Natural Resources of Malaysia
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG1021 | Environmental & Geographical Sciences | 1 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- GEOG1021
- School
- Environmental & Geographical Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module provides an introduction to the geography and geology of Malaysia, by considering how and why the South-East Asian sub-region evolved to produce the exceptional richness of natural resources that are available today. The value of these resources to human society will be investigated. The areas covered in this module include petrochemicals, minerals, forestry, food & medicinal products, biodiversity, water and marine resources. Regional case studies will be used to illustrate the material and for those taking the 10 credit version, there will be a one-day field excursion.
Target Students
Students taking BSc Environmental Science
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
- One 8-hour field studies each week for 10 weeks
Further Activity Detail: One two-hour lectures per week plus a one-day field trip to (The cost for attending the field trip will be supplied nearer to the time).
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Fieldwork blog
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): 1 hour exam (50 MCQs)
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the history and origins of the southeast Asian subregion with a focus on how this has influenced the provision of natural resources in Malaysia, and their importance to human societies.Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module students will have achieved:
a. Intellectual Skills.
• Understanding of the geological and geographical processes that created South-East Asia and the natural resources of Malaysia
• Interpretation of Malaysian landscapes, biomes, geomorphology and geology.
• Recognition of the importance of natural resources to the national and international economy
b. Professional Practical Skills.
The student will be able to:
• Conduct simple practical tasks in the field
• Understand the safety aspects associated with field work
c. Transferable Skills.
The student will be able to:
• Work independently
• Construct a scientific blog
• Interpret their local environment
Conveners
- Dr Wong Ee Phin