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Undergraduate Course: Techniques in Geography (GEGR08008)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaGeography Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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;
Assessment Information
Continuous internal assessment - 60%
Examination (4 questions in 1.5 hours) - 40%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr William Mackaness
Tel: (0131 6)50 8163
Email: William.Mackaness@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk
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