Subject List

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i'm going to write for the the most BORING entry EVER!! do click the 'x' button if you really not interested in what I'm going to post... actually aku pun naik juling tengok semua nih sambil dah mula mual2 sekarang... hahhahaha read on your own risk TQ

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pagi2 ni bangun2 jer dah sakit perut... so tadak mood untuk sambung tidow... oppss kantoi... settle pape patut... bla bla bla... terus on lappy... seronok jugak layan lagu Taylor Swift pagi2 buta until now haaaa... mau join??? jenguk2 FB... 10 minit... ohh mula pening2 plus perut buat hal lagi... errr... aku rasa nak cipta lappy yang tak guna backlight lah... boleh?? macamana tu??? still wondering >_<

hari mula hujan renyai2... wow! masyuk nih mau tido... but as I said... malas pulak... weeee pelik nih... so still berselubung dalam selimut... hahahaha my mum macam nak join sekali jer =P tup2 jaa... hujan mula lebat dan guruh start berdentam-dentum... damn! cepat2 matikan wifi... kang kene sambar macam hari tu tobat2...

wifi je... lappy tak pun... gila budak ini... separuh tobat hehehehe ape nak buat nih??? gila bosan... so jari mula lar menggatal bukak balik kelayakan U dulu tuh... tetiba jer risau nak masuk U lah katakan... bukak balik pdf yang listkan senarai subject yang akan diambil... bila aku baca jer... errr WA TADAK PAHAM LARRR.... huahahaha macamana???

harap2 nanti bila tiba kat sana aku tak blur macam masa mula2 masuk matrik dulu.... actually fikiran aku masih terarah pada budak yang aku jumpa kat klinik dulu tuh... so... terus google... bila guruh dah berenti lah.... YES!! tak sama fakulti... yey! gelak nada jahat percaya ke tak??? meh aku tunjuk bukti

budak tu punya...

aku punya...under fakulti sains

ok... sila percaya sekarang... ni file under STPM qualification... tu pasal tunjuk STPM jer qualificationnya.... budak tu lepasan STPM...

so now... lets start our my boring session... tadikan dah kata yang aku dok tengok senarai subject... waktu guruh2 tu lah.... aku rasa nak transfer segala rasa mual2 aku pada korang yang baca sekarang hahahahaha dengan tepek sekali SEMUA subject bagi 7 semester... HAMIK KAU actually aku confuse dengan mendalah ni....

University Courses

Faculty Core Coures

Compulsory Courses

Elective Courses I

Elective Courses II

lagi bertambah confuse bila dia kata 'choose 1 elective course programme II' wait2.. bukan2... yang ni 'non core courses' waaaaaaa.... pining2.... nah ni copy paste tadi aku dah edit kat Word guna font Arial size 9 which consist of 5 pages... kan aku dah kata... BORING ENTRY!!! so do enjoy the list... rasa2 nanti aku ada kena keluar ke oversea tak?? berangan jap hahahaha

COURSES SYNOPSIS

ADEA1111 ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHY

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.

ADEA1112 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY: PROCESSES AND FORMS

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.

ADEA1113 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY - PATTERNS AND PROCESS

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.

ADEA1114 MALAYSIA IN A CHANGING WORLD

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.

ADEA2102 LOCATIONAL AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS

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.

ADEA2107 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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.

ADEA2108 SYSTEMS APPROACH IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

This course discusses the use of systems analysis to understand how PGS functions in its natural state and how human activities could affect the natural equilibrium. The course is divided into TWO parts. Part 1 describes the fundamental concepts in systems analysis including, definitions, system properties, energy and matter, interrelationships, dynamic equilibrium, steady states, entropy, feedback mechanisms, systems thresholds etc. Part 2 applies these fundamental concepts to PGS at different scales of spatial resolution. These include the Earth-Atmospheric System, Regional Vegetation System, River Basin Systems, Coastal Systems and Coastal Systems. Part 2 also discusses how human activities disrupt systems behaviour resulting in disequilibrium conditions which usually manifests them with occurrence of environmental degradation.

