Techniques in Geography (U03660)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : GEO-2-TECHGEOG

This course introduces students to a range of techniques employed in both qualitative and quantitative geographic data collection and analysis. Lectures will provide students with the theoretical foundations and practical skills will be developed in a broad range of techniques used by geographers. Techniques in Geography covers instruction in the use of computer applications, qualitative methods, introductory geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing and statistical analysis. The primary objective of this course is to give students a broad foundation in quantitative and qualitative geographic methods and to ensure that all of our students have a base level of computing knowledge (e.g. Excel, MS Word, etc). This course is the core methods course for year 2 and is valuable preparation for year 3 and year 4 Geography courses as well as the development of the dissertation. It is required if you wish to major in Geography. The course caters for students with all levels of mathematical background but assumes that students have some familiarity with computers.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : U03237 Earth Surface Systems

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 2 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	11:10	12:00	Lecture Theatre 1, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	Central

1 of the following 4 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Tu	12:10	13:50	Central
Laboratory	Th	09:00	10:50	Central
Laboratory	Th	12:10	13:50	Central
Laboratory	Fr	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should have achieved and demonstrated the ability to:
recognise the unique aspects of geographic information;
understand the nature and quality of common sources of digital data;
have practical knowledge of how to analyse both qualitative and quantitative geographic data;
understand when to apply particular geographic methods;
plan and write assignments and laboratory reports, within the specified parameters and to a professional standard;
take responsibility for your own learning through reading and the preparation of assignments, and reflect upon your learning experience;