Unit name | Research Methods in Physical Geography |
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Unit code | GEOG20008 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Rachel Flecker |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
All Year 1 mandatory Geography units. |
Co-requisites |
GEOG25070 Study and Field Skills B; GEOG25010 Spatial Modelling 2; GEOG2NEW6 Year 2 Group Research Project |
School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The purpose of the course is to provide students with the tools to analyse, design and carry out scientific research in the realm of physical geography. Students will be introduced to the principles and practice of research in physical geography using a programme of lectures, field classes, laboratory and computer-based practical classes and seminars. The course is assessed through a multiple-choice exam. The unit also covers Health and Safety issues in field and laboratory environments.
The principal aim of this unit is to provide the students with the laboratory and field skills to design and carry-out successfully their year 2 project (Year 2 Group Research Project) and their second year field trip (GEOG25070 Study and Field Skills B) and ultimately, their dissertation.
Within this remit, the unit aims are:
On completion of this Unit students should be able to:
The following transferable skills are developed in this Unit:
Lectures/Practicals/Fieldwork
Summative assessments:
Online multiple-choice exam (100%) [ILOs 1-2]
Essential: