The Department’s programme of courses for graduate research students can be accessed by clicking on this link<\/a><\/strong>. Each course listed on the programme should normally run at least once every two years. The list of courses and\/or their scheduling may be updated from time-to-time. The Department will release information on the final scheduling of course just before the start of each academic year.<\/p>\nImportant<\/strong>: <\/p>\n C.A.<\/b>: 100%<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGE5216 – Theoretical Conversations About Place, Space and Environment<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t This course situates geography within the wider fields of knowledge constituted by the social and natural sciences. Students will engage in theoretical conversations that invite them to think critically about place, space and environment. These conversations will be modeled for them each week by faculty from different research and disciplinary sub-fields in Geography. These conversations will make use of key ideas and concepts in Geography thus enabling students to advance their own understanding and engagement with the concepts in relation to key issues and challenges, including, climate change, spatial planning, health, and environmental sustainability. Four key concepts anchor the theoretical conversations the class will engage in: truth, difference, visualisation and scale.<\/p>\n C.A.<\/b>: 100%<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGE5217 – Research Methods in Environmental Sciences<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t This course is intended to provide an introduction to integrative aspects of earth environmental sciences, varying from climatology, geomorphology, hydrology to ecology, at the research level. Environmental systems are studied at several scales and research design is examined within the context of experimental methods in physical geography. The course includes lectures, reading assignments and seminars. Students are expected to participate actively throughout. This course is for all graduate students during the first semester in which they are registered in the department of geography. A formal research proposal for beginning graduate students (MA and PhD level) is expected at the end.<\/p>\n C.A.<\/b>: 100%<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGE5219 – Spatial Programming<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t This course\u00a0 is designed for students with some experience in geographic information systems (GIS) who want to learn how to extend GIS to perform custom analyses, to automate common GIS tasks, or just to learn how spatial data is structured and managed “under the hood”. Topics will include the fundamentals of programming (in Python), geo-processing function libraries, spatial data structures and access, and geometry and spatial algorithms. No prior programming experience is required.<\/p>\nC.A.<\/b>: 100%\n\t\t\t\t\tGE5223 – Introduction to Applied GIS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t This course aims to introduce students the fundamental concepts and components of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Fundamental concepts covered include spatial data models, data quality, cartographic principles, and spatial analysis. Hands-on training provided includes spatial data development, attribute management, geovisualization, and spatial analysis operations. Some selected cases of GIS applications in social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and management will be introduced.<\/p>\n The role of GIS as an integrated platform for decision making will be highlighted. The module is for students who have no prior GIS background but wish to apply geospatial techniques in their respective fields of interest.<\/p>\n C.A.<\/b>: 100%;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGE5226 – GIS Applications<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t This course provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in GIS applications across a range of different subject areas, including geography, geology, environmental science, ecology, civil engineering, urban planning, real estate, health sciences, social sciences and humanities. Through this course, students are expected to explore different modelling approaches, discuss applications of the models, and work on lab exercises and research projects.<\/p>\n C.A.<\/b>: 100%<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGE5230 – Geospatial Statistics and Visualisation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Data visualization is crucial for understanding geographical phenomena, and statistical thinking is essential for effective visualization. This course offers students a comprehensive understanding of geospatial data visualization and analysis techniques. Students will develop a strong foundation in statistical methods and spatial thinking abilities while learning to create compelling visualizations using Python. Key topics include statistical patterns, point patterns, areal patterns, and geovisualization. Through hands-on experience with Python libraries, students will enhance their spatial data science skills. 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\nNUS will adopt three new academic terminologies from 1 August 2023 – “Module” will be renamed “Course”, “Modular Credit (MC)” will be renamed “Unit”, and “Cumulative Average Point (CAP)” will be renamed “Grade Point Average (GPA)”. The definition of a Module\/Course and MC\/Unit will remain the same, and there will be no change to the computation of the CAP\/GPA.\n\n\t\t\tSemester 1 – AY2026\/27\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tGE5101 – History and Philosophy of Geographic Thought<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
PROFESSOR JAMES D. SIDAWAY
\n<\/h4>\nUnits<\/strong>: 4
\nWorkload<\/b>: 0-0-0-3-3-4
\nPre-requisite(s)\/Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s)<\/b>: Nil\n
\nThis course enables students to appreciate, analyze and contextualize the philosophical foundations of geographic inquiry and evaluate how these have influenced the historical development of geographical thought and research practices. Students will also engage with the work of selected and key scholars. Spanning human and physical geography and geospatial data sciences, the course fosters appreciation of the challenges and opportunities involved in integrating diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives across the discipline. Students will apply philosophical and historical insights to situate specific geographic research themes, enhancing their ability to engage critically with geography’s evolving conceptual and methodological frameworks.\nDR HAO LI
\nASSOC PROF KAMALINI RAMDAS
\nPROFESSOR JAMES D. SIDAWAY
\nPROFESSOR DAVID TAYLOR<\/h4>\nUnits<\/strong>: 4
\nWorkload<\/b>: 0-0-0-3-3-4
\nPre-requisite(s)\/Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s)<\/b>: Nil\n
\nASSOC PROFESSOR MAX LUPASCU
\n<\/h4>\nUnits<\/strong>: 4
\nWorkload<\/b>: 1-2-0-5-2
\nPreclusion<\/b>: GE6215
\nPre-requisite(s)\/Cross-listing(s)<\/b>: Nil\n
\nDR LUO WEI
\n<\/h4>\nUnits<\/strong>: 4
\nWorkload<\/b>: 1-0-2-4-3
\nPre-requisite(s)<\/b>: Nil
\nPreclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s)<\/b>: Nil\n
\nDR YAN YINGWEI
\n<\/h4>\nUnits<\/strong>: 4
\nWorkload<\/b>: 1-1-1-4-3
\nPreclusion(s)<\/b>: Students with prior GIS training should consult with the lecturer in charge to decide if the module is suitable.\n
\nASSOC PROFESSOR FENG CHEN-CHIEH
\n<\/h4>\nUnits<\/strong>: 4
\nWorkload<\/b>: 1-1-3-3-2
\nPre-requisite(s)\/ Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s)<\/b>: Nil\n
\nDR BENNY CHIN
\n<\/h4>\nUnits<\/strong>: 4
\nWorkload<\/b>: 1.5-0-1.5-4-0-3
\nPre-requisite(s)\/ Preclusion(s)\/Cross-listing(s)<\/b>: Nil\n
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