Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4306NATSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
To provide students with practical skills in the methods used by geographers to collect, present and interpret primary and secondary data. To develop both quantitative and qualitative practical skills and field based observational skills.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate skills relevant in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data
2.
Synthesise and communicate data analyses via both written and verbal presentation
3.
Collect, analyse and interpret field data in a systematic format
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Fieldwork to develop skills in observation and data collection:
Practical field skills in both physical and human geography, including observations, sketching, qualitative and quantitative data collection and recording. Techniques include GPS mapping; environmental sampling, observation and field recording.
Data acquisition, display and analysis and communication including GIS.
Practice skills including qualitative and quantitative data collection and recording. Data acquisition, display and analysis and communication.
Small Group Tutorials to develop essential study skills.
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with practical skills in the methods used by geographers to collect, present and interpret primary and secondary data. You will develop both quantitative and qualitative practical skills and field based observational skills.
This module will provide you with practical skills in the methods used by geographers to collect, present and interpret primary and secondary data. You will develop both quantitative and qualitative practical skills and field based observational skills.
Additional Information:This module includes a residential field trip to develop field based qualitative and quantitative skills.