BIS homework

1. Hongmin Du
2299867

2. 
About Geography
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 Founded on a strong
tradition of exploration,
Geography is enquiry-
driven and our curriculum
provides both the
knowledge and skills to
investigate effectively the
world around us.
https://www.ucd.ie/geography/study/undergraduateprogrammes/

3. 
Course Information
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1. BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
2. Full Time - Undergraduate Studies
3. CAO Code: DN500 (Joint Honours)
4. CAO Points Range 2016: 310 - 575
5. Length of Course: 3 Years
6. Average Intake: 280
Leaving Certificate:
Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, a
third language & three other recognised subjects.
You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in
two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/H7
in the remaining four subjects.
https://www.myucd.ie/courses/arts-humanities-social-science/geography/

4. 
 Geography is taught in lectures,
tutorials and labs, as well as through
significant independent reading and
study. Some modules have an online
component.
 Assessment is generally a combination
of continuous assessment, tutorial or
laboratory participation and end-of-
semester exams.
Course Information
https://www.myucd.ie/courses/arts-humanities-social-science/geography/

5. 
 Geographical Perspectives:
Society and Environment
 Earth Systems
 People, Places and Regions
 Introduction to the City
First Year
https://www.myucd.ie/courses/arts-humanities-social-science/geography/

6. 
 Geographical Research Techniques
 Fluvial Geomorphology
 Quaternary Environmental Change
 Political Geography
 World Urbanisation
 Globalisation: Regional and World
Economy
 Climatology
Second Year
https://www.myucd.ie/courses/arts-humanities-social-science/geography/

7. 
 Political Geography of EU
Integration
 US Foreign Policy
 Development Geographies
 Creative Destruction
 Environmental
Management
Third Year
https://www.myucd.ie/courses/arts-humanities-social-science/geography/
 Ideas in Geography
 Geographic Information
Systems
 River Catchment Management
 The Quaternary of Ireland
 Planetary Geomorphology
 Techniques and Fieldwork in
Geomorphology

8.  Employers value the ability of Geography
graduates to investigate, analyse, critique and
interpret complex phenomena. Their
combination of spatial understanding and
technical skills makes graduates especially
attractive to prospective employers.
Competency in Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) in particular is in increasing
demand across the private and public sectors.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
https://www.myucd.ie/courses/arts-humanities-social-science/geography/

9.  Graduates have found employment as:
1. Educators at primary and second level, as well as in
high profile national and international universities
2. Social science researchers and policy analysts with
Teagasc, ESRI, NGOs and Government departments
3. GIS specialists working, for example, with the Local
Government Management Agency
4. Planners in both local government and private sector
consultancies
 Many graduates continue with further study of their
discipline or proceed directly to master’s degrees in
social sciences, law, or business.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
https://www.myucd.ie/courses/arts-humanities-social-science/geography/

10. Hongmin Du
2299867