GEG-20050 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to a variety of specialist field and computer-based techniques of particular relevance to Human Geography and Environment and Sustainability. It builds upon core concepts and techniques introduced in the Level 4 practical programme whilst providing a portfolio of skills applicable to Level 6 independent study projects. Training and first-hand experience is provided in practical classes, which are supplemented by a series of exercises and assessments which encourage students to think and have a strategy about how to solve the issues presented to them. A particular effort is made to emphasise the relevance of the techniques covered to appropriate careers pathways.

This module aims to provide a variety of essential field and practical skills relevant to human geographers and those studying environment and sustainability. It builds upon concepts and techniques introduced in the Level 4 practical programme and provides a portfolio of skills applicable to Level 6 independent research projects (dissertation modules, for example, GEG-30006 and GEG-30008). Training and first-hand experience in relevant techniques is provided in practical classes and extended group projects and presentations are used to highlight and evaluate the research applications of these techniques, and their effectiveness.

Intended Learning Outcomes

use a range of specialist geographical techniques (field and computer-based) to collect, analyse, present and interpret a range of primary and secondary data related to Human Geography and Environmental Sustainability: 1,2
work effectively as part of a team to complete group exercises within a specified time period: 1
evaluate the quality of geographical and environmental data and determine the most effective techniques for the analysis and presentation of these data: 2
identify and discuss the methods of data collection and analysis and evaluation of the associated research findings: 1,2
apply these techniques in a problem-solving context and report the key findings in a written format: 1,2

Study hours

30 hours laboratory / on-campus work (10 x 3 hour practicals)
1x3 hour poster presentation
1x3 hour poster drop in session
6 hours structured engagement with on-line resources
33 hours collaborative activity on-line to discuss questionnaires and prepare posters.
75 hours independent / group preparation work and completion (essay and poster)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment