- Course Code
- GG 3547
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr L Philip
Pre-requisites
Available only to students in programme year 3 of a Planning, Surveying or MCRM degree.
Overview
The course prepares students for undertaking research projects (including dissertations) by providing engagement with issues of research philosophy and design, literature searching, and the selection and the competent and critical use of appropriate observational and analytical techniques and tools. It is organised in three main sections:
Part A Research contexts
Part B Collecting and processing information
Part C Reporting your research
- Quantitative methods
- Qualitative methods
- Social survey and interviewing
- Field and laboratory techniques
- Preparation, planning and presentation of a research project.
Structure
12 lectures supported with practical workshops.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).
Resit: No resit possible.