Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
GEOG 4940 - Research Experience in Human Geography
Individualized and directed research under supervision of faculty member. Students select topics or are directed into possible research areas of interest to both the student and faculty member. Student must discuss the research plan with the faculty member before receiving permission to enroll. Scholarship experience typically entails familiarization with relevant literature, research methods, and analysis. Experience culminates in presentation of results in poster format.
Requisites: 12 hours in GEOG and permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Learning and Doing
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify elements of research design.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to formulate a research design appropriate to their research question.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read previously published literature and extract relevant information.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a literature review appropriate to their research topic.
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