Undergraduate Course: Research Design in Geography (GEGR09011)
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 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Geography |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course introduces students to diverse skills required for undertaking independent research and writing. Particular emphasis is given to providing materials and information that will prepare students for the Geography Dissertation. A variety of skills are introduced including: Research question formulation; Choice of appropriate methodologies; Critical reviewing of literature; Planning, analysis and write-up of work; Use of Computer-based and IT skills to enable efficient working. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | Students MUST also take:
Geography Dissertation (GEGR10053)
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| Prohibited Combinations | |
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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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Block 3 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-6 | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | | Central | Laboratory | Practical | 2-4 | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | or 09:00 - 10:50or 14:00 - 15:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. HRB Lecture Theatre, Hugh Robson Building |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To develop and reinforce a broad and integrated knowledge of the diverse skills required for undertaking independent research.
To gain a critical understanding of the materials and information required to conduct the Geography Dissertation
To introduce students to a variety of principal and some specialised skills in geographical research e.g. research question formulation, choice of appropriate methodologies, critical reviewing of literature, planning, analysis and write up of work
To gain practical experience in the use of a range of appropriate computer programs and IT that can foster and enhance good research work |
Assessment Information
Research Design/Planning exercise to a total of 2000 words
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | GEGR09011 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Iain Woodhouse
Tel: (0131 6)50 2527
Email: i.h.woodhouse@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Elizabeth Muir
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: beth.muir@ed.ac.uk |
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