Cambridge University Reporter


Geographical Tripos, Part IB, 2007: Notice

The Faculty Board of Earth Sciences and Geography give notice that, for the examination for Part IB of the Geographical Tripos to be held in 2007, the Papers to be offered will be examined as shown in the table below. In this table, the following terms are defined:

  1. 'Three-hour examination': The Papers will be examined by a conventional unseen three-hour examination in which candidates will be asked to attempt three questions from a choice of not less than nine questions.
  2. 'Two+1 examination': The assessment of such Papers will consist of a two-hour examination in which candidates will be asked to attempt two questions from a choice of not less than six questions. The Papers will be undivided. In addition, there will be assessed course-work to be submitted not later than the Division of the Easter Term in the year of the examination. The nature of the course-work required will be determined by the University Teaching Officer responsible for the co-ordination of the course who will provide, at the first lecture of the course, written details of the procedures which will be followed. The course-work will be equivalent to one question in quantity and for assessment in determining an overall mark for the Paper.
Paper numberGeneral titlesCourses offered 2006-07Mode of assessment
1Human geography ICitiesThree-hour examination
2Human geography IIUnderstanding the economy: contemporary geographies of capitalismThree-hour examination
3Human geography IIIDevelopmentThree-hour examination
4Human geography IVGeography and public policyTwo+1 examination
5Human geography VCulture and societyThree-hour examination
6Physical and environmental geography IEarth observationThree-hour examination
7Physical and environmental geography IIGlacial processes, landforms, and sedimentThree-hour examination
8Physical and environmental geography IIIEnvironmental hazardsThree-hour examination
9Physical and environmental geography IVCatchment systemsThree-hour examination
10Physical and environmental geography VBiogeography and biogeomorphologyThree-hour examination