GG1002 A World in Crisis?

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Various times available on a sign-up basis

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Module coordinator

Dr M B Sothern

Dr M B Sothern
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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

Contemporary global problems such as pollution, biodiversity loss and population growth are critical issues for the planet's future and demonstrate the interdependence of social and environmental systems. This module unpacks the complexity of these challenges by analyzing different manifestations of 'a world in crisis' as questions of geography - shaped by geographic processes operating at a range of scales (from the global to the local). The module thus explores how Geography works as a 'world discipline' that is equipped to examine global problems from a range of human, environmental and physical geography perspectives. Teaching comprises a mix of lecture learning and project work on selected global problems.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS GG1001

Assessment pattern

100% continual assessment.

Re-assessment

100% continual assessment.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 x 1-hour lectures (x 10 weeks), 4 x 1 hour tutorials, 4 x 2 hour laboratory. Optional 1/2 day field-trip (weather permitting)

Scheduled learning hours

46

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

154

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Show a clear appreciation of the role geography plays in helping to understand contemporary global crises
  • Present arguments professionally and critically
  • Show a clear understanding of some of the diversity of written presentation methods
  • Show development in their interpersonal and group work skills
  • Evidence an ability to apply geographic concepts of 'scale' to contemporary issues