GEOG 415R
Geographic Field Methods
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Learning different methods used by geographers in the field through hands-on involvement in real faculty research.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Field Work and the Scientific Method
Learning Outcome
Practice the scientific method, including developing research questions, conceptual framework, research design, sample collection, and data analysis
Title
Communication skills
Learning Outcome
Communicate scientific research by developing a professional-quality poster and presentation
Title
Literature
Learning Outcome
Conduct a thorough review of scientific literature to establish a conceptual framework for your research question.
Title
FIeldwork
Learning Outcome
Develop an appropriate field research design and carry it out, including sampling of vegetation and environmental data
Title
Communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate your research results orally and in writing
Title
Analysis
Learning Outcome
Conduct laboratory and statistical analysis of data collected in the field
Title
Research question and hypotheses
Learning Outcome
Develop a specific research question with testable hypotheses
