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