3-0-0

An introduction to the planning, execution and reporting of Environmental and Geographic research. The student is required to select an appropriate research project and, under the supervision of a faculty member, complete a formal research proposal. The proposal must include a detailed Introduction, including the purpose, objectives and research hypothesis, a detailed Conceptual Background, with associated Literature Review and Bibliography, and a description of the Research Methods and Data Collection Techniques to be used in the project. Preliminary data collection should also take place. The Proposal will be presented at a Departmental seminar to be scheduled during the last two weeks of classes.

Prerequisite: Permission of Department