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. {C}

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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

 

Unit I: 
Field Work in Geographical Studies

 

 

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

Unit II: 
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: 
2020-2021