Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Off Site
Seminar
Module Offerings
6315NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
- To provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in previous lecture-based modules to a new geographical setting, by carrying out detailed data-collection.
- To critically evaluate the importance of field-based observations and analyses within the context of the wider literature.
- To develop a wide range of transferable skills in measurement technique, research design, effective communication, and group work.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Collect, organise, and analyse a wide variety of field-based data using
appropriately designed methodologies to formulate and solve geographical
research questions.
2.
Combine field observations with published research findings to produce fully
synthesized answers to specific geographical problems.
3.
Critically synthesize and communicate contemporary environmental ideas to a
diverse audience.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:A wide range of topics will be covered during the trip which are likely to include: glacial geomorphology, glacial sedimentology, relative dating techniques, proglacial hydrology, coastal processes, volcanology, snow pack properties, geohazards, economic geography, landscape development. The trip will also include an extended stay in a field centre in which students will develop transferable personal and interpersonal skills, and a full academic understanding of the location.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to provide you with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in previous lecture-based modules to a new geographical setting, by carrying out detailed data-collection. You will critically evaluate the importance of field-based observations and analyses within the context of the wider literature and develop a wide range of transferable skills in measurement technique, research design, effective communication and group work.
The aim of this module is to provide you with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained in previous lecture-based modules to a new geographical setting, by carrying out detailed data-collection. You will critically evaluate the importance of field-based observations and analyses within the context of the wider literature and develop a wide range of transferable skills in measurement technique, research design, effective communication and group work.
Additional Information:This module is based on an international field trip. It is a detailed field skills module. Students are encouraged to undertake independent observations and interpretations and reflect upon them in relation to published work. There is an additional charge for this fieldtrip to cover the cost of accommodation..