Kurssit – maisteri

SYLLABUS 2023-2024

Joint studies
  • GEOG-301 Geographical thinking, history and research directions, 5 cr
  • GEOG-388 Master thesis seminar in geography, 5 cr
Start modules
Choose 1
Geoinformatics start module
  • GEOG-G302 Introduction to Remote Sensing of Environment, 5 cr
  • GEOG-G306 Quantitative methods of data analysis in geography, 5 cr
  • GEOG-349 Cartographic visualization in GIS, 5 cr
  • GEOG-G301 Introduction to advanced geoinformatics, 5 cr

*GEOG-G301 Introduction to advanced geoinformatics is compulsory for those who haven’t completed the course in their earlier studies.

Human geography start module
  • GEOG-H301 Qualitative research techniques and analysis in human geography, 5 cr
  • GEOG-H302 Quantitative research techniques and analysis in human geography, 5 cr
  • GEOG-H303 Argumentation in human geography, 5 cr
Physical geography start module
  • GEOG-P301 Spatial aquatic research, 5 cr
  • GEOG-P302 Modelling in physical geography, 5 cr
  • GEOG-P312 Spatial terrestrial research, 5 cr
Thematic modules
Choose 2 (or 1 + another start module)
Automating and visualizing in GIS
  • GEOG-329-1 Automating GIS-processes 1, Geo-Python, 5 cr
  • GEOG-329-2 Automating GIS-processes 2, Geography, 5 cr
One of the following
  • GEOG-349 Cartographic visualization in GIS, 5 cr
  • GEOG-504 Geodesy and positioning, 5 cr
  • GEOG-505 Spatial analytics, 5 cr
  • GEOG-506 Theories and techniques in GIS, 5 cr
  • GEOG-507 Spatial data science for sustainable development, 5 cr
  • GEOG-508 Advanced geodesy, 5 cr
  • GEOG-G301 Introduction to advanced geoinformatics, 5 cr
Conservation geography 15 cr
  • GEOG-340 Introduction to conservation geography, 5 cr
Choose 2
  • GEOG-327 Spatial conservation planning, 5 cr
  • GEOG-348 Area-based conservation, 5 cr
  • GEOG-353 High-latitude landscapes and ecosystems field course, 5 cr
  • GEOG-356 Conservation readings, 5 cr
Conservation practice and planning
  • GEOG-327 Spatial conservation planning, 5 cr
Choose 2
  • GEOG-348 Area-based conservation, 5 cr
  • GEOG-353 High-latitude landscapes and ecosystems field course, 5 cr
  • GEOG-P302 Modelling in physical geography, 5 cr
GIS and Big Data for Social good
  • GEOG-359 Digital geographies and big data for society, 5 cr
Choose 2
  • GEOG-326 Quantitative research of accessibility and mobility of people, 5 cr
  • GEOG-349 Cartographic visualization in GIS, 5 cr
  • GEOG-507 Spatial data science for sustainable development, 5 cr
  • GEOG-G301 Introduction to advanced geoinformatics, 5 cr
Implementing Research in Physical Geography
  • GEOG-P303 Research planning in physical geography, 5 cr
  • GEOG-P305 M.Sc. thesis literature in physical geography, 5 cr
One of the following
  • GEOG-330 Taita field course, 5 cr
  • GEOG-335 Advanced diatom research, 5 cr
  • GEOG-340 Introduction to conservation geography, 5 cr
  • GEOG-355 Analytical methods of environmental research, 5 cr
  • GEOG-G302 Introduction to Remote Sensing of Environment, 5 cr
Political geographies of regional development
  • GEOG-316 Political geographies of urbanization and planning, 5 cr
  • GEOG-357 Political geographies of regional development: book exam, 5 cr
One of the following
  • GEOG-342 Geographies of inequalities, 5 cr
  • GEOG-343 Human geography and planning field course, 5 cr
Remote Sensing of Environment
  • GEOG-322 Advanced remote sensing of environment, 5 cr
Choose 2
  • ATM325 Satelliittikaukokartoitusmenetelmät aerosolitieteessä, 5 cr
  • FOR-260 Advanced 3D remote sensing of forests, 5 cr
  • GEOG-324 Hyperspectral remote sensing, 5 cr
  • GEOG-330 Taita field course, 5 cr
  • GEOG-358 Literature in remote sensing, 5 cr
Spatial Inequalities and sustainability policies
  • GEOG-342 Geographies of inequalities, 5 cr
  • GEOG-362 Politics of knowing: sustainable development in global world, 5 cr
One of the following
  • GEOG-326 Quantitative research of accessibility and mobility of people, 5 cr
  • GEOG-343 Human geography and planning field course, 5 cr
  • GEOG-359 Digital geographies and big data for society, 5 cr
  • GEOG-363 Sustainability readings in geography, 5 cr
High-latitude landscapes and ecosystems
  • GEOG-351 Mapping and analysing ecosystems, 5 cr
  • GEOG-353 High-latitude landscapes and ecosystems field course, 5 cr
  • GEOG-P304 Advanced literature in physical geography, 5 cr
Urban geography and land use planning
  • GEOG-354 Urban Geography: Growth, housing and planning, 5 cr
  • GEOG-361 Urban planning, 5 cr
One of the following
  • USP-322 Urban and planning history, 5 cr
  • USP-407 Urban book club, 5 cr
  • GEOG-326 Quantitative research of accessibility and mobility of people, 5 cr
  • GEOG-327 Spatial conservation planning, 5 cr
  • GEOG-H304-3 Advanced literature in urban geography, 5 cr
Urban dynamics and diversity
  • GEOG-326 Quantitative research of accessibility and mobility of people, 5 cr
Choose 2
  • GEOG-350 Geographies of time, 5 cr
  • GEOG-354 Urban Geography: Growth, housing and planning, 5 cr
  • GEOG-359 Digital geographies and big data for society, 5 cr
Development geography
  • GEOG-341 Geography of megatrends in the global south, 5 cr

