Research Methods in Geography
Geography · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Only, Every Second Year
Hard to catch. Runs only every second year, and the calendar doesn't say which, confirm the next offering with the department before counting on it.
GEOG-3330 prerequisites
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Any 9 credits at 1000 level geography courses
any one of
any one of
Any 3 credits of 1000 level Geography courses
permission of the instructor
permission of the instructor
permission of the chair
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Where GEOG-3330 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course introduces students to skills for conducting geographic research, and explores the uses, limitations, and methods associated with quantitative and qualitative analysis in human and physical geography. These skills are relevant for careers in academic and professional fields. Topics include primary data collection and analyses, questionnaire design and structured interviews, data assembly and interpretation, research design and ethics, and the presentation of research results. This course includes a significant practical element.
Requisite courses
Any 9 credits at 1000 level geography courses and GEOG-2309 or permission of the instructor or permission of the chair [prerequisite(s)].
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