Human and Economic geography 1
[GEO1321]
[25h + 25h] 4 credits
Teacher(s): Sophie Vanwambeke
Language: French
Level: First
Aims
Both parts of the course, rural geography and geography of health, combine by common tools, such as Hägerstrand's diffusion model, and by common focal points, such as the impact of human activities on landscapes and the environment.
-environment, including aspects related to health;
-cultural geography of rural areas.
Main themes
Rural geography
Themes: spatial organisation of rural areas: von Thünen's model; contemporary issues in western rural areas.
Objectives: understanding the basic principles of rural geography as well as the major contemporary challenges in rural areas of Europe. These will be addressed using concrete examples, such as the issue of multi-functionality.
Geography of health
Themes: ecosystem services in terms of health; classic diffusion and transmission models: Hägerstrand, basic reproductive rate, entomological inoculation rate; the question of biodiversity (dilution/amplification); comparing empirical and process-based approaches; public health challenges of global environmental changes.