S - Introduction to working scientifically
Maria Piquer Rodriguez
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Qualification goals: The students have an overview of the subject with its specialisations and the associated sub-areas. They are familiar with the scientific theory, history and definitions of the subject of geography and its sub-areas. They are also familiar with the significance and areas of application of geographical models. Students have basic cartographic knowledge, particularly with regard to different types of maps, projection, coordinate systems, map structure and maps, and are able to interpret maps. Students are familiar with the basics of scientific work and are able to independently research and manage literature, summarise, excerpt and present scientific texts and cite sources correctly.
Contents: The module introduces the general content of geography, addresses its disciplinary history and deals with various geographical concepts of space and sub-areas of geography. An introduction to scientific and epistemological theory introduces the methodological foundations of geography. Exercises are carried out on geographical model development in physical and anthropogeographical applications, and there is an introduction to cartography with the subject areas of general principles of cartography, thematic/topographical maps, map network designs and coordinate systems, generalisation and map interpretation. Furthermore, exercises on scientific work, literature research in the library and on the Internet, summarising the content of texts and correct citation and bibliography are in the foreground.
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