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HONOURS PROGRAMME
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Undergraduate Modules
Progressions and Pathways in Modular Sub-disciplines
Category Module Levels
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Physical Geography focuses on geographic processes in a variety of physical environments. Teaching areas include biophysical, climatic, coastal, hydrospheric and terrestrial processes.
Environmental modules cover ecological and environmental processes and change. Environmental management practices are also examined, with reference to the Tropics.
Philosophical modules help students appreciate the historical development of the geographic discipline and the key paradigms that have shaped geographic thought and practice. Methods of modules focus on research techniques, field work procedures and data management. In some cases, students are brought outside of Singapore on overseas field courses.
GE4101A GE4101B
Regional Geography provides in-depth understanding of selected regions around the world. Issues covered include development, socio-cultural conditions, economic challenges and future prospects.
Urban Geography is aimed at enriching students' knowledge of urban development forms, processes and conditions. Key issues and problems facing contemporary cities are examined.
GE4204
JS4228
Political/economic Geography offers students insights into the geo-political and economic processes that shape the world. Prospects of change and development are identified and evaluated.
GE1101E
GEK1022
Social/cultural Geography focuses on social trends and cultural processes as they shape the world in which we live. Students engage with issues of identity, equality, conflict and development impacts.

For students doing Honours in Geography, there are four compulsory modules (GE1101E, GE4101A, GE4101B, and any one module dealing with methods/GIS techniques, eg. GE2215, GE2225, GE3216, GE3230 and GE3233).

GE1101E is compulsory for all majors. Modules available in the Department of Geography may be divided into seven categories. Each category has modules spreading across four different years, to allow students to progress from one year to the next. Students are encouraged to select modules in any category according to their interest and career aspirations.

The above are all the modules available in the Department. For those offered in 06/07 only, please click the respective levels of "Modules Offered" under the Related Links.
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