DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
SEMESTER I / SEMESTER IIYEAR ONE
Prerequisite Courses for Specialisation
ADEA1111 : / Analysis Techniques in Geography (3)
ADEA1114 : / Malaysia in a Changing World (3)
/ YEAR ONE
Prerequisite Courses for Specialisation
ADEA1112 : / Physical Geography : Processes and Forms (3)
ADEA1113 : / Human Georgraphy : Patterns and Process (3)
YEAR TWO
Compulsory Courses
ADEA2107 : / Geographic Information System (3)
ADEA2108 : / Systems Approach in Physical Geography (3)
Elective Courses (Choose 2)
ADEA2309 : / Economic Geography (3)
ADEA2316 : / Population Geography and Demography (3)
ADEA2321 : / Techniques in Social Impact Demography (3)
ADEA2326 : / Climatology (3)
ADEA2330 : / Hydrology (3)
ADEA3320 : / Political Geography (3)
/ YEAR TWO
Compulsory Courses
ADEA2102 : / Locational and Spatial Analysis (3)
ADEA2123 : / Quatitative Method In Geography (3)
ADEA2324 : / Interpretation of Aerial Photograph and Remote Sensing (3)
Elective Courses (Choose 2)
ADEA2304 : / Transport Geography (3)
ADEA2325 : / Geomorphology (3)
ADEA2327 : / Social Geography (3)
ADEA2329 : / Geography of Rural Settlement (3)
ADEA3326 : / Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3)
(Requirement : ADEA2107)
ADEA3334 : / Agriculture Geography (3)
SHORT SEMESTER (YEAR TWO)
Compulsory to all Major students
ADEA2109 : / Human – Environment Interaction in the Field (3)
YEAR THREE
Compulsory Courses
ADEA3108 : / Southeast Asia in Transformation (3)
Elective Courses
ADEA2306 : / Tropical Hydrology (3)
ADEA3307 : / Urban Geography (3)
ADEA3312 : / Advanced Remote Sensing (3)
ADEA3322 : / Geography of Tourism (3)
ADEA3327 : / Selected Regions (3)
ADEA3329 : / Geography & Resource Analysis (3)
ADEA3330 : / Retail Geography (3)
ADEA3380 : / Academic Project (P) (3)
/ YEAR THREE
Compulsory Courses
ADEA3109 : / Colloquium on Global Issues A Geographical Perspective (3)
Elective Courses
ADEA3107 : / Application & Implementation of Geographic Information Systems (3) (Requirement : ADEA3326)
ADEA3304 : / Urban Planning and Regional Development (3)
ADEA3328 : / Environmental Disaster Geography (3)
ADEA3331 : / Geography of Election (3)
ADEA3332 : / Urban Development In Southeast Asia (3)
ADEA3333 : / Water Resources (3)
ADEA3480 : / Academic Project (P) (3)
(Requirement : ADEA3380 : Academic Project (P) (3))
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
SEMESTER I / SEMESTER IISHORT SEMESTER (YEAR THREE)
Compulsory to all Major students
ADEA3190 : / Practicum (4)
YEAR FOUR
Students are required to complete their credit accumulation for graduation purposes.
The courses offered are subject to change.
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
(1) Majoring (73 credits)
Requirement : Pass with at least Grade C in the Prerequisite, Compulsory and Elective Courses.
Compulsory / ElectiveYEAR ONE / Semester I / ADEA1111
ADEA1114 / Not offered
Semester II / ADEA1112
ADEA1113 / Not offered
YEAR TWO / Semester I / ADEA2107
ADEA2108 / Choose at least two (2) courses as listed in the semester to fulfill the credit requirement
Semester II / ADEA2102
ADEA2123
ADEA2324 / Choose at least two (2) courses as listed in the semester to fulfill the credit requirement
Short Semester / ADEA2109
YEAR THREE / Semester I / ADEA3108 / Choose at least three (3) courses as listed in the semester to fulfill the credit requirement
Semester II / ADEA3109 / Choose at least four (4) courses as listed in the semester to fulfill the credit requirement
Short Semester / ADEA3190
YEAR FOUR / Semester I / Students are required to complete their credit accumulation for graduation purposes.
(2) Minoring (33 credits)
Requirement : Pass with at least Grade C in the Prerequisite and Elective Courses.
Compulsory / ElectiveYEAR ONE / Semester I / ADEA1111
ADEA1114 / Not offered
Semester II / ADEA1112
ADEA1113 / Not offered
YEAR TWO / Semester I / Choose at least seven (7) courses base on the student’s level of study to fulfil the credit requirement.
Semester II
YEAR THREE / Semester I
Semester II
YEAR FOUR / Semester I
The total credit hours for conferment of the degree is 124 credits.
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
(3) External Faculty Electives
SEMESTER I / SEMESTER IIYEAR TWO
Elective Courses
ADEA2309 : / Economic Geography (3)
ADEA2316 : / Population Geography and Demography (3)
ADEA2326 : / Climatology (3)
ADEA2330 : / Hydrology (3)
ADEA3320 : / Political Geography (3)
/ YEAR TWO
Elective Courses
ADEA2304 : / Transportation Geography (3)
ADEA2327 : / Social Geography (3)
ADEA2329 : / Geography of Rural Settlement (3)
ADEA3334 : / Agriculture Georgraphy (3)
YEAR THREE
Elective Courses
ADEA2306 : / Tropical Hydrology (3)
ADEA3307 : / Urban Geography (3)
ADEA3322 : / Geography of Tourism (3)
ADEA3327 : / Selected Regions (3)
ADEA3329 : / Geography and Resource Analysis (3)
ADEA3330 : / Retail Geography (3)
/ YEAR THREE
Elective Courses
ADEA3304 : / Urban Planning and Regional Development (3)
ADEA3328 : / Environmental Disaster Geography (3)
ADEA3331 : / Geography of Elections (3)
ADEA3332 : / Urban Development In Southeast Asia (3)
ADEA3333 : / Water Resources (3)
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
PROGRAMME’S LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:
1. To master the concepts and knowledge in the field of geography to ensure the knowledge will benefit the universal development of human life.
2. To practise the methodological and technical skills in geography in order to enhance the marketability of graduates.
3. To apply effectively the interpersonal skills and to implement the responsibilities to the society and stakeholders.
4. To practice work ethics centred on responsibility, competency and professionalism.
5. To offer solutions through writing, oral communication and team work while demonstrating leadership ability.
6. To utilize the problem solving skills by applying and adapting scientific methods in geography, to assist the evaluation of development issues in line with national needs.
7. To employ skills in ICT, GIS and Remote Sensing as the platform in helping lifelong learning process.
8. To practice management and entrepreneurial skills.
ADEA1111 ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHY
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Apply statistic descriptive skills in geographical research.
2. Analyse data in spatial context.
3. Classify suitable techniques for different data analysis.
4. Report analysis result in writing and oral.
SYNOPSIS OF COURSE CONTENT
This course discusses the following topics:
1. Early statistics - min, median and mod.
2. Central tendency and distribution measurement.
3. Spatial distribution analysis.
4. Relationship analysis and accessibility index.
5. Map analysis - physical and human criteria; map scale, distance measurement, area, cross section and earth display.
6. Thematic map - pointed map, chloropleths map, isopleths map and flow map.
7. Analyse questionnaire survey - sampling; data collections; analysis and data presentations.
MAIN REFERENCES
1. Mcgrew, J. C. Jr. & Monroe, C. B. 2000. An Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving in Geography (2nd ed). USA: McGraw-Hill.
2. Barber, G. M. 1988. Elementary Statistics for Geographers. New York: The Guilford Press.
3. Toyne, P. & Newby, P. T. 1974. Techniques in Human Geography. London: McMillan.
4. Lounsbury, J. F. & Aldrich, F. T. 1986. Introduction to Geographic Field Methods and Techniques (2nd ed). Ohio: Charles & Merill Publication Co.
5. Abd Rahim Md Nor. 1999. Kaedah Menganalisis Data Berkomputer. Shah Alam: Fajar Bakti.
6. Choong, M. L. 1990. Statistik 1. Petaling Jaya: IBS Buku Sdn. Bhd.
7. Kuan, K. S. 1998. Statistik Permulaan. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
8. Nur Azah Abdul Manaf. 2000. Statistik. Johor: UTM.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%
ADEA1112 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY: PROCESSES AND FORMS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students are able to:
1. To be able to express the definition, scope and main focus of the field of Physical Geography.
2. To elaborate on the fundamental concepts of Physical Geography.
3. To explain main theories in Physical Geography by means of real life examples.
4. To identify the strengths/contributions, weaknesses and also the relevance of the theories in the context of current situation.
5. To observe the appropriateness of theories to real life situations.
SYNOPSIS OF COURSE CONTENT
This course introduces the students to systems approach forms and processes in physical geography. The main components of the physical world which will be analyzed include the atmosphere, the biosphere, the hydrosphere and the lithosphere. The course will also touch on the effects, whether intended or otherwise, of human interactions on the physical world.
MAIN REFERENCES
1. De Blij, H. J., Muller, P. O. & Williams, R. S. 2004. Physical Geography: The Global Environment. New York: Oxford University Press.
