Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - GEOG 606 G100

Research Design and Analytical Techniques in Physical Geography (5)

Class Number: 8246

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 11, 2020: Fri, 5:00–5:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 11, 2020
    Fri, 5:00–5:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Willam Hahm
    whahm@sfu.ca
    778-782-2234
    Office: RCB 6141
    Office Hours: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Research design, data collection and quantitative methods in physical geography. Equivalent Courses: GEOG706

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a graduate level course intended to provide a background in methods of quantitative data collection and analysis, as well as elements of effective science communication, including written, visual, and oral communication. Some coding will be involved (using Python), but extensive coding experience is not necessary. A portion of the class will also be dedicated to general professional practice and current issues in academia. Additional topics or modifications will be explored based on interests and skills of the class. This class provides a forum to promote cross-pollination of ideas and interests among labs, student interaction, and cohort establishment.

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Exercises 60%
  • Final project - asynchronous 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Class resources will be provided via CANVAS (SFU’s online content management system). An internet-connected computer is required for access to class content. Instructor-provided content will be delivered synchronously but recorded for later available viewing).

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).