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Geography Practical (GEOG90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject will provide Masters-level training in desktop, field and/or laboratory techniques that serve as preparation for the completion of a capstone subject in the Master of Geography. Students will choose a topic area/project from a list provided by School of Geography academic staff.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of a specific sub-discipline area of Geography, including critical engagement with academic literature appropriate to the chosen topic.
- Compose a research proposal and evaluate and select suitable methods of investigation.
- Assemble, analyse and interpet data appropriate to the chosen topic.
- Effectively present research results in a written form in a way appropriate to the nature of the data.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have gained experience in:
- understanding the rationale for undertaking a specific research project;
- the application of geographic methods to a specific research problem;
- working as part of a research team;
- critical, independent thinking;
- problem-solving of practical challenges;
- data processing, organisation and presentation;
- data interpretation
- written presentation skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024