Undergraduate Course: Geography Fieldwork: Foundations (Physical) (GEGR09009)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Geography |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To develop a broad, integrated understanding and knowledge of the scope of geography fieldwork
To practise the skills typically used in fieldwork, some of which are relatively specialised
To develop skills by problem-solving, data collection, analysis and interpretation so that students are confident evaluating numerical and graphical data and can draw on a range of sources before making judgements
To gain an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of field techniques employed
To develop communication so students are confident making informal and formal presentations on mainstream topics
To develop interactive skills for group work |
Assessment Information
| 2,000 word project |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | GEGR09009 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Anthony Newton
Tel: (0131 6)50 2546
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Course secretary | Miss Elizabeth Muir
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
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