Undergraduate Course: Techniques in Geography (GEGR08008)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Geography |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Earth Surface Systems (GESC08001)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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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;
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Assessment Information
Continuous internal assessment - 60%
Examination (4 questions in 1.5 hours) - 40%
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr William Mackaness
Tel: (0131 6)50 8163
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Course secretary | Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
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