Course coordinator
Dr Frank Zou
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- The Environment School
This course looks at geographical theories & models of human spatial behaviour. It will examine human activities in time & space, including case studies relating to health, residential location and journey to work, crime and anti-social behaviour, travel & transport, consumer behaviour & retailing. The course will explore both empirical material of spatial behaviour in these contexts and GIS and modelling approaches to effect better planning solutions (especially in relation to facility location).
GEOG2001 examines the importance of studying human behaviour across space in a variety of human geography settings. The course begins with an introduction of fundamental societal issues that requires spatial knowledge and thinking on human behaviour, such as the scaling of population movement and economic development, the distribution of housing and transport resources, the cascading impacts of climate change, and the positives and negatives of human interactions in space. The course provides a blend of conceptual knowledge and practical skill-building (e.g., geospatial data collection, processing, analysis, and visualisation) applying to real-world urban and regional planning issues.
GEOG2001 incorporates a field trip in which students are expected to collect primary data on various types of human spatial behaviour using a range of data collection methods, such as survey, count, and GPS tracing. Students will participate pre-trip workshops, fieldwork, and post-trip analytical workshops in groups. The primary data, in combination with secondary data from various outlets, will be used as the core component of the course project.
Details of travel and accommodation will be provided in Week 1 during the introduction to the course. Cost for lodging and transport for the 2024 field trip is yet to be finalised.ﾠPayment details are to be provided during the semester.
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Students can download ArcGIS Pro software free of charge from UQ's IT Services website to access on their own machines outside of UQ. Students are required to log in and follow the prompts to download the program. The same program is used in SENVﾠlabs.
Course requirements
Assumed background
GEOG2001 will involve some basic quantitative analysis and will draw on concepts from human geography, demography, environmental psychology and economics. For the successful completion of assignments, students will require a basis in written and graphic communication such as they can at least benefit from the help offered in class. Students with introductory course experience in statistics, psychology, sociology, architecture, geography, engineering or planning are welcome to enrol in GEOG2001.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
GEOG1000 or GEOM1000
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
GEOS2201
Restrictions
Minimum enrolment quota of 15 students
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Frank Zou
Professor Jonathan Corcoran
Tutor
Mr Md Amjad Hossain Reyad
Field trip tutor
Miss Lillian Norris
Miss Shuangshuang Zheng
Fieldtrip coordinator
Dr Frank Zou
Professor Jonathan Corcoran
Fieldtrip manager
Dr Michele Elmes
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
GEOG2001 aims to introduce students to the importance of analysing human spatial behaviour in a number of applied settings. The course starts by exploring general principles of spatial behaviour, including a number of core geographical concepts. Then the course examines human spatial behaviour in the fields of journey to work, public transport, migration, residential location and social opportunities. Examples will be drawn from both the developed and developing world.ﾠ ﾠ The aims of GEOG2001 are to help students to develop knowledge and skills that will assist them to apply an understanding of aspects of human spatial behaviour to enhance their prospects of employment in fields in which geographers and plannersﾠwork, including urban and regional planning, market research, and locational analysis. These aims areﾠachieved through: providing students with an understanding of the theoretical basis for investigating human spatial behaviours at the macro and micro scales;ﾠdeveloping a familiarity with the methods of information collection and data analysis for analysing human spatial behaviour at the aggregate and individual levels of scale; developing an awareness of the implications of patterns of human spatial behaviour for urban and regional planning and the design of urban environments; and applying theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills into a real-world human mobility project.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate reasonably comprehensive and well-founded knowledge of theory, methods and applications in the study of human spatial behaviour
LO2.
Understand how geographic information system (GIS) and models can contribute to a better understanding of spatial behaviour in the city and how these can be used in applied planning and policy situations
LO3.
Demonstrate an awareness of the issues of research design, approaches to information collection and the use of analytical tools in investigating the nature and characteristics of human spatial behaviour, and the enhancement of skills to undertake those processes.
LO4.
Have an enhanced capability to both work independently and collaboratively in small groups.
LO5.
Possess an enhanced capacity to synthesise and analyse knowledge and information, and to communicate the results of enquiry and analysis.
LO6.
Display an enhanced awareness of social and civic responsibilities, particularly with respect to the needs of disadvantaged and disabled groups in society in living their daily lives.
LO7.
Demonstrate an enhanced awareness of the social and civic responsibilities of urban planners and designers in understanding the intricacies of human spatial behaviour and the implications for those professions.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Practical Workbook | 20% |
27/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution, Project |
Human Spatial Behaviour Project
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50% This project runs through Weeks 6 - 12 of the semester, centered around the field trip. |
24/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam (Central)
|
30% The final exam is |
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
Practical Workbook
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
27/08/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
Complete all practical exercises set during Weeks 1 to 5 and submit as a compiled report.
The practical workbook constitutes 20% of the course assessment, which is due in Week 6.
There is no word limit for the workbook.
The workbook will be assessed on the basis of the precision with which the student completes and responses to each of the exercises and questions posed in each practical. Higher marks will be awarded to students who relate their results and interpretations to aspects of human spatial behaviour raised in the lectures and through their broader reading as well as the overall quality of outputs (such as mapping), general presentation and documentation of references.
Submission guidelines
Submit electronically through Turnitin on the course Blackboard site by the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An official extension needs to be approved by the academic admin team.
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.
10% will be deducted per 24 hours of late submission unless an official extension is granted.
Human Spatial Behaviour Project
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution, Project
- Weight
- 50% This project runs through Weeks 6 - 12 of the semester, centered around the field trip.
- Due date
24/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Peer assessment factor.
