Introduction to the unit KGA172 Space, Place and Nature Presented by Associate Professor Elaine Stratford Semester 2

On successful completion of this unit you will know and be able to – employ basic geographical terminology and concepts, – find, evaluate, analyse and reference appropriate literature, – contribute to debates about development and sustainability comprehend and be able to explain spatial patterns, generate basic maps, field sketches and graphs, and communicate in written and graphical forms apply key academic skills and – engage in critical thinking, discussion and listening, and in self- reflection and reflection upon the viewpoints of others and – research, plan and conduct fieldwork to collect data analyse and interpret basic spatial, numerical and qualitative information synthesize and integrate knowledge of social and Earth systems

GETTING STARTED Part 1

About your presenter and team A little bit about me – – [messages] – [direct connect] is the unit coordinator for KGA172 in the north of the State As a general rule, for day-to-day inquiries, please contact workshop staff, or Bergmann, E.F. and Renwick, W.H. (2008) Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, 4 th edition. Pearson, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. – Available in Coop Bookshop and copies in UTAS Library Reserve Lectures in this unit have been developed by Dr Christopher Watson, Dr Joanna Ellison, Dr Greg Unwin, and enriched by earlier work completed by Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick and Dr Ronlyn Duncan. MyLO

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Lectures Module 1 - Space – Introduction – Spatial data – Accuracy in mapping – Spatial technologies Module 2 - Nature – Understandings of nature – Ecosystem processes – Ecosystem dynamics – Soil formation – Soil conservation – Fluvial processes – Aeolian processes – Glacial and periglacial processes – Physical limits on biota – Historical biogeography – Coastal processes Module 3 - Place – Understandings of place – Homo sapiens in the ecosystem – Wilderness and nature – Quantifying intangible values – Geoconservation – Biodiversity conservation – Conflicts and challenges – the commons – Conflicts and challenges – forests – Conflicts and challenges – tourism – Conflicts and challenges – technology – Conflicts and challenges – economy and close

Workshops

Workshops start in Week 1 Launceston Brooks T5.113 Tuesday – Wednesday – Sign up for a workshop at Room S268 Level 2, Science Building Cradle Coast Room B135 Friday – pm No need to sign up to a workshop – you are already on the list!

Have you heard about the minor in spatial science? Looking for two more introductory units? Try KGG102 GIS Introduction and KGG103 Remote Sensing Introduction, and their intermediate counterparts KGG212 and KGG213. Units listed below in blue have a full physical presence in Launceston. All units are available to all students in the State. Intermediate units in our KGA stream KGA213 Natural Environment Field Techniques – December – great follow-on from introductory units and based in the field KGA202 Geography of Asia KGA204 Earth, Climate, Life KGA205 Geographies of the Human Landscape – available by DE from Launceston and Cradle Coast by negotiation with Elaine KGA223 Environmental Management – winter into Launceston For additional details see Course and Unit Handbook in October Thinking ahead!

Advanced units KGA stream KGA300 Environment Research Project KGA308 Global Political Ecology [not offered 2011] KGA 319 Making Sense of Climate Change [social science orientation] KGA320 Our Changing Climate [science orientation] KGA326 Environmental Geomorphology KGA327 Conservation Geomorphology [not offered 2011] KGA331 Vegetation Management KGA332 Fauna Conservation Management Advanced units KGA stream KGA333 Forest Ecosystems KGA334 Agroforestry KGA340 Historical Geography: Making the Tasmanian Landscape KGA373 Sustainable Settlements KGA378 Wilderness Management KGA381 Environmental Impact Assessment And don’t forget, it’s never too early to start talking to us about aspirations in honours, graduate diploma and masters coursework programs.