GIST 4950 Research in:
This course provides an opportunity for students to design and conduct a field- or lab-based research project in anthropology, environmental science, human or physical geography, and/or applied geospatial science. The student will conduct a literature review, discuss scientific research and project design, perform relevant data collection and analysis, and present their work. Specific research topics will vary. (1 - 6 lect.) (Max 9)
Major Topics
- Literature review
- Scientific research and project design
- Field, lab, or literature based research and data collection
- Data analysis
- Scientific communication and presentation skills
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Discuss relevant literature.
2. Design a field- or lab-based research project in anthropology, environmental science, human or physical geography, and/or applied geospatial science.
3. Conduct field- or lab-based research and data collection.
4. Analyze data using a geographic information system and/or other appropriate statistical methodologies and programs.
5. Present data in posters, oral presentations, online web applications, and/or scientific papers.