Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students completing the module acquire the following:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Understanding of the dynamics of the selected geographical problems and how these are contextualised in disconnected places
• Knowledge of selected theories of physical and socio-cultural geography in order to identify, analyse and evaluate selected geographical problems and their effects on the dynamics in place and space
• Knowledge of research designs, theories of science and research methods relevant for conducting research within physical and socio-cultural geography
• Knowledge of the scientific controversies in the selected field of research
• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of Problem Based Learning (PBL) as implemented in the Aalborg PBL model at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design

Skills

• Can identify, analyse and conceptualise selected geographical problems and their complex interactions and effects in place and space
• Can apply relevant theories, research design and methods in order to research and analyse geographical problems and their effects in place and space
• Can justify and substantiate the relevance of the chosen research problem, based on geographical theories
• Can structure project management activities based on a well-formulated problem formulation

Competences

• Can plan and implement a scientific research of the chosen geographical problem
• Can independently start and carry out subject specific and interdisciplinary cooperation and take a professional responsibility for their own research
• Can communicate research to multiple audiences
• Can reflect on, plan and manage a study project in a PBL learning environment

Type of instruction

Problem-based project work in groups. 

Exam

Exams