Task description
The aim of this project is to analyse and interpret primary data collected during the field trip. Using conceptual knowledge and practical skills (e.g., surveying, quantitative and qualitative analysis) gained from Weeks 1 through 6, you will work in groups, collecting primary data on Week 7 and analysing them in combination with secondary data in Weeks 8 through 12. Using in-depth analysis and data visualisation, the end product should describe human spatial behaviour (e.g., tourist mobility, journey-to-work) and create insights to guide planning and public policy.
The project is composed of three stages:
Stage 1: Survey tool design (10% weighting)
Stage 1 (10%) will present and justify the design of your survey tools produced during the pre-trip workshops. Students will work in a team for in-class discussions and survey design activities. Higher marks will be awarded to students who are able to relate and justify their designs to theories of human spatial behaviour.
Stage 2: Fieldwork (10% weighting)
Stage 2 (10%) consists of the field trip (Week 7) and post-trip data analysis (Weeks 8 and 9). Students will work in their team using the field trip to accomplish four survey activities over a weekend. Students will continue working in their team during post-trip data analysis lectures and practical sessions. A peer evaluation of team member participation will be given at the end of Week 9.
Stage 3: Report writing (30% weighting)
Stage 3 will present the results of your analysis of your fieldwork in the final individually written report (due in Week 13). Field work data will be combined with secondary data sources, such as the National Visitors Survey and Census data. Higher marks will be awarded for graphical competency (i.e. high quality charts and mapping), where graphical evidence is used to support interpretation and where students are able to relate their findings to theories of human spatial behaviour, as well as planning/policymaking efforts in the local and regional levels.
Submission guidelines
Submit electronically through Turnitin on the course Blackboard site by the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An official extension needs to be approved by the academic admin team.
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.
10% will be deducted per 24 hours of late submission unless an official extension is granted.
Final Exam (Central)
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30% The final exam is
Task description
On campus in person invigilated exam held during the central exam period.
This assessment component is a 90-minute, open-book exam during the semester central examination period. In line with the course goals, its role will be to assess your knowledge of the content in GEOG2001 and to tap certain of your process capacities in analysing and integrating materials. The final exam is composed of two parts: Part 1 consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, each worth 2 percent. Part 2 consists of six short-answer questions: Students will choose four out of the six questions to answer. Each question is worth 15 percent. In the short-answer questions,students are asked to showcase a reasonable number of analytical skills (quantitative and/or qualitative) beyond an ability to write clear and concise answers with acceptable grammar. Affective elements will be addressed and judged in terms of your capacity to sustain arguments and viewpoints by the processes of conceptualisation and logical justifcation. In total, the final exam is worth 100 percent on paper, and 30 percent of the weighted final mark for the course.
More details about the final exam will be available on Blackboard as the end of the semester approaches.
To pass this course, you need to achieve the minimum of 45 percent in the final exam.
Hurdle requirements
Minimum 45 percent on the final exam.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 0% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 30% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 45% To achieve a grade of 4 or higher a student must achieve a minimum mark of 45% in the final exam |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 50% To achieve a grade of 4 or higher a student must achieve a minimum mark of 45% in the final exam |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 65% To achieve a grade of 4 or higher a student must achieve a minimum mark of 45% in the final exam |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 75% To achieve a grade of 4 or higher a student must achieve a minimum mark of 45% in the final exam |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 85% To achieve a grade of 4 or higher a student must achieve a minimum mark of 45% in the final exam |
Additional course grading information
All work to be submitted electronically via Turnitin on Blackboard by the due date.
The final grade for the course will typically fall within the above mentioned ranges. To achieve a grade of 4 or higher a student must achieve a minimum mark of 45% in the final exam.
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
To achieve a grade of 4 or higher a student must achieve a minimum mark of 45% in the final exam.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Use (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.
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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”.
Students can download the digital receipt in the Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission. A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive 10% per day of the available marks late penalty deduction, or after seven days, will receive zero marks.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Students can download ArcGIS software free of charge from UQ's IT Services website to access on their own machines outside of UQ. Students are required to login and follow the prompts to download the program. The same program is used in SENV labs.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Lecture |
Geospatial Knowledge and Society |
Practical |
Refreshing GIS |
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Week 2 |
Lecture |
Geographies of Everyday Mobility |
Practical |
Mapping Journey-To-Work |
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Week 3 |
Lecture |
Geographies of Population |
Practical |
Mapping Mobility Traces |
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Week 4 |
Lecture |
Geographies of Social Interactions |
Practical |
Royal Queensland Show Public Holiday (No Contact) |
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Week 5 |
Lecture |
Geographies of Nature-Human Interactions |
Practical |
Mapping Built Environment |
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Week 6 |
Workshop |
Fieldtrip Workshop I |
Practical |
GPS Training |
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Week 7 |
Workshop |
Fieldtrip Workshop II |
Fieldwork |
Fieldtrip The field trip commences on Friday and ends on Sunday. Students are advised to notify other course coordinators in advance for cases of time-tabling issues. |
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Week 8 |
Workshop |
Fieldtrip Workshop III (Post-trip Analysis) |
Week 9 |
Workshop |
Fieldtrip Workshop IV (Post-trip Analysis) |
Mid Sem break |
Not Timetabled |
Mid Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Lecture |
Geographies of New Frontiers |
Practical |
Assembling the Report |
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Week 11 |
Lecture |
King's Birthday Public Holiday (No Contact) |
Practical |
Assembling the Report |
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Week 12 |
Workshop |
Reflection and Showcase Reflecting on what we learned from the field trip and showcasing highlights. |
Practical |
Assembling the Report |
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Week 13 |
Lecture |
Course Conclusion Conclude the course and review materials on the final exam. |
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.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: