University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 10

This course guides students through an extended period of research and towards the writing of a major, final year project. As such, it is an integral part of a student’s university education in that it teaches organisational and research skills, as well as skills critical for any career path. This research seminar is specifically for students who would like to undertake independent research in a specific field of Geography
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Formulate an original research question and Perform a comprehensive literature review and identify appropriate conceptual and theoretical frameworks
  2. Gather evidence from primary sources using appropriate research methodologies, identify and access relevant sources of secondary data
  3. Interpret and analyse research findings, and discuss them in a critical manner
  4. Communicate research findings appropriately and coherently in written form, using the 7000 word thesis structure, complete with appendices of evidence and full and proper referencing.
Assessments
  • Research (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Methods of Sustainability Research in the Social Sciences" by Fahy, F. and Rau, H.
    Publisher: Sage
  2. "Science, Philisophy and Physical Geography" by Inkpen R.
    Publisher: Rouotledge
  3. "Statistical methods for Geography." by Rogerson, P. A
    Publisher: Sage
The above information outlines module TI3101: "Research Seminar in Natural Climate Variability" and is valid from 2015 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.