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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module GEOG1191: PRACTICAL AND FIELD GEOGRAPHY
Department: Geography
GEOG1191: PRACTICAL AND FIELD GEOGRAPHY
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 1 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
- F800: Geography
- FR89: Geography (European Studies)
- L702: Geography
- LR79: Geography (European Studies)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- The aims of the this module are to: introduce students to a variety of geographical environments, introduce students to a variety of methods in geographical analysis, enable students to select appropriate methods to study diverse geographical issues.
Content
- Term 1: Lectures and practicals: The concepts of research design in Physical and Human Geography and familiarisation with the practical skills utilised by Geographers.
- Term 2: Skills workshops and field work to enable students to select appropriate methods to study diverse geographical environments.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with the range of geographical environments,
Subject-specific Skills
- use a range of methods to undertake geographical analysis and research
- design simple research projects using a diversity of approaches and techniques.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures to impart basic facts and information necessary to fulfil the aims of this course.
- Concepts introduced in lectures will be explored in more depth in practicals which will introduce students to research design.
- Skills workshops will introduce technical skills using a range of research methods applicable to geography.
- Fieldwork will introduce students to a diverse range of geographical environments and provide experience in project design and implementation.
- Students' knowledge of a range of geographical environments and skills will be assessed by workshop/field reports related to workshops and fieldwork.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||||
| Preparation and Reading | 169 | ||||
| Lectures | 9 | Weekly in term 1 | 1 hour | 9 | |
| Practicals | 2 | Twice in term 1 | 3 hours | 6 | |
| Fieldwork | 4 | 4 times in term 2 | 4 hours | 16 | |
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Reports | 100% | field report 1 | 50% | ||
| field report 2 | 50% |
Formative Assessment
Term 1 practicals.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.