Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4301NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide students with practical experience in the methods employed by geographers to collect, statistically analyse, present and interpret primary and secondary data. To develop quantitative and qualitative practical skills, as well as observational skills. To introduce students to self reflection on personal and academic development
Learning Outcomes
1.
Utilise quantitative and qualitative skills in the statistical analysis and interpretation of data
2.
Synthesise the results of data analysis and utilise written and oral presentations to communicate findings
3.
Collect, analyse and interpret field data
4.
Reflect upon self awareness and personal and professional development
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Fieldwork to develop skills in observation and data collection:
Practical field skills including qualitative and quantitative data collection and recording. Data acquisition, display and analysis and communication.
Fundamental statistical techniques, including descriptive statistics (Averages and measures of dispersion; Distributions and percentiles) & analytical statistics.
Qualitative techniques.
Small Group Tutorials to develop essential study skills.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to provide you with practical experience in the methods employed by geographers to collect, statistically analyse, present and interpret primary and secondary data. You will develop quantitative and qualitative practical skills, as well as observational skills and be introduced to self reflection on personal and academic development.
The aim of this module is to provide you with practical experience in the methods employed by geographers to collect, statistically analyse, present and interpret primary and secondary data. You will develop quantitative and qualitative practical skills, as well as observational skills and be introduced to self reflection on personal and academic development.
Additional Information:This module includes a field trip to develop field based data generation skills; data will be generated for use in subsequent statistical skills development