GEOG10020 Geography of Cities

Academic Year 2017/2018

This module will introduce you to cities and their geography. It is designed as an introduction and so we will explore the city with a variety of perspectives which will include both historical and contemporary. This has the aim of developing your understanding of how various forces and processes come together to create the living entity that is a city. The focus of the module will largely, but not exclusively, be on the urban systems of Europe and North America. As you develop your knowledge and skills you will find yourself moving from description towards analysis and from a perspective the focuses on the particular to one that understands issues in their comparative context. While there will be formal lectures, an important element of this module will be work undertaken in tutorials. In these groups you will explore the main topics of the module and by working with real data you will develop your skills.

Extensive use is made of the Blackboard electronic learning environment.

Extensive use is made of electronic resources, especially the UCD Blackboard environment. No special computer skills are needed, just a basic familiarity with computers and a willingness to use them.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

You will find that this module develops your geographical knowledge as well as some important skills.
* You will develop an understanding of the nature and character of cities
* You will learn how the various forces combine to produce the places in which we live
* You will learn to use a diverse range of geographical sources.

Though this process you will enhance your skills in the following areas:
* Ability to work a group member as well as an individual
* Ability to describe, summarise, analyse and communicate knowledge
* Ability to apply knowledge to solve problems

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

15
Small Group

10
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

95
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Essay: An essay on a topic derived from the module and allow you to demonstrate your analytic and communication skills.

60

 Week 11
Continuous Assessment: A short written piece designed to allow you to demonstrate your ability to synthesise and communicate.

30

 Week 6
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: This will be a short assessment, taken early in the module, to provide an opportunity to demonstrate an engagement with the module and the acquisition of some important concepts.

10

 Week 4

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

A resit will be available during the first semester of 2016/17 and will comprise an essay on a topic covered by the module. Details will be posted on Blackboard.

Name Role
Dr Arlene Crampsie Tutor