GEOG 4002 - Honours Geog, Env & Population Research Methods
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 6 |
Term: | 4210 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | 3 hours per week |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Pre-Requisite: | Completed degree (72 units) with 24 units of Environmental Policy and Management Major or completed Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management degree |
Assessment: | 6000 word research proposal and literature review (60%), 2000 word seminar journal (30%), seminar participation (10%) |
Syllabus: |
This course will provide students with a strong foundation in the conceptualisation and operationalisation of research, how to design a research project and 'hands-on' skills in the utilisation of different research methods. Students will be exposed to a wide range of research methods and will learn key principles of research design. Topics to be covered in detail include sampling, surveying, interviewing, case study analysis, focus groups, interviewing and analysing and presenting data. Intellectual and methodological debates will be discussed in order to assist students to develop informed opinions and a critical appreciation for other's research. The imperative for ethical research practice will be presented. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and ability to undertake methodologically sound, original research projects and will develop a set of transferable workplace skills. |
Course Fees
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EFTSL | |||
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0.25 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4210 | Tue 15/03/2022 | Thu 24/03/2022 | Fri 06/05/2022 | Fri 10/06/2022 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
10235 | SE01 | 10 | 5 | 1 Mar - 5 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | Barr Smith South, 1063, Teaching Room |
26 Apr - 31 May | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | Barr Smith South, 1063, Teaching Room | ||||
20325 | SE02 | 10 | 10 | 1 Mar - 5 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
26 Apr - 31 May | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |