The Global Metropolis (GEOG3003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
GEOS3203, PLAN7615
Recommended prerequisite
GEOG1000, GEOG2104
Assessment methods
Online Quizzes
Essay
Course enquiries
Doctor Dong Wang (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Dong Wang (d.wang7@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The Global Metropolis' is an advanced course on the geography and planning of contemporary cities. It examines the growth and development of cities and urban regions around the world, applying social, economic, and technical lenses. Lectures focus on the diversity of global urban contexts, with practicals debating and discussing innovative solutions to the global cities' 'wicked problems'. The course will cover a broad range of topics, including housing, urban growth, sustainability, transport, energy, governance, and mobility.
