The course provides a broad survey of research methodologies including documentary, observational, qualitative, and quantitative approaches, exploring their key characteristics, strengths and weaknesses and ethical implications of producing and applying knowledge for Indigenous environmental science and practice. It provides the student with the skills and background necessary for project development, execution, report writing and presentation. It prepares students to undertake a practical project in environmental science and practice engaging Indigenous communities. In consultation with the faculty supervisor, students will develop a project proposal that sets out the parameters of the winter semester project and includes an annotated bibliography of relevant background materials.
The course provides a broad survey of research methodologies including documentary, observational, qualitative, and quantitative approaches, exploring their key characteristics, strengths and weaknesses and ethical implications of producing and applying knowledge for Indigenous environmental science and practice. It provides the student with the skills and background necessary for project development, execution, report writing and presentation. It prepares students to undertake a practical project in environmental science and practice engaging Indigenous communities. In consultation with the faculty supervisor, students will develop a project proposal that sets out the parameters of the winter semester project and includes an annotated bibliography of relevant background materials.
