 30 th March in 2018) Last year was our debut visit to sunny Cardiff. The previous students really enjoyed the visit, and there is something for everyone! The atmosphere is friendly, supportive, and while there s lots of work involved (both human and physical geography projects) it s a unique opportunity to socialize with your classmates and staff. Martin Hurst is running the Cardiff field class in The Cardiff field class will take place between the 25th and 30 th March in Our base is Cardiff YHA Youth Hostel, which is located just south of Cardiff s vibrant city centre. The accommodation is great, clean, spacious, and serves all our meals. Have a look at the TripAdvisor website if you re interested in learning more about the accommodation: Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html The trip a great opportunity to put some of your learning in human and physical geography into practice. You will work in groups of about 10, and each group does two of human geography and two days of physical geography. You get the opportunity to develop research skills which will be invaluable for your dissertation in the third year. We will do research across a range of field sites. Locations for physical geography include the Brecon Beacons and Nash Point on the South Wales Coast. Human geography projects have locations across the city. Please check out the Cardiff field trip kit list to ensure you bring the right clothing. Any questions to Martin Hurst. The approximate cost is 300 which needs to be paid full in the second semester. A deposit of 150 is required by the end of November in We ve done our absolute best to keep costs down, and appreciate that this may be difficult for some. Please talk to Martin Hurst if you have any concerns. Initial registration (and deposit) needs to be completed by the end of November. For those wanting to take geography at honour s level, completion of the field class notebook is mandatory. AIMS Course Aims and Objectives for Geography 2 a) GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) To introduce the principles and methods of GIS and their use in Geography; To give experience of using GIS for basic tasks. b) GLOBALISATION AND LOCALISATION To explore the interactions between diverse global and local processes, with a focus on political, social, urban and cultural phenomenon and to be able to put these in historical perspective; To assess critically the theories and their supportive evidence underlying the global/local nexus; 7

8 To critically assess the diverse processes and agents that shape global and local shifts and to understand the lived places and experiences through which such shifts are negotiated. d) PROCESS AND FORM IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY To examine the operation and effects of major processes in physical geography by interrelating process and form and demonstrating how landforms and processes change over time; To introduce applied aspects of physical geography with reference to relevant case studies. e) ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY To illustrate geographical approaches to environmental problem solving; To critically assess global environmental issues, demonstrating the linkages between physical and human geography on the ground and the problems they pose for policy makers. To develop and practice environmental problem-solving skills via problem-based learning approaches. f) LABORATORY PRACTICALS To collect and evaluate sources of primary and secondary data; To acquire quantitative and qualitative techniques appropriate for analysing data widely used by human and physical geographers. g) TUTORIALS To acquire the ability (with the aid of background reading) to contribute effectively to discussions on geographical issues using the requisite oral and presentation skills. h) FIELD CLASS To practice techniques used in human and physical geography; The evaluate critically fieldwork methods and the design of projects related to taught course material; To develop student communicative and interactive skills by working in groups in real world situations. LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course students should be able to: Subject specific learning objectives a) GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) to describe the basic principles of GIS and their application to Geography; to use a GIS to enter data, manipulate data and produce maps. b) GLOBALISATION AND LOCALISATION to think spatially about political, social, urban and cultural processes and to locate them in relation to global and local shifts. to be able to apply and evaluate different theoretical approaches to global and local interactions. to introduce students to new and innovative skills and techniques, challenging them to engage with the historical archive, film, the Internet, different forms of creative and academic writings, participant observation and presentation. c) PROCESS AND FORM IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY explain critically the major mechanisms of climate changes over various timescales and to assess the impacts of such changes on geomorphic processes and landscape development. assess process/form relationships in geomorphology. possess an introductory knowledge of the applications of physical geography to real world problems. 8

9 e) ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY assess critically alternative viewpoints on major environmental issues. analyse both critically and discursively the physical and human aspects of ongoing environmental problems, with emphasis on the differentiation of raw data and interpretation. f) LABORATORY PRACTICALS evaluate the appropriateness of data sources for specific purposes apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques appropriately g) TUTORIALS contribute effectively to debate associated with geographic issues h) FIELD CLASS contribute effectively to the design of team-based projects collect and evaluate primary data related to human and physical geographical problems evaluate, analyse and present field data appropriately both orally and in writing Transferable skill-learning objectives further develop their ability to summarize arguments in a balanced way and, through oral and written presentations, to critically evaluate them. further develop their bibliographical skills through reading widely and critically and making full use of library and electronic resources. 9

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