Geography (faster route) BSc
Geographic Thought GEOG4013
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course explores the major issues, debates and controversies involved in the development of concepts in geographical enquiry
Timetable
Two one-hour lectures per week during Semester 1 and a one hour tutorial weekly in Semester 1
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
Geographical Techniques GEOG4015
Assessment
One tutorial essay during semester 1 (40%) - and an essay examination in December (60%).
Main Assessment In: December
Course Aims
This course aims to provide a working knowledge of the major issues, debates and controversies involved in the development of concepts in geographical enquiry.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ describe the major issues, debates and controversies involved in the development of concepts in geographical enquiry;
■ critically discuss the major aspects of the discipline's conceptual history from ancient times to the present;
■ assess the relative merits of different conceptual approaches in Geography;
■ discuss within Geography the wider intellectual, scientific, political and environmental debates.