ADEA2109 HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION IN THE FIELD

The course will provide an opportunity to the students to use and test the principles and theories taught in the classroom. The course will also introduce students to real situations on how to conduct survey in the form of research and case study by bringing out students to the selected study areas base on research themes that have been determined. The course will expose students to fieldwork research techniques that could be applied such as questionnaire survey, interview, use of measuring equipment such as GPS and maps. Through questionnaires and interviews, students will gain confidence and skills in communicating with the public. Further on, in order to increase the knowledge regarding the research issues, briefings by officers from government bodies and non government bodies will add to their knowledge of the issues studied. Therefore, with the explanation and briefing given will also expose to students to the various fields of job opportunities that can be explored later.

ADEA2123 QUANTITATIVE METHOD IN GEOGRAPHY

The course introduces students the quantitative method and the suitability to apply it with human, physical and environment phenomenon. Various basic quantitative method were applied by geographer and other discipline will be discuss for example Chi Square, Yule’s Q, T Test, Correlation, Regression as well as Nearest Neighbours Analysis.

ADEA2304 TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY

This course introduce student a basic transport study from the spatial context. Transport study is a basic to the geography knowledge cause transport factor is very important to influence different space and other socio-economic activity. The system and holistic approach will be used to understand how basic component in transport system is reacting among it.

ADEA2306 TROPICAL HYDROLOGY

The course will be an introduction on the field of hydrology and hydrological cycle and the processes in the hydrological cycle. Aspects discussed include evaporation, precipitation, interception, infiltration, runoff, ground water, underground water and water movement in slopes, especially in relation to Horton’s and Hewlett hypotheses. Students will also be exposed to the hydrological equation and the effects of land use changes to the hydrological balance in the tropics. Students will also be exposed to the analysis hydrological parameters. Extreme events such droughts and floods will also be discussed.

ADEA2309 ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

The course will study the spatial distribution of economic activities, that is, production, distribution and consumption. Emphasis will be given to the factors which have determined the location and distribution of economic activities as well as the spatial and temporal changes that have taken place, Principles and models and their relevance will be discussed. Other topics of discussion include current world issues such as international trade, the globalization process and resource depletion.

ADEA2316 POPULATION GEOGRAPHY AND DEMOGRAPHY

The course will introduce students to the study of demography and population geography. It will focus on factors that have caused spatial differences in fertility, mortality and the distribution of population as well as government measures to influence population trends. Other topics discussed include population theories and whether such theories are still relevant today.

ADEA2321 TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

The objective of this course is to expose students to SIA research design and types of social, culture and economic data. How to conduct fieldwork by using sampling technique, questionnaire survey, interview and data limitations. Also will be discussed exploration data technique, computer technique and research analysis presentation.

ADEA2324 INTERPRETATION OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND REMOTE SENSING

This is a preamble course to remote sensing; it includes the history of the development of remote sensing from the beginning and to date technology. Students will be initiated to the understanding of technical principal of remote sensing as well as interpreting earth surface elements from aerial photograph and satellite imagery using visual interpretation technique and a few of computer processing techniques.

ADEA2325 GEOMORPHOLOGY

The thrust of this course is to understand how geomorphological systems functions. The course discusses within a systems approach perspective the relationships between energy, shear stress forces, resistances and responses of geomorphological systems. These relationships are discussed using the drainage basin and coastal systems as fundamental examples of geomorphological systems. These systems are also most affected by human activities and in many cases exhibits the occurrence of many examples of environmental hazards and disasters.

ADEA2326 CLIMATOLOGY

The course will discuss the climate system as an entity where its various components - atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere - interact with one another. In addition, it will focus on the earth’s energy balance, general atmospheric and ocean circulation as well as the weather and climate of tropical and non-tropical areas. Students will be exposed to weather and climatic systems such as monsoons, hurricanes, cyclones and others. The issue of climate change will also be discussed.

