Geographical Field Course
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG1001 | Geography | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- GEOG1001
- School
- Geography
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module examines the rationale and techniques of field study in both human and physical aspects of geography. In addition to a series of lectures, the module includes a residential field trip that places an emphasis on the design, practice and analysis of a range of geographical issues. Small-group teaching is central to this module; students work in small groups throughout and much of the teaching involves direct interaction between staff and students.
Target Students
Only available to Undergraduate Students in the School of Geography on L700 BA Hons Geography and F800 BSc Hons Geography. Not available to L7N1 BA Hons Geography with Business students.
Classes
Content will be delivered through a mix of lectures and a residential field course.
Assessment
- 33% Coursework 1: 1000 words
- 33% Coursework 2: 1000 words
- 34% Coursework 3: 1000 words
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide a field course experience away from Nottingham that provides an opportunity to:1) evaluate issues involved in applying research design and execution skills within the specific context of field-based research;2) evaluate field based techniques and approaches to the collection of geographical information;3) foster an awareness of the ethical issues related to data gathering;4) foster a culture of safe field work through awareness, management and practice of both general and specific safety issues;5) develop skills of risk assessment related to field work;6) develop intellectual and communication skills gained with tutorials.Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module students will have:
developed an appreciation of geographical issues
developed skills to evaluate issues involved in applying research design and execution skills within the specific context of field-based research
developed an appreciation of the techniques of field data collection and related ethical issues
developed a culture of safe field work
further developed communication and presentation skills
developed group working and inter-personal skills