Fall 2021 - GEOG 606 G100
Research Design and Analytical Techniques in Physical Geography (5)
Class Number: 3674
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:00–4:50 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jesse 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:
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. Coding will be involved (using Python), but prior coding experience is not assumed. 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.
There will be no labs during the first week of class.
Grading
- Participation: 20%
- Exercises: 60%
- Final project: 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.
REQUIRED READING:
Writing Science by Joshua Schimel, ISBN-10 : 0199760241; ISBN-13 : 978-0199760244 (Available on Vitalsource)
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
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021
Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place. Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).
Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required. You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware 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.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.