Key words
General economic geography
Objectives
Acquiring an understanding of the environmental differences and the spread of trade on different levels : town, district, region, country, continent, globe.
Moreover, students must be familiar with the economic and political cooperation on an international level.
In the courses General Economic Geography (LM 1) and Transport Geography (LM2) it is tried to find an answer to the questions "What", "Where" and "Why there ?". Students try to make up a database of 'mental maps'.
During excursions students can see the practical application of the theory of physical distribution and the principles of value added logistics.
Topics
First, a short survey of the geography of Belgium is presented.
Then, after an elementary course of cartography, demography, agriculture and the location of industry are studied. Furthermore, an overview of world trade patterns and the most important flows of raw materials is given.
Finally, the principles, instruments and techniques of environmental planning in Flanders are dealt with.
Prerequisites
Use of an atlas
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
Job-related (specific)
Skills:
General:- Critical reflection
- Bringing one's knowledge up to date
- Consulting sources
- Acquiring and assimilating information
Job-related (general):- Organizing (analysing, synthesizing) information
Job-related (specific)- Keeping up with the economic sectors
- Being able to understand and distil information with a view to the problems posed
Attitudes:
General:
Job-related (general)- Being eager to learn, bringing one's knowledge up to date
Job-related (specific)
Materials used
Syllabus: some 75 pages
Study costs
Syllabus: unit price determined under Hogeschool rules
Compulsory excursions: costs of transport and guide
Study guidance
The lecturer is always available for questions.
Teaching Methods
Question-and-answer method, keeping abreast of topical matters via the media and internet.
Students get practice in thinking in 'mental maps'.
Through dealing with case-studies keys are built to analyse and optimize practical cases.
Assessment
- First exam session: written exam 100%
- Second exam session: written exam 100%
- Examination Board Flemish Community:
First exam session: written exam 100%
Second exam session: written exam 100%
Lecturer(s)
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