ATS3553 - Field studies in regional sustainability - 2018

The unit explores the concepts of regional development and sustainability, and draws attention to the practical constraints and issues associated with translating such concepts into regional policy and practice. Field-study takes place in South Africa and includes focus on topics such as: effects of commercial agriculture on soil and water quality; transnational water-sharing and flood management; ecotourism and conservation in nature parks; urbanisation, transportation and migration in environment-industry corridors; environmental education, health, and local ecological management.

By the end of the unit, students are expected to have:

1. Knowledge on varied social and resource dimensions of problems associated with regional sustainability;
2. Ability to identify, describe, and interpret the concept of regional sustainability in the context of a developing country;
3. Practical skills and field-based experience for research and policy formulation for sustainable regional development.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. + Additional requirements + International fieldtrip

See also Unit timetable information

Geographical science

Geography and environmental science - South Africa

Human geography