ADEA2327 SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY

The course exposes students to social geography, which is a branch of knowledge and a set of practices used by geographers to examine and attempt to understand the social world. It is one of the main sub-disciplines in geography. The course will study the relation between humans and the place and space they create and roam in their daily lives. The course will also study the differences in human groups that often cause conflicts. The main bases used to study the differences are class, gender, ethnicity and religion. By following the course, students will be capable of applying geographic methods to understand social phenomena and working in a group to conduct a social study of their own.

ADEA2329 GEOGRAPHY OF RURAL SETTLEMENT

The course intends to examine policy and strategy of rural settlement, critical aspect in rural settlement as well as settlement planning in agriculture area and countryside. Typology, function, history and problem in rural settlement will be discuses. The theory of settlement is a base of this course.

ADEA2330 HYDROLOGY

The course focuses on the hydrological processes operating in the physical world. It also places an emphasis on the hydrological changes that occur as a result of human activities which often result in problems to the environment

ADEA3107 APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The course intends to acquaint the aspects of application, planning and design, as well as the management of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is given to the implementation of a GIS application in various fields based on case studies. The course also focuses on the methods in designing a GIS application and the issues and strategies involved in GIS implementation.

ADEA3108 SOUTHEAST ASIA IN TRANSFORMATION

This course will identify explain and discuss all aspects of Southeast Asian geography. In-depth discussions would also be focussed on the suitability of definitions regarding what is Mainland, Peninsular and Insular Southeast Asia. This course would also discuss issues and challenges common to the countries of Southeast Asia.

ADEA3109 COLLOQUIUM ON GLOBAL ISSUES - A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE

This course discusses the emerging importance and significance of global issues as it affects the global populace. These issues can be categorized in many ways and include that which affects the global environment and societal wellbeing, global economics, global politics, global mobility of ideas and people, degradation and contraction of resources, and many others. These issues have a geographical dimension in terms of their occurrence and behaviour and are usually trans-boundary in nature, cutting across nations and regions and in most cases resulting in tensions and conflicts. Conflict resolution is a major process in managing global issues which are usually discussed and agreed through multilateral agreements and treaties. The aim of this course is to primarily expose the students to various scenarios of global issues that are affecting societies, their geographical dimensions and the importance and significance that geography as a discipline can contribute to better understand the issues.

ADEA3304 URBAN PLANNING AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The course focuses both urban planning and regional development. The focus of the course would be theories, concepts as well as of the practices of the field in the various development context. Case studies based on various countries would form a basis of the assessment of effectiveness of regional development program.

ADEA3307 URBAN GEOGRAPHY

This course will identify the process, the level and factors of urbanization. Discussion will focus on topics such as squatter housing, dilemmas of urbanisation, transportation, historical perspective, urbanisation and globalisation paradigms and urban poverty. Concepts to be discussed include peri-urbanisation, Extended Metropolitan Regions (EMR), super induce development, reginopolis, driver of urbanisation and informal sectors.

ADEA3312 ADVANCED REMOTE SENSING

This course will look in particular the computer processing of satellite imageries. The intensity will be given to the processing and analysing of digital data with software equipped in the department. Focus is immense on the application of satellite imageries in several applications such as mapping, land use, agriculture and urbanisation, climate, environmental monitoring as well as natural disaster.

ADEA3320 POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

This course reviews the main theories and concepts underpinning political geography. By adopting spatial perspectives it will introduce a variety of theories and relates it to the processes of social and geographical change. Then, this course will concentrate on the formation of the states: the background, the system, its relationship with the other states and the challenges faced by the state in the ‘borderless world’ and ‘globalization’ process.

ADEA3322 GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM

The course will study the spatial and temporal development of the tourism industry from various aspects. Emphasis will be given tourist motivations and typologies and the economic, social and environmental impacts related to tourism development. The development and role of the tourism industry in Malaysia will also be studied. The discussion will also focus on various issues and questions related to tourism development such as pollution, leakages and social degradation.

