Theory of Science and Research Design for Geographers
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Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Subject overlap | GEO301 - 10 ects GEO302 - 10 ects |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Aim and Content
Through the course, students will acquire insight in basic concepts and positions of theory of science. At the same time, the course will enable students to apply this insight in their own work, and to situate geography as a subject in a wider scientific, social and environmental setting.
The course covers subjects related to theory of knowledge and theory of science, with special focus on resource design. The theory of science part is both physical and human geography oriented.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to:
- Understand and apply different views within philosophy of science and epistemology.
- To see the connection between theory, models, hypothesis and appropriate geographical research design.
- Be critical of various scientific theoretical directions within the discipline of geography.
- Use the required insight to write a theoretical discussion in the master thesis
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Exam offered (semester)
Autumn and spring
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Master
Access to the Course Unit
Open to students on master level who meets the prerequisites. GEO308 is obligatory for both Master's in Resources and Human Adaptations and Master´s program in Geography.
Pre-requirements
Enrolled in the Master Programme in Geography or the Master Programme in Resources and Human Adaptations. Knowledge about geography´s history of ideas.
The 'History of geography' part in GEO 212/221/282/231 or equivalent.
Subject Overlap
GEO301 - 10 ects
GEO302 - 10 ects
Teaching Methods
2 lectures á 2 hours pr. week.
Total: 7-8 Joint lectures for human and physical geography
2 lectures á 2 hours pr. week.
Total: 4-5 Parallel lectures for human and physical geography
Total: 12 lectures (24 hours) 6-8 weeks
Compulsory Requirements
None
Assessment methods
Written exam 4 hours
Grading Scale
Grading A-F
Course Unit Evaluation
GEO308 will be evaluated minimum every third semester
Contact Information
Department of Geography
Studieveileder@geog.uib.no