GEOG 1103 - Economy, Environment and Place
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 1103 Course Economy, Environment and Place Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GEST 1003 Assessment Tutorial participation and exercises, Online quiz, Essay, Exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jungho Suh
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Develop a sound understanding of the basic economic concepts, such as opportunity costs, prisoners' dilemmas, gross domestic product (GDP) and employment, and thier relevance to human-induced contemporary environmental problems. 2 Develop an understanding of public disputation over the choice of economic policy instruments in response to market failure. 3 Examine the economic dimension of sustainability, using the concept of GDP and unemployment. 4 Examine the limitations associated with GDP measurement, and understand various indices of human well-being. 5 Compare and contrast the ecocentric and anthropocentirc views of sustainability, making use of the conceptual framework of the I=PAT (Impact = Population x Affluence x Technology) equation. 6 Examine the contested meaning of the utilitarian doctrine, 'the greatest happiness of the greatest number'. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ,6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ,6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ,6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1, 2, 6 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no required text for this course. However, the following text is highly recommened.
Cato, M.S. 2021, Environment and Economy, Routledge, London.Recommended Resources
Although there is no required text, the following text well fits with the themes of GEOG 1103.
Cato, M.S. 2021, Environment and Economy, Routledge, London.
Hard copies of this text are available from the University of Adelaide bookshop at the North Terrace Campus. Electronic copies of additional readings will be posted to the course MyUni. Look for 'Course Readings' on the navigation menu.Online Learning
The MyUni website for the course will provide you with access to course materials, announcements and many other features to help manage your study. You are advised to regularly visit the MyUni website for the course to receive course announcements and reminders.
You will need the following to access MyUni:
· a computer with an Internet connection;
· a PC running Windows 95 or higher or a Mac running Mac OS 8.6 or higher;
· a JavaScript enabled web browser (Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher);
· the Adobe Reader software
(download from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html);
· your University of Adelaide username and password.
To reach the MyUni website for the course follow the links from the University of Adelaide's Homepage http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ to Login to MyUni https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login. When you open the course website you will find material related to the course. You will need to enter a username and password to enter the MyUni website.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Although the lectures are intended to help you understand the key concepts discussed in the textbook, the lectures aim to add value and not just to regurgitate the text. Some material presented in lectures may come from diverse other sources. The lecture slides will be posted, in pdf format, to the course MyUni website progressively after lectures. That way, you are free from having to reproduce the material in the Powerpoint slides during lectures. However, much detail will be conveyed to the audience verbally. Lecture recordings are uploaded to the course MyUni. However, bear in mind that recordings may be failed without prior notice due to technical problems. Therefore, it is imperative for you attend lectures and take notes. Tutorials provide opportunities to explore the ideas, perspectives and issues central to the course, through discussion, debate and collaboration amongst colleague students.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2 hour lecture per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week 12 hours per semester 4 hours reading per week 48 hours per semester 4 hours assignment preparation per week 48 hours per semester 2 hours exam preparation per week 24 hours per semester Total 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
* The sequence of lectures is subject to change.Schedule Week 1 Resource scarcity and opportunity cost Week 2 Neoclassical approach to environmental problems Week 3 Sources of market failure Week 4 Policy instruments for pollution controls Week 5 Geographies of policy responses to environmental problems Week 6 Utilitarianism and free market economy Week 7 Economic growth and the economic dimension of sustainability Week 8 Economic growth and ecological sustainability Week 9 Pathways to a green economy Week 10 Pathways to a green economy (cont'd) Week 11 Pathways to a green economy (cont'd) Week 12 Course summary / Exam preparation Specific Course Requirements
Students are expected to participate in a one-hour tutorial per week. Students can attend their assigned session only unless otherwise arranged. Your tutor will keep monitoring your tutorial attendance. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessment for the course is based on four components. Your grade will be determined by the aggregate mark that comprises of these components. The following table shows the percentage weightings of the graded work required by the course, and how the assessment activities are linked to the course learning outcomes.Assessment task Task type Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes Tutorial participation Formative and summative 10 1,2,3,4,5,6 Online quiz Summative 10 1,3,4 Academic essay Formative and summative 40 2,3,4,5,6 End-of-semester exam Summative 40 1,3,4,5,6 Assessment Related Requirements
Note that you will receive a FNS (Fail No Submission) grade if you fail to complete all of online quiz, academic essay, and the end-of-semester exam.Assessment Detail
Information available upon enrolment.Submission
Information available upon enrolment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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