Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
GEOG 4941 - Research Experience in Physical 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 read previously published literature, extract relevant information, and create a literature review.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to effectively communicate their research question and findings to a broader audience.
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to implement a data gathering and analysis method appropriate to their research question.
- Upon completion of this course, students will know the elements of research design.
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