The Global Metropolis (GEOG3003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Practical or Laboratory hour
Incompatible
GEOS3203 or PLAN7615
Recommended prerequisite
GEOG1000, GEOG2104
Assessment methods
Assignments, exam
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
This course explores advanced themes and issues in urban geography, including housing, transport, spatial structure and urban form, economic development, historical formation, and land use planning. Applies a case-based approach to each respective issue in an applied context. Most case studies refer to Asia-Pacific region, which is the most significant urbanised area in the world. Takes a global and holistic perspective on the world's most significant urbanisation issues related to rapid growth, demographic change, and sustainability.
