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Economic and social development in an urbanizing world
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GEOG1012 is generally seen as a lenient grading course with a small workload, making it suitable for first-year students or those looking to ease into their studies. The course covers economic and social development in an urbanizing world, with engaging content that can be superficial at times. Students recommend attending lectures and taking notes seriously for better performance.
Grading is generally generous but can vary; some find it lenient while others feel the grading is inconsistent or strict.
Workload is light to moderate, consisting of weekly reading reflections, one essay, and a final exam. Some students mention attending lectures is recommended for better understanding.
Assessments include an essay (1600 words), weekly reading reflections, and a final exam with multiple-choice questions. Midterm quizzes are also mentioned but not consistently across all reviews.
Professor Frank is highly praised for being engaging and helpful, though some find the content somewhat superficial or disconnected from geography. Lectures are described as chill and easy to follow.
Attend lectures and take notes seriously; prepare thoroughly for the final exam by reviewing PPTs and possibly attending guest lectures if available.
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