Choose 2

  • FOR-104 International forest policy, politics and power, 5 cr
  • FOR-247 Methods and tools in tropical forestry, 5 cr
  • FOR-281 Tropical landscape change, 5 cr
  • GEOG-330 Taita field course, 5 cr
  • GEOG-342 Geographies of inequalities, 5 cr
  • GEOG-362 Politics of knowing: sustainable development in global world, 5 cr
  • YMK-3303 Poliittinen ekologia ja luonnonvarapolitiikka, 5 cr
  • YMK-3304 Globaalin Etelän kaupungit, 5 cr
Technical Geoinformatics (Aalto university)
  • GEOG-505 Spatial analytics, 5 cr
  • GEOG-506 Theories and techniques in GIS, 5 cr
  • GEOG-507 Spatial data science for sustainable development, 5 cr
Spatial planning (Aalto university)
  • GEOG-501 Planning theory, 5 cr
  • GEOG-502 Urban and regional development, 5 cr
  • GEOG-503 Land use planning systems, 5 cr
Mixed module
  • Any studies
Pop-up-courses 2023-24 (Courses with a code GEOG-248-x)
Master’s seminar and thesis
  • GEOG-389 Master’s thesis in geography, 30 cr
  • GEOG-390 Maturity test (M. Sc.), 0 cr
One of the following
  • GEOG-G388 Advanced seminar in geoinformatics, 5 cr
  • GEOG-H388 Advanced seminar in human geography, 5 cr
  • GEOG-P388 Advanced seminar in physical geography, 5 cr

Other optional studies

  • Work life courses/practical training, such as GEOG-405 Practical training, 5-10 cr
  • Optional courses or more modules (geography or others)
  • Some fixed study module (UH, Aalto or other uni)
  • Exchange studies abroad
  • Optional/compulsory language courses

For students studying to be a geography teacher, the structure is following

  • GEOG-301 Geographical thinking, history and research directions, 5 cr
  • GEOG-352 Geographies of young people and education, 5 cr
  • 1 module, 15 cr (theme or start module)
  • GEOG-389 MSc thesis, 30 cr
  • GEOG-G/H/P388 MSc seminar, 5 cr
  • Pedagogical studies for teachers, 60 cr