GEOG 5712 - Field Methods in Geography

Introduction to geographic field methods and techniques. Field mapping, data collection, spatial sampling, data analysis, synthesis, and reporting.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory, 1.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will actively participate in a number of field techniques, assignments emphasize fundamental principles of research design, basic surveying and mapping, and data analysis.
Students will apply the principles discussed in the course to a small but original research project.
Students will learn fundamentals of research design and basic surveying.