جغ ع 506 : Geographical statistics

Department

Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems

Academic Program

Master in Division of Human Geography

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course deals with methods of using statistical methods in analyzing geographical data and the possibility of extracting scientific facts from statistical results in order to reach scientific conclusions that can be compared and tested to achieve scientific and practical benefit in the field of planning and human development.

Intended learning outcomes

  • The ability to remember quantitative methods and how to apply them geographically.
  • The ability to process geographic data statistically and arrange them logically in tables.
  • Eliciting scientific facts from the results of statistical operations and making spatial and temporal comparisons of the studied phenomenon.
  • Learn about different statistical measures.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Theoretical lectures to explain statistical methods in writing on the board.
  • Enable students to solve examples during the lecture to ensure the degree of comprehension of the topic.
  • Assign students to solve examples as an assignment outside the classroom.

Methods of assessments

  • Mid-semester exam 20%
  • Practical exam third quarter of the semester 20%
  • Final exam at the end of the semester 60%
  • Total 100%