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M.Phil.-Ph.D. in GRM
(Doctor of Philosophy Stream)

 
 

Introduction | Courses


Course Descriptions

GRMD 5001 Research Seminar I
These are seminars for teachers and scholars to introduce their research interest and recent development in specialized areas of Geography and Resource management, in order to facilitate research students to identity interesting and important research areas. Research students are also required to report findings of their literature review.

GRMD 5002 Research Seminar II
These are seminars for research students to present research plan and to receive comments from teachers and other research students. Additional talks will also be given by invited scholars to exchange research findings.

GRMD 5100 Advanced Geographical Methodology
This course introduces and reviews some of the main methodologies in conducting geographical research. It covers bibliographic research, field investigation, thesis preparation and other practical concerns. Special ways of approaching certain subfields of geography will also be introduced and reviewed. New geographical techniques such as geographical information systmes, remote sensing, intelligent spatial decision systems, and analysis of uncertainty and their role in geographical research will be examined.

GRMD 5110 Statistical Applications in Geography
This course is an introduction to statistical methods in geographic research. The goal of this course is to provide a practical understanding of the application of statistical analysis to geographic problem solving. Emphasis is placed on the application of appropriate methods to analyze geographic data, the appropriate procedures for research design, and the interpretation of research results.

GRMD 8003/8006/8012 Thesis Research
Each student is required to carry out an independent research and write a thesis under the supervision of a professor.