School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
GEG-20010 Practical Human Geography  
Co-ordinator: Mr Keith Mason    Room: WSF31, Tel:33170  
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

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description

This module has been designed to build upon the basic practical skills established in year 1 and will play an important role in the preparation of the dissertation which all students submit as part of their degree assessment.

Aims

This module aims to provide a variety of essential field and laboratory practical skills relevant to human geographers. It builds upon concepts and techniques introduced in the level I practical programme and provides a portfolio of skills applicable to level III independent research projects (dissertation modules GEG-30006 and GEG-30008). Training and first-hand experience in relevant techniques is provided in practical classesand extended group projects are used to highlight the research applications of these techniques

Intended Learning Outcomes

Use a range of specialised field, laboratory and computer-based techniques and approaches associated with the collection, analysis and presentation of geographical information. [1,2,3]
Evaluate the applicability of research techniques and approaches to a range of research topics and questions. [1,2,3]
Apply techniques in a problem-solving context and report results in both written and oral communication. [1,2,3]


Study hours

33 hours laboratory work (11 x 3 hour practicals)
117 hours project preparation and completion

Description of Module Assessment

001: Practical Assessment weighted 30%
ASSESSMENT OF EXERCISES


002: Report weighted 35%
REPORT OF GROUP PROJECT


003: Portfolio weighted 35%
ASSESSMENT OF MAPPED RESULTS FROM EXERCISES



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

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.