Geographic Research Design
General
Prefix
GEOG
Course Number
390
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
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: