GEOG314
RESEARCH PROPOSAL WRITING
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
Other titles (5)
- RESEARCH DESIGN & METHODS
- SEM: GEOG RES DESIGN/METHD
- RESEARCH DESIGN/METHODS
- RES DESIGN/RES METHODS
- RESEARCH METHODS
- Department
- Geography
- Terms offered
- 26
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Covers major topics in empirical social science research design, including problem definition, research strategies, sampling, data-collection and data analysis methods, and budgeting. Docotral students only.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026
1995 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 61% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count rising about 5% per year. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 66% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count rising about 4% per year. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 69% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 10 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count rising about 3% per year. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 73% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 11 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count rising about 3% per year. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Fri, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM Jefferson Academic Center JF202 2026202520242010
- Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Geography Building G104 20152008
- Wed, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM Geography Building G104 20122009
- Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Geography Building G104 2005
- Mon, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF222 2004
- Fri, 1:25 PM–4:25 PM JC120 2004
- Tue, 2:40 PM–5:40 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF133 200220012000199819971996 +1 more Also offered in Fall 1995
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 16 enrolled | 23029 |
| Fall 2025 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 16 enrolled | 23029 |
| Fall 2024 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 12 enrolled | 23029 |
| Fall 2022 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 12 enrolled | 20574 |
| Fall 2021 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 12 enrolled | 24615 |
| Fall 2020 | Yuko Aoyama | Online | 1 | 5 of 12 enrolled | 24615 |
| Fall 2019 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 12 enrolled | 24615 |
| Fall 2018 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 9 of 12 enrolled | 24615 |
| Fall 2017 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 12 enrolled | 24615 |
| Fall 2016 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 12 enrolled | 24615 |
| Fall 2015 | Yuko Aoyama | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 12 enrolled | 24615 |
| Fall 2013 | Colin Polsky | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 12 enrolled | 22961 |
| Spring 2012 | Colin Polsky | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 15 enrolled | 31605 |
| Spring 2010 | Colin Polsky | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 15 enrolled | 36189 |
| Spring 2009 | Jody L. Emel (She/Her) | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 15 enrolled | 36189 |
| Spring 2008 | Colin Polsky | Lecture | 1 | 4 of 15 enrolled | 36189 |
| Fall 2005 | Colin Polsky | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 5 of 15 enrolled | 22319 |
| Fall 2004 | Colin Polsky | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 9 of 25 enrolled | 22319 |
| Spring 2004 | Marie Pace | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | No enrollment data; capacity 20 | 31977 |
| Fall 2002 | Alice J. Hovorka | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 4 of 30 enrolled | 24724 |
| Fall 2001 | Robert C. Mitchell | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 10 of 30 enrolled | 24724 |
| Fall 2000 | Robert C. Mitchell | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 5 of 40 enrolled | 24724 |
| Fall 1998 | Robert C. Mitchell | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 4 of 20 enrolled | 20211 |
| Fall 1997 | Robert C. Mitchell | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 13 of 20 enrolled | 20211 |
| Fall 1996 | Robert C. Mitchell | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 20211 |
| Fall 1995 | Robert C. Mitchell | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 7 of 20 enrolled | 20211 |