Module Identifier |
GG39210 |
Module Title |
GEOGRAPHY JOINT HONOURS/MAJOR PROJECT |
Academic Year |
2007/2008 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Michael J Woods |
Semester |
Semester 1 |
Other staff |
Dr Henry F Lamb |
Pre-Requisite |
One of GG27720, GG21710, GG21510 or GG21310
One of GG22110 or DA22110 |
Co-Requisite |
GG38110 Level 3 Geography Tutorial or DA38110 Tiwtorial Daearyddiaeth Lefel 3 |
Mutually Exclusive |
GG39130 Geography Dissertation; DA39130 Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth |
Course delivery |
Seminars / Tutorials | Two individual tutorials - one early in the semester to advise on data analysis and the report structure; one later in the semester to advise on the draft of the project report. |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Assessment | Project Report. Submission of a project report of 4,000 words. | 100% |
Supplementary Assessment | Project Report. Resubmission of the failed project report, with revisions if appropriate. | 100% |
|
Problem solving |
Problem solving skills are developed through the identification of research questions, appropriate methodology and research plan, and through responses to difficulties experienced during data collection |
Research skills |
Research skills are developed through the collection and analysis of data appropriate for investigation of the research questions |
Communication |
Written communication skills developed through the production of a 4,000 word report (assessed). Oral communication skills developed through discussion in tutorials (not assessed); and may be developed through empirical research using verbal research methods (e.g interviews) (not assessed) |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Students will be encouraged to reflect on their experience of planning and undertaking research in the tutorial discussions |
Team work |
Not developed in this module |
Information Technology |
Students will be expected to employ appropriate IT resources in identifying data sources and collecting data (e.g. internet, electronic information resources), in data analysis (e.g. statistical packages), and in producing the project report (e.g. word processing, GIS and mapping packages) |
Application of Number |
If appropriate to the selected research topic, students may develop numerical skills through the collection, analysis and presentation of quantitative data |
Personal Development and Career planning |
Personal development and career planning skills will not be explicitly developed through the module; however, many of the generic skills developed through the research project will have significant transferability to a wide range of career contexts |