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Environmental
systems on a global scale: fluvial, arid, karst, coastal and
glacial environments; Ecosystems and humans; Utilisation of
environmental resources: global occurrence, use and depletion
of non-renewable energy, water and soil resources)
Nature of human geography; Demography of world population; Food
resources; Urbanisation: models of urban structure, functional
areas in cities, cities in developing countries; politico-geographical
organization: nations and states in conflict, regions in the
news; tourism. |
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| To teach
and guide students of diverse backgrounds to a knowledge and
understanding of Environmental and Human Geography; the relationship
between man and his environment and the issues that arise from
this interaction |
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- Students
will be exposed to basic geographic concepts of location,
size and scale, physical and cultural attributes, spatial
interaction and regions, basic geomorphological conceps
and theories.
- Students
will have gained sufficient knowledge on the interaction
between man and his environment regarding the impact of
population and settlements on the physical environment,
sustainable food production and geopolitical factors responsible
for interstate and intrastate conflict.
- Students
will be able to think critically on population dynamics,
rural and urban settlements, food production and geopolitical
entities.
- Students
will understand the ways in which data or information on
population, settlements, food production and geo-political
entities are gathered, compiled, analyzed and evaluated.
- Students
will be aware of the holistic interaction between man and
his environment and the specific problems that arise from
this and that are currently topical and being experienced
in the world and South Africa
- Students
will have self confidence to communicate on problems that
arise from the man –environment interaction.
- Students
will demonstrate the ability to read, interpret and learn
on their own from the resource material.
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| Waugh D
: Geography; an integrated approach ( Third Ed) |
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| Tests,
Practicals and Examinations |
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