Course - Geography in Practice - Field and Research Design - GEOG3008
GEOG3008 - Geography in Practice - Field and Research Design
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course aims to give students knowledge about research design with an emphasis on the relation between theory, methodology and empirical research. The course starts with introductory lectures and obligatory fieldwork preparation where the students in groups will formulate research questions and prepare a research design. Following this there will be a three-day fieldcourse where students in groups will carry out an empirical study. The research questions must be formulated be within the focus areas at the Department of Geography. The research questions and main findings shall be reported in the form of a short, written group-based report.
Learning outcome
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
- has insight and a critical understanding of a research process through the formulation of research questions and design, including the use of theoretical and methodological approaches within a chosen research topic.
Skills:
- has experience in field methodology, experience in preparing research design and plan a research process, development of issues, justify problem solving, identify relevant theoretical and methodological approaches.
General competence:
- has training in professional analysis, writing, fieldwork and professional interaction.
Learning methods and activities
6 hours lectures, 3 days fieldwork, group-based report.
Compulsory assignments
- Field course preparations, field course, group-based report.
Further on evaluation
The examination in this course is an individual assignment. The assignment shall be based on the fieldwork with emphasis on research design and choice of methods. The assignment should not overlap the students master`s thesis (GEOG3900/GEOG3901).
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geography (MGEOG)
Geography with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLGEOG)
Required previous knowledge
Completed GEOG1010, GEOG1011, GEOG1012, GEOG1013, GEOG1014. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG3003 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Geography
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2024-10-30Submission
2024-11-27
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2025-04-22Submission
2025-05-05
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"