Field Studies in Tropical Geography

EV3404 - Field Studies in Tropical Geography

Field studies in Tropical Geography is an intensive mode subject that teaches and develops the field skills needed by students of geography and cognate disciplines. The subject is taught in intensive mode in specific areas chosen to take advantage of current staff research activities and interests (e.g. Cape York, Singapore and other remote and offshore locations). Accordingly, destinations change from time to time. Field Studies in Tropical Geography is designed as a research training subject that will prepare students for independent research work. The focus will be on: coherent research design, appropriate choice of techniques and data sources, careful and disciplined data collection, rigorous analysis and clear presentation of results. The subject provides you with an excellent grounding in all aspects of the geographical research process. Quota applies.

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122204 Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development, 106904 Master of Science, 116104 Master of Planning and Urban Design, 105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 106204 Master of Tropical Urban and Regional Planning, 118204 Master of Global Development, 118206 Graduate Diploma of Global Development, 118211 Graduate Certificate of Global Development

122204 Master of Public Health - Master of Global Development, 106904 Master of Science, 116104 Master of Planning and Urban Design, 105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 106204 Master of Tropical Urban and Regional Planning, 118204 Master of Global Development, 118206 Graduate Diploma of Global Development, 118211 Graduate Certificate of Global Development Offerings: All

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EV5404 - Field Studies in Tropical Geography

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the research process, and how this is conducted in geography and cognate disciplines

Communicate effectively and persuasively using oral and written skills

Devise, plan and conduct a research project incorporating relevant research methods

Critically evaluate theories and models of understanding tropical landscapes