Browse Hierarchy GEG5216: Environmental Research in the Field

Physical geographers and environmental scientists often work and carry out field-based research in order to identify, quantify and understand patterns and processes in the natural environment. You will learn how to carry out field-based research safely and effectively. You will work with other students to collect environmental field data using a variety of techniques across a range of environmental settings. Your field investigations may be followed by associated practical work, either lab- or computer-based You will learn how to analyse, interpret and write up the results of your field-based research. This module builds on skills you acquired at Level 4 and provides a foundation for your Level 6 independent project.