Dissertation

Paper Code: 
GEO 324
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
180.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Field Survey is an important and essential part of Geography. This paper acquaints the students with the same, specifically on the techniques of Field Surveying. 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

GEO 324

Dissertation

(Dissertation)

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO33:  To provide some skill specifically in field work and its related operations.

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip

Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Simulation, Presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Observations of practical skills, Presentation, Cartographic and computer based (GIS) exercises, Practical assignments, Project and field work reports, seminar/ presentations and viva voce

 

Field Work in Geographical Studies

Geographic Enquiry and Field Survey, Preparation for Field Survey, Field Survey Procedures, Post Field Survey

Selection of Problem, Area of Study and Field Instruments

Problem Identification and Field Selection, Questionnaire and Schedule for Field Work

 

References: 
  • Gomez, B. and Jones, J.P. III (Ed.) (2010). Research Methods in Geography: A Critical Introduction, Wiley-Blackwell, New York
  • Mishra, R.P. (1989). Research Methodology: A Handbook, Concept Publishing House, New Delhi.
  • Stoddart, R. (1982). Field Techniques and Research Methods in Geography, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/geographyfacpub .

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022