GG3213 Physical Geography Fieldclass

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

10 am to 12 pm Thur

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr A L Davies

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Module Staff

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Fieldwork lies at the heart of much of the research undertaken in physical and environmental geography. This module provides students with training in fieldwork research skills, including how to plan fieldwork and collected and utilise field data to address research questions. Classroom-based teaching is followed by a residential fieldtrip that allows students to gain first-hand experience of fieldwork and develop these core skills with the support of experienced staff members.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS GG2014

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE GG3214 OR TAKE SD3102

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE GG3211 OR TAKE GG3212

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1x 2 hr lecture (x8 weeks), 1x 1 week fieldtrip

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

121

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the role, and limitations, of fieldwork in physical and environmental geography
Demonstrate knowledge of key fieldwork methodologies and how these may be applied to common research areas in physical and environmental geography
Demonstrate improved understanding of the practical challenges of fieldwork, and how to overcome these, based on first-hand experience in the field
Better design and implement fieldwork as part of their own independent research projects