GGR417Y5
Honours Thesis
Course Description
This course is designed to give students experience in the design and execution of an independent senior thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
In order to register in the course, students must obtain approval from a supervisor, complete an application form and submit the form to the Department of Geography. Please refer to the Department of Geography website for details: https://utm.utoronto.ca/geography/field-internship-and-thesis-courses This course may fulfill field day components. Please consult with your supervisor.
Distribution Requirement: Social Science, Science, Experiential Learning
Exclusion: none
Prerequisite: 14.0 credits
Core Skills Developed
- Research skills adequate to the addressing of a research question at an advanced level
- Knowledge and skills of methods of data collection and analysis
- Critical analytical skills for independent, primary research
- Writing and presentation skills appropriate for the communication of advanced academic research
- Producing a thesis incorporating primary research that advances academic knowledge on the topic