2. Strahler, A. & Strahler, A. 1996. Introducing Physical Geography. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Christopherson, R. W. 2003. Geosystem: An Introduction to Physical Geography. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prenctice Hall.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Continuous Assessment : 30%
Final Examination : 70%
ADEA1113 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY - PATTERNS AND PROCESS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. State the definition, scope and main focus of human geography.
2. Describe the basic concepts in human geography.
3. Explain the major theories of human geography with real examples.
4. Identify the strength/contribution weaknesses of the theories in contemporary situations.
5. Observe the conformance of the theories in real world situations.
SYNOPSIS OF COURSE CONTENT
The course focuses on the definition and scope of human geography. The various aspects of human geography shall be examined especially in terms of the basic concepts and theories postulated in relation to the aspects. The application of the concepts and theories to real world situations would also be highlighted to the students.
MAIN REFERENCES
1. Getis, A., Getis J. & Fellmann J. 2008. Introduction to Geography (11th ed). Boston: McGraw Hill.
2. De Blij, H.J. 1993. Human Geography: Culture, Society and Space. New York: John Wiley
3. Bergman, E. F. 1995. Human Geography: Cultures, Connections and Landscapes. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Continuous Assessment : 30%
Final Examination : 70%
ADEA1114 MALAYSIA IN A CHANGING WORLD
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Identify the various characteristics and patterns of physical and human geography of Malaysia.
2. Examine the various development issues faced by the country.
3. Relate the influence of the physical and human geography to the issues faced.
4. Compare the issues faced in the country in the global context.
SYNOPSIS OF COURSE CONTENT
The course will examine the changes in the characteristics and patterns of physical and human geography in Malaysia. Focus shall also be given to the relationship and the influence of the physical and human geography on the development issues faced in the country. Finally these issues shall be compared to global situations.
MAIN REFERENCES
1. Aiken, S. R., Leigh, C. H., Leinbach, T. R. & Moss, M. R. 1982. Development and Environmnet in Peninsular Malaysia. Singapore: McGraw Hill.
2. Brookfield, H. C. 1994. Transformation with Industrialisation in Peninsular Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Oxford University Press.
3. Cho, G. 1990. The Malaysian Economy Spatial Perspectives. London: Routledge.
4. Hill, R. D. 2002. Southeast Asia: People, Land and Economy. Sydney: Allen and Unwin.
5. Tarling, N. 1998. Nations and States in Southeast Asia. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
6. Zaharah Haji Mahmud. 2003. Traditional Landscapes of the Malays of the Peninsula. Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Continuous Assessment : 30%
Final Examination : 70%
ADEA2102 LOCATIONAL AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Describe basic concepts in the study of location and spatial distribution and the relationship between the two.
2. Identify basic geographical theories relating to location and spatial distribution of geographical phenomena.
3. Examine the structure of basic land use and transportation models.
4. Apply models in the context of the real world.
5. Evaluate the applicability of models in the real world.
SYNOPSIS OF COURSE CONTENT
This course will emphasize on the importance of locational analysis and spatial organization as a central tenet in the study of human geography. This course will go on to examine selected basic theories and theoretical concepts related to location and spatial processes. In the concluding section, the course will discuss the need for adaption and adjustments of these principles to fit the real world context.
MAIN REFERENCES
1. Abler, R., Adams, J. S. & Gould, P. 1971. Spatial Organisation: The Geographer’s View of the World. Prentice-HallGregory, D. & Walford, R. 1989. Horizons in Human Geography. London: Macmillan, 1989.
2. Haggett, P. 1983. Geography: A Modern Synthesis. New York and London: Harper & Row.
3. Haggett, P. 1965. Locational Analysis in Human Geography. London: Edward Arnold Ltd.
4. Kent, W. A. & Bradford, M. G. 1981. Geografi Manusia: Teori-teori dan Penggunaannya. Petaling Jaya: Fajar Bakti.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Continuous Assessment : 30%
Final Examination : 70%
ADEA2107 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Define the basic concepts in Geographic Information Systems.
2. Describe the fundamental principles and methodologies of Geographic Information Systems.
3. Explain the elemental components of Geographic Information Systems.
4. Identify the essentials in developing a Geographic Information Systems database.
5. Describe the techniques in manipulating spatial data to display the outcomes in map form using computer information technology and Geographic Information Systems software.
SYNOPSIS OF COURSE CONTENT
The course introduces students to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and its basic principles and methodologies. It emphasises database development which comprises map scanning, georeferencing, map digitisation and data entry. The course also focuses on data and map manipulation using GIS software and the information technology.
MAIN REFERENCES
1. Chang, Kang-tsung. 2007. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. New York: Mc Graw Hill.