This unit examines the range of contemporary economic, demographic, social and environmental issues and processes shaping the development of regional and rural areas from a geographical perspective. Drawing largely on perspectives from human geography, the unit focuses on the spatial interdependencies that characterise development processes and the promotion of a more sustainable future for regional and rural areas. As part of the unit, students are introduced to a range of quantitative and qualitative techniques that enables them to assess the structure and understand the dynamics of regional economic, social and demographic change. These techniques also aim to provide the students with... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Veronica Huddleston
Prerequisites: PLNG2201 Geographies of Economic Development or ECON2224 Environmental Economics 2; for pre-2012 courses: completion of 48 points
