Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong

180GEOG2020.Geography of wine # (6 credits)(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadeningpurposes.)There is an intimate relationship between geography and wine - where a wine comes from determinesits quality, style and taste. This is principally because of the importance of the site and size of thevineyard, its soil, slope, rainfall, sunshine; as well as the nature of the cultivation practices, choice ofgrape and methods of winemaking. This course first examines the history and evolution of winemakingand the fundamentals of the art and science of oenology to provide the student with a firm foundationfor understanding the differences among the wide variety of wines produced worldwide. The remainderis dedicated to exploring the different wine regions of the world and the unique characteristics of eachwhich give their products their distinctive features.Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.This course will be offered in the first semester.GEOG2021.Physical environment of China (6 credits)(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadeningpurposes.)The course firstly provides an explanation of basic natural environmental elements of China. Based onunderstanding and distribution of these elements, Chinese physical environment is then regionalizedand the individual environmental regions are discussed in detail. The course also involves utilizationand transformation of natural environment since ancient time. Major environmental problems indifferent regions will be discussed.Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.This course will be offered in the second semester.GEOG2022.Methodological issues in geography (6 credits)The intent of this course is to guide students through the process of identifying, and developing aresearch/dissertation proposal. Weekly course meetings are intended to facilitate successful pursuit ofresearch/dissertation work. The course is structured to step through the process of developing aresearch topic in a manner that insures development of a defendable research proposal. The primarytangible objective of the course is the production and defense of a research pre-proposal. The subject ofthis pre-proposal is to be identified preferably in consultation with each participant's formal supervisor.Each participant will then pursue the necessary steps to evolve the knowledge needed to defend thisproposal.Assessment: 60% project, 40% coursework.This course will be offered in the first semester.# = Course to be offered in biennial odd year, i.e. in 2003-04, 2005-06 and so on.