ADEA3326 ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The course further exposes students to Geographic Information Systems, highlighting the analyses available in GIS. The course will focus on vector analysis and raster analysis using GIS software. Apart from these, the course will also include the aspects of designing a spatial decision support system in GIS data modelling.

ADEA3327 SELECTED REGIONS

The course seeks to use the concepts of region, regionalism and regionalisation to explain the unique geographical, historical, economic and geopolitical characteristics of Africa, its regions and interactions with the world. To that end, topics covered include: region, regionalism and regionalisation; geomorphologic units/land forms of Africa; climatic factors and climate change as well as impacts; mineral resources and economies of Africa; colonisation in Africa, Berlin conference of 1884-1885 and the partition of Africa, geopolitics of the Nile River Basin; regional economic groupings in Africa; Africa and globalisation.

ADEA3328 ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER GEOGRAPHY

This course begins with a discussion on the deference between environmental hazard, risk and disaster. The course examines how environment hazard and disaster can be classified and how each hazard/disaster types occur and behave. The course also explains the concept of human vulnerability to hazard threat and disaster and the importance of hazard management in avoiding disaster. The concept advocates the need for hazard management in the implementation of national policies on environment management.

ADEA3329 GEOGRAPHY AND RESOURCE ANALYSIS

This course begins with a discussion on the fundamental concepts of what is a resource and the relationships between resource availability, development and the evolution of human society. The course discusses the importance of environmental resources and human resources development especially in the developing world. The course also explains that resources development have a positive as well as negative impacts to society and the need for sustainable resources development.

ADEA3330 RETAIL GEOGRAPHY

This course examine about retail activity from geography perspective for example location, distribution and spatial organisation. Various cases will be discus like type, development as well as changing in retail activity especially e-tailing and technology impact to the physical retailing. Together with retail, consumer behaviour aspect will be discus cause retailer and consumer is a main component in goods and services distribution channel.

ADEA3331 GEOGRAPHY OF ELECTIONS

This course reviews current research on the political geography of elections, dealing with both electoral behavior and the politics of the electoral process. Elections are placed in their broad social and geographical contexts. It also examines how elections contribute to the development and use of power and legitimacy in political systems. Then, this course will describe the analysis of the electoral decision: what influences voters’ choice? How does geography impact upon those choices?

ADEA3332 URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEASTASIA

This course seeks to use theories and models to explain the forms, processes and patterns of urban development in Southeast Asia. Key urban policy areas that underlie urban development as well as engines of urban growth and competitive advantage will be discussed. The course will analyse development gaps in Southeast Asia and explain why some counties in the region are more developed than others. In the light the United Nations’ millennium development goals, the course seeks to examine the status and progress of Southeast Asia urban areas in meeting the millennium development goals. A major essence of the course is to explain the planning and practices of sustainable urban development. Concomitant to that, barriers and strategies for sustainable urban development will be discussed.

ADEA3333 WATER RESOURCES

The course focuses on water on the aspects of its science, hydrology and especially of it being a resource. Aspects of its quantity and quality are treated in detail along with its development and challenges that it faces in light of physical progress in Malaysia.

ADEA3334 AGRICULTURE GEOGRAPHY

This course will introduce the agricultural system which has been practiced in world. Factors affecting the development and growth of agriculture. Current issues and obstacles in the agriculture sector will be discussed.

ADEA3380 GRADUATION PROJECT

Research writing exercises are necessary to provide exposure to students regarding scientific research and academic writing in the field of geography. Research has to be focused on one issue or a new issue which has not been studied. It can be a case study, process, phenomenon, or evaluation of a change in the geographical process. With the assistance of a supervisor, students will be trained to plan, collect and arrange information scientifically and thus present it in the form of an academic thesis of high quality using techniques appropriate to an undergraduate.

ADEA3190 PRACTICUM

The course intends to expose the students to geography industry as means of preparing them for the working world. Students will receive practical experience from both the public and private sector. The industrial experience is expected to motivate, give them the opportunity to extend their theoretical knowledge to practice, enhance their professionalism and employability potential. Continuous assessment will be given based on students’ performance at their respective training location.

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