Geography 486 - Field Methods in GEOGRAPH

This class has two goals: introduce students to research design and field research methods in geography, and explore ways of integrating knowledge gained across a college education ? from gen-ed courses to more specialized departmental courses, in approaching analysis of the ?real-world.? We will focus particularly on field techniques which are most effectively learned on the ground, such as analytical observation, mapping, photography and interviewing, and the linkages between those methodologies and context/background research. Students will have opportunities both to work in groups and to design and carry out their own research projects. This course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Geog and BS-Geog majors.

This course is open to Geography majors only. Requires participation in three day-long field trips; Sunday, Sept 20; Saturday, October 17; Saturday, Nov 7 and availability on makeup date, Sat, Nov 21, 2015 in case of cancellation.