Geography Fieldwork: Foundations (Physical) (U02538)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : GEO-3-GFLDFDNP

The Geography Field course provides experience and training via the undertaking of project work in a variety of field settings. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of research and practical skills necessary to undertake field-based research.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Co-requisites : Quantitative Methods in Geography OR Qualitative Methods in Geography and Research Techniques in Geography

? Prohibited combinations : Geography Small Research Project Geography Fieldwork: Foundations (Human)

? Costs : A contribution to cover travel and subsistence is required from students (to be confirmed)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 20 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To be introduced to inspirational case studies that complement more theoretical work.
To develop skills by problem-solving, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
To gain an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of field techniques employed.
To develop communication and interactive skills for group work.