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School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
ESC-20029 Practical Physical Geography  
Co-ordinator: Dr Richard Waller    Room: WSF23A, Tel:33179  
Teaching Team: Dr Peter  Knight, Mr Keith  Mason Dr Richard  Waller Dr Zoe Robinson Mrs Stephanie  Everill Dr Lisa  Lau Dr Katie  Szkornik Dr Deirdre  McKay Prof Clare  Holdsworth Dr Alix  Cage, Dr Paul  Simpson, Mrs Antonia  Law,  Simon  Haslett,  Darren  Smith  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 2 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Prerequisites

Level 1 Geography degree programme or equivalent

Barred Combinations

None

Description

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to a variety of specialist field, laboratory and computer-based techniques of particular relevance to physical geography. It builds upon core concepts and techniques introduced in the level 1 practical programme whilst providing a portfolio of skills applicable to level 3 independent research projects. Training and first-hand experience is provided in practical classes, which are supplemented by a tutorial programme that highlight the real-world applications of the techniques through in-class discussion and directed reading. In both teaching environments, particular effort is made to emphasise the relevance of the techniques covered to appropriate careers pathways.

Aims

  • To provide training and first-hand experience in a variety of essential physical geogrpahy field and laboratory practical skills.
  • To build upon concepts and techniques introduced in the level I practical programme and provide a portfolio of skills applicable to level III independent research projects.
  • To highlight the research applications and careers relevance of these techniques through in-class discussion and the directed reading of journal literature.


Intended Learning Outcomes

  • Use a range of specialized field, laboratory and computer-based techniques and approaches associated with the collection, analysis and presentation of geographical information. [1,2,3,4,5,6]
  • Evaluate the applicability of a variety of specialist techniques and approaches to a range of relevant research topics and careers pathways. [1,2,3,4,5,6]
  • Apply the techniques in a problem-solving context and report the results in a formal written communication. [5,6]
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate research findings reported within journal literature. [1,2,3,4]


Study hours

  • Practical classes 33 hours
  • Preparation and completion of practical assignments 44 hours
  • Tutorials 5 hours
  • Directed reading and reflection 44 hours
  • Independent research 24 hours


Description of Module Assessment

001: Class Test weighted 8%
SHORT ANSWER TEST


002: Class Test weighted 8%
SHORT ANSWER TEST


003: Class Test weighted 8%
SHORT ANSWER TEST


004: Class Test weighted 8%
SHORT ANSWER TEST


005: Portfolio weighted 33%
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO FOR PARTS 1-3 OF PRACTICAL


006: Portfolio weighted 35%
ASSESSMENT OF MAPPED RESULTS FROM GIS EXERCISES



Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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