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GEOG 1104 - Population and Environment in Australia

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

Population and Environment tend to be treated quite separately in Australia, yet there are strong and important two-way relationships between them. This course focuses on these interactions and explores their implications for Australia's future. The contemporary dynamics of population growth, composition and spatial distribution are examined and analysed and the role environmental factors have had in shaping them is explored. Equally too, the impact of population on environment is examined. The constraints that environmental factors, especially water, have placed on the development of the Australian population are investigated, along with the likely influence of future climate change. A particular focus is the changing spatial distribution of the population with issues like urbanisation, 'sea change' and rural depopulation and their inter-relationship with the environment being explored. An important focus is on internal and international migration's influence in changing the population size, structure and distribution and how it affects, and is affected by, the environment. Indigenous Australians and their special relationship with the environment is discussed separately.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code GEOG 1104
    Course Population and Environment in Australia
    Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Incompatible GEST 1004
    Assessment tutorial paper (15%), tutorial participation (10%), essay (35%), exam (40%)
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rudd

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. An understanding of the scale and nature of the population and environment relationship in Australia
    2. An understanding of the processes underlying demographic change and the range of theories which explain those changes
    3. An understanding of the spatial distribution of Australia’s population and its relationship with environment, exploring the special case of the indigenous population and the likely impact of climate change.
    4. An understanding of urban and rural change and the increasing movement of population to coastal locations (‘sea change’)
    5. To assess policies at national, state and local levels which impinge upon the population–environment relationship.
    6. Ability to present arguments with high quality written and verbal skills
    7. Interdisciplinary problem –solving skills
    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)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-5 and 7
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 5,6,7
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 7
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,6
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5,6
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-5
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 6
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Although there is no prescribed text for this course as there is no one book that deals with the Population and Environment relationship in Australia which has tended to be a relatively neglected area of research. Data sources and literature have been compiled and are available on MyUni for easy student access. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides important census data on Australia’s population and it distribution in the form of publications and online material.
    http://www.abs.gov.au/
    Online Learning
    MYUNI will be used for course –related announcements, emails to all students etc. information about weekly tutorial assignments and readings –pdf s on Myuni ,also essay topics and recommended readings
    The posting of Lecture material for all lecturers participating in the course.

    You are advised to regularly visit the MyUni website for the course to receive course announcements and reminders.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lectures followed up by tutorials on related topics providing readings as specified. Lecture and tutorial reading –integrated with specific modules
    Lectures and Tutorial Topics
    World population trends and Australia’s place in a changing global context
    Australia’s population and distribution/ Processes in demographic change
    Tutorial : Australia’s Population and environment
    Impact of migration on Coasts in Australia
    Tutorial: Population impact on coasts
    Indigenous Population and the environment
    Tutorial Indigenous population issues
    Population and Urban Planning
    Tutorial: Population and Urban planning Issues
    Water Sustainability, Climate and Agriculture
    Tutorial: The role of biochar in carbon budgeting
    Climate and Migration
    Tutorial: Population and Water Resources
    Population, Environment and Development
    Tutorial: Environment and development/Carrying capacity
    Population, environment and health
    Tutorial: Climate Change and Human Health

    Essay Topics provide an opportunity to cover more in-depth aspects of the course
    The exam will assess how well students have understood the lectures and undertaken tutorial readings and participated in discussions of all sections listed above.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    · Structured learning (2 lectures and 1 Tutorial ) 3 hours per week
    · Background reading and tutorial readings: 4 hours per week
    · Essay and Summary paper –research and preparation :3 hours per week (average)
    · Exam revision: 2 hours per week averaged over course topics.
     
    Learning Activities Summary
    Lecture Topics

    Introduction: Population and its global importance 
    Australia’s Changing Population 
    Global International Migration 
    Australia’s Population Distribution and internal migration 
    South Australia’s population
    The population: environment Debate in Australia
    Coastal development and the Environment
    Indigenous population and the environment
    Population and Environment: poverty & globalisation
    Cities: Growth and Change 
    Population & Environment: knowledge and gender
    Cities: Environmental Issues and Impacts 
    Economic Growth and Population 
    Policy Responses to Climate Change
    Climate and Migration 
    Population and Water 
    Climate and Australia’s Population 
    Climate change – future impact
    Population, environment and development 
    Environmental migration 
    Population, Environment and Health 
    Population, Environment and Social change
    Research and Policy Issues
    Exam Summary 
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Exam (2 hours) 40 %, (Semester 1 exam period that all students are required to be available)
    To evaluate students’ understanding of the key concepts in the population – environment relationship. The exam will be in two sections of equal value. One short answer section covering all tutorial topics and the other requiring longer essay answers relating to overall course content.

    Tutorial Participation 10 %,
    Tutorial summary paper 500 words 15%,
    Students will be required to write a short summary paper on Australia’s population based on the first tutorial session and readings relating to lectures so that there is a common knowledge of the demographic situation in Australia and the processes shaping its distribution and composition.
    Essay 2000 words 35 %
    Students will be required to write an essay on one of 4 topics set by the co-ordinator which will be provided in week 5 (before the break).
    Assessment Related Requirements
    To attend tutorials, complete assignments and sit the 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 .

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