View Specification DocumentJoint Student Research Skills GEOG4019
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
- Credits: 30
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course will prepare students for independent Geographical research
Timetable
2 lectures and one 2 hour practical per week
Requirements of Entry
Students who are taking Honours Geography jointly with another subject and who are undertaking their Honours dissertation in Geography.
Co-requisites
GEOG4052P Dissertation
Assessment
Lab based assessment (20%)
Dissertation proposal (30%)
Group fieldwork proposal (15%)
Group fieldwork presentation (30%)
Field notebook (5%)
Course Aims
This course will prepare students for independent research required for the dissertation.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, students will be able to undertake an independent research project which will involve the:
* conceptualisation of an appropriate research question
* design of an appropriate research methodology
* implementation of appropriate methods to achieve project goals
* completion of ethics and health and safety reports
* adoption of appropriate conceptual approaches to analyse field data
* effective management of time to deliver project outcomes