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Geography Practical (GEOG90028)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 8 November 2024