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GEOG 3010

Field Methods in Physical Geography

0.5 credit · Undergraduate

Field and laboratory approaches, methodologies and techniques in physical geography. Field projects will be undertaken to collect data for analysis, evaluation and presentation.

2016

Topics

  • Spatial and temporal variability of field data
  • Hypotheses and hypothesis testing
  • Field experiments
  • Precision and accuracy
  • Operation, care, and maintenance of field equipment
  • Field notes
  • Oral and written presentations of field studies
  • Program: Lectures and Workshops as per schedule
  • Group oral presentations
  • Group field project report
  • Final examination

Prerequisites & course information

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2006 or ENST 2006 or STAT 2507 and GEOG 2013 or GEOG 2014 or permission of the Department. Normally consists of a multi-day field camp, including lodging, during Fall or Winter Break, and regular classroom meetings. A supplementary charge will apply.

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