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2nd Year Courses in Geography
2nd Year Courses in Geography
There are two independent second-year courses in Geography. GOG 201 is normally held in the first semester and GOG 202 in the second semester. Credit for each course may be obtained separately and, in addition, an aggregate mark of at least 50% will be deemed to be equivalent to a year-long course GOG 2, provided that a candidate obtains the required subminimum in each component. No supplementary examinations will be offered for either course.
Practical work is an integral part of both courses and is related to the relevant lecture courses and the development of research techniques.
Both GOG 102 and EAR 101 are required before a student may register for GOG 201 or GOG 202. At the discretion of the Head of Department, students who have an aggregated pass of at least 60% for GOG 1 (i.e. EAR 101 plus GOG 102) may be allowed to register for GOG 201 and GOG 202.
GOG201 Space & Place in Southern Africa I
GOG201 Space & Place in Southern Africa I
This course examines fundamental processes that determine the physical and human geography of southern Africa. Concepts, theories and examples from other regions help us to understand the southern African experience. Contemporary issues such as environmental change and associated problems of human development will be examined. Selected human and physical geographical perspectives are used to understand rural and urban landscapes.
Semester:
First
Lecturers:
Dr S. Memela & Ms P. Irvine
Prerequisites:
EAR101 50 %, GOG102 50 %, OR GOG 1 60 % (If less than 50 % is achieved in either of the component courses).
DP Requirements:
Over 80 % lecture attendance; attendance and completion of ALL tutorials, assignments and practicals.
Aggregation:
GOG201 and GOG202 can be aggregated as GOG 2 at the Head of Department's discretion.
Credits:
20 (i.e. a minimum of 200 notional hours)
Marks:
Coursework: 50 %
Exam: 50 %
Examination:
A single three-hour exam or two, two-hour papers, the structure is communicated during the course.
Sub-Minimum:
40 %. The sub-minimum applies to the individual class, exam, and overall marks.
Supplementary Examination:
A supplementary exam may be awarded if a sub-minimum (40 %) is obtained for each of the class, exam and overall marks.
GOG201 Space & Place in Southern Africa II
GOG201 Space & Place in Southern Africa II
This course further examines fundamental processes that determine the physical and human geography of southern Africa. Concepts, theories and examples from other regions help us to understand the southern African experience. Contemporary issues such as environmental change and associated problems of human development will be examined. Selected human and physical geographical perspectives are used to understand rural and urban landscapes. Currently, this course considers Water Resources in Southern Africa in Term 3 and Biogeography in Term 4.
Semesters:
Second
Lecturers:
Dr S. Strydom & Dr G. McGregor.
Prerequisites:
EAR101 50 %, GOG102 50 %, OR GOG 1 60 % (If less than 50 % is achieved in either of the component courses).
DP Requirements:
Over 80 % lecture attendance; attendance and completion of ALL tutorials, assignments and practicals.
Aggregation:
GOG201 and GOG202 can be aggregated as GOG 2 at the Head of Department's discretion.
Credits:
20 (i.e. a minimum of 200 notional hours)
Marks:
Coursework: 50 %
Exam: 50 %
Examination:
A single three-hour exam, OR two, two-hour papers, the structure is communicated during the course.
Sub-Minimum:
40 %. The sub-minimum applies to the individual class, exam, and overall marks.
Note: There are NO supplementary exams for this course.
Supplementary Examination:
A supplementary exam may be awarded if a sub-minimum (40 %) is obtained for each of the class, exam and overall marks.
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