Human Settlements (GEOG1000)

Course overview

This course introduces students to core theories and concepts in human geography. The first half of the course focuses on core themes, including political, economic, and cultural elements of geography. Students will learn a range of issues relating to contemporary globalisation. The latter half of the course focuses on urban service analysis in terns of the role that geographers play in analysing crime, housing and health. Finally, a series of urban models is presented which help to describe and explain the basic function of cities and the behaviour of their residents. Hands- on practical exercises supplement classroom learning.

This course introduces students to core theories and concepts in human geography. The first half of the course focuses on core themes, including political, economic and cultural elements of geography. The latter half of the course looks at urban service analysis with major reviews of why geography is important in housing and health. Finally, a series of urban models is presented which help to describe and explain the basic functioning of cities and the behaviour of their residents.

Course requirements

Assumed background

As an introductory subject, no prior study of geography or planning is assumed. Students from any degree program are welcome to take this course as an elective. Students intending to major in geography, environmental management, social science, and planning will find the course a fundamental building block for more specialised one courses in subsequent years of study.

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

GEOS1200

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Aims and outcomes

The course provides an overview and a basic understanding of the following: core concepts in the subdisciplines of political geography; cultural geography; and, economic geography; service analysis of housing and health; data and models in geography.

These aims are reinforced through an integrated combination of lecture materials, pracs, and assessments.ﾠ

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Exercises 1-8

• Hurdle

Mode

Written

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

40% 5% Each

Due date

Week 3, Tue 10:00 am

Week 4, Tue 10:00 am

Week 5, Tue 10:00 am

Week 7, Tue 10:00 am

Week 8, Tue 10:00 am

Week 9, Tue 10:00 am

Week 11, Tue 10:00 am

Week 12, Tue 10:00 am

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Submit via Blackboard by the due date.

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Quiz #1

• Identity Verified
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

20%

Due date

23/08/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Submit via Blackboard by the due date.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Quiz 2

• Identity Verified
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

20%

Due date

20/09/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Quiz 3

• Identity Verified
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

20%

Due date

25/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

The Faculty of Science imposes a hurdle for students to pass a course. Consequently, there is a hurdle on course exercises. Students must achieve at least 16 of 40 marks (40%) on the practicalﾠcomponent of the assessment to pass the course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply. 

Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.  

If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.  

Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes.

To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.

Additional assessment information

Applications for Extensions

Information on applying for an extension can be found here - my.UQ Applying for an extension

Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.

If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a Word document outlining why you cannot provide the documentation and upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.

Please note: While your extension request is being considered, you should work towards completing and submitting your assessment as soon as possible.

If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses. You might need to consider applying for removal of course. We strongly recommend you seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.

Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)

For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. A maximum of two applications may be submitted for any one assessment item, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time. 

If you are having difficulties (whether related to your studies, personal life, or otherwise) that are adversely affecting your attendance, performance, or ability to study and participate in class, you are strongly advised to see your instructor before an assignment is due.ﾠ There are many resources on the UQ campus to help you, but you should not wait until after an assignment has been submitted to explain your difficulties, as it is very difficult to assist you at that point.ﾠ

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Turnitin

By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration “I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment.”

All students must ensure they receive their Turnitin receipt on submission of any assessments. A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after five days, will receive zero.

In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Students will be notified of additional learning resources during semester and are required to check the course Blackboard site on a regular basis. It is highly recommended for students to push their Blackboard notifications to their UQ email.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.