Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Research Methods for Planners
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Geography
Module Code	03 30025
Module Lead	Dr Phil Jones
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Fieldwork-30 hours Guided independent study-60 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module will provide students with an introduction to university-level research methods. Weeks 1-5 will involve a series of lectures outlining the theory and practice of key methods within both Physical and Human Geography. The fieldcourse (Week 6) will expose students to the application of methods in the field. Weeks 7-11 will develop a critical understanding of research practice through small group work.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand basic research methods associated with both human and physical branches of geography Demonstrate an ability to put basic research methods into practice Determine the most appropriate research methods in order to explore a given research issue Critically analyse and present field data in a clear and coherent manner
Assessment	30025-01 : Individual Project Write-Up : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Semester 2: 2000 word (or equivalent) individual field notebook Reassessment: replacement essay for field notebook
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