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

186GEOG2054.Urban planning in practice in Hong Kong (6 credits)(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadeningpurposes.)On the assumption that students would have some basic understanding of urban planning in general, orat least have interest in the work of the urban planning profession, this course will discuss selectedaspects about urban planning in practice in Hong Kong. It will first introduce the geographical andother factors affecting urban planning in this city. This will be followed by discussions on a number ofspecific issues which have significant influence on urban planning decisions in this territory -particularly population growth, housing problems, development density, changes in its economicstructure, and concerns about the environment. Two major urban planning topics will then be examined- new towns and urban renewal. The planning system, the planning legislation and implementationmechanism specially formulated for the Hong Kong situation will be explained in some details. Thecourse will end with glimpses into the future development of this territory.Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.This course will be offered in the second semester.GEOG2055.Water resources and management * (6 credits)(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadeningpurposes.)This course is to provide an introduction to water as a resource and the drainage basin hydrologicalcycle. It begins with an introduction to water as a resource and the drainage basin hydrological cycle.The second part of the course focuses upon changing demand for water and explores possible solutionsto the water problem. The impact of man upon runoff and groundwater is studies. Finally, water qualityincluding pollution and its impact upon water supply is examined.Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.This course will be offered in the second semester.GEOG2056.Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits)(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadeningpurposes.)This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the tourism system in the global context. With abalanced coverage of the whole range of components within the tourism industry, it explores all aspectsof both the private and public businesses related to tourism, such as theories, planning, environmentalconcerns, operations, and the interrelationships among the many tourism businesses. The materialcovered is intended to offer students knowledge of the tourism system, enable them to apply basictourism concepts to various projects and problems, and help them to develop a career in the tourismindustry.Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.This course will be offered in the first semester.* = Course to be offered in biennial even year, i.e. in 2002-03, 2004-05 and so on.