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 |
| Course website |
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
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
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
| 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 |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Genevieve Patenaude
Tel: (0131 6)51 4472
Email: genevieve.patenaude@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk |
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