The main objective of this project module is to qualify the student to analyse and evaluate one or more problems within the field of physical geography. The project can comprise field surveys, laboratory experiments, modelling and/or theoretical problems. Emphasis in the project is on development of a strategy for measuring and modelling of physical geography processes. The project also aims to get the students to evaluate critically the use of literature, measurements and models. It is noted that the semester unit may include substantial elements of cultural geography including demographic and market analyses, if these elements are relevant for, and connected to, the below described physical geography elements.
Project work with supervision supplemented with instruction, workshops, presentation seminars, experimental work, etc.
The projectmodule is 20 ECTS which is corresponding to 600 hours of study.
Name of exam | Advanced Methods in Physical Geography |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral exam based on presentation seminar and project
report. |
ECTS | 20 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Avancerede naturgeografiske metoder |
Module code | B-GEO-K3-1A |
Module type | Project |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Autumn
|
ECTS | 20 |
Language of instruction | English |
Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Geography |
Study Board | Study Board of Built Environment |
Department | Department of the Built Environment |
Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |