Geographic Research Design

General

Prefix

GEOG

Course Number

390

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Geographic research methods; contemporary techniques for data collection, analysis, and presentation. Topical.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify and critically assess key concepts in geography.

Outcome

Assess commonly used techniques and field methods for research in geography.

Outcome

Identify and describe an original topic of interest for an undergraduate research project in one of the following areas of geography: i) physical geography; ii) techniques; iii) human-environment interaction; iv) human geography.

Outcome

Locate, summarize, critically appraise, and synthesize appropriate scholarly materials in the preparation of a literature review for an undergraduate research project proposal in their chosen area of study.

Outcome

Identify, describe, justify choice of, execute, and evaluate a relevant method to research questions developed for chosen topic of study.

Outcome

Effectively present overall undergraduate research project proposal orally and in written form.

Dependencies

Programs

GEOG390 is a completion requirement for: