Introduces students to the nature and practice of science in physical and human geography, including practical methods for research productivity, professional, societal and ethical obligations of scientists, the philosophy of science, and the scientific literature. Students will prepare and critically evaluate research proposals.
Prerequisites/Rules:
Restriction: Permission of BSOS-Geography department. Credit only granted for: GEOG601 or GEOG788N. Formerly: GEOG788N.
Credits:
3
Grading Method:
Regular
Testudo Link:
http://geog.umd.edu/content/online-classes