The Global Metropolis (GEOG3003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Contact hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Incompatible
GEOS3203 or PLAN7615
Recommended prerequisite
GEOG1000, GEOG2104
Assessment methods
Online Quizzes
Course enquiries
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 |
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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.