جغ ع 518 : Field study

Department

Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems

Academic Program

Master in Division of Human Geography

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course contains a series of techniques for studying field and research work, mapping and data processing, and training students on field study methods and techniques to acquire geographical vocabulary through direct observation.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Introducing students to the intellectual framework of the field study.
  • How to choose a research topic, and knowledge of data collection methods.
  • Application of field human studies programs.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Carrying out a scientific trip to find out about the phenomenon under study directly.
  • Doing a field study of a geographical phenomenon.
  • Using the wall projector in lectures.

Methods of assessments

  • Midterm exam after eight lectures 20%
  • Final exam at the end of the semester 60%
  • Activity research papers 20%
  • Total 100%