Core to this engaging subject is the study of how the earth’s places, societies, environments, and landscapes are interrelated and connected in the 21st Century. This course explicitly captivates human populations over space and time and the relationship they have with their physical environment on a variety of scales, from the local to the global. It allows students to reflect on how decisions made must be sustainable for future generations and the potential impact of these choices. The course requires five fieldwork days, studying both physical and human geography. Topics covered throughout the course include; Coasts, Ecosystems Under Stress, Water and Carbon Cycles, Global Systems and Global Governance, Changing Places and Contemporary Urban Environments.