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Browse Programs Admission InformationGeography and Territorial Planning is an interdisciplinary field combining the study of geography with that of territorial planning. This discipline plays a crucial role in understanding, organising, and developing different geographical areas to achieve sustainable development for societies. The field encompasses a wide range of aspects, including the analysis of the distribution and interactions of both natural and human phenomena, the evaluation and management of environmental issues, the study of population distribution and migration, the examination of economic activities, the understanding of public policies' impact on regional development, and the development of strategies for regional development. Graduates in this field are well-positioned to pursue careers in a variety of sectors, including regional and urban planning institutions, government bodies related to development, environment, and agriculture, municipal and urban planning agencies, study offices, organizations focusing on sustainable development and environmental protection, as well as educational and research institutions. Furthermore, graduates may seek employment opportunities within the private sector, including real estate investment and tourism. The programme's specialisation aims to address spatial disparities, environmental problems, urban growth, and agricultural land conservation, among other challenges, by proposing sustainable solutions and preparing experts in regional planning and development.
First Semester
Physical and Rural Area, Geology, Cartographic Techniques, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics 1, Physics 1, Computer Science, French Language
Second Semester
Geospatial Analysis and Urban Development, Urbanisation, Geomorphology, Mathematics 2 (Statistics), Physics 2, Computer Science, Foreign Language
Third Semester
Hydrology, Climatology, Cities and Regions, Demographic Analysis, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Cartographic Document Analysis, Language 3
Fourth Semester
Algeria Sphere and Society, Water and Development, Physical Environment, Rural Environment, Urban Environment, Survey Techniques, Field Placement, Sociology
Fifth Semester
Techniques and Development Policy, Urban Development Policy, Urban Development Policy, Networks and Territories, Workshop, Use of GIS, Foreign Language
Sixth Semester
Governance and Local Development, Activities and Regulation, Hazards and Territorial Protection, Environment, Research Methods, Field Placement, Territories and Globalisation, Field Placement
The text provides a comprehensive overview of the advanced topics available in the field of geography and territorial preparation. In terms of theoretical and methodological frameworks, the programme places particular emphasis on postmodernism, critical geography and new political geography, as well as the application of qualitative and mixed methods in research. The text goes on to address advanced theories of regional development, in addition to spatial analysis using GIS (Geographical Information Systems), remote sensing, and its applications. In the domain of territorial preparation and planning, the curriculum encompasses strategic planning, sustainable and resilient urban planning, risk and disaster management, transport planning, land use planning, regional governance, and participatory development, in addition to environmental assessment. Specialized areas of application include climate change impacts, sustainable tourism, economic geography, political and regional geography, big data and smart cities, and advanced health geography. The overarching objective of these advanced topics is to provide geography specialists with the knowledge necessary to address the complex challenges faced by territories in the 21st century and to contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.