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Advanced Quantitative Techniques

Objective 

The objective of the course is to:

  • Enhance the capacity of students to understand quantitative research processes; and 
  • Strengthen the skills of students to conduct independent quantitative research.

Content 

This course focuses on: theoretical issues inherent in quantitative research, when to use quantitative techniques and types of quantitative techniques. It also deals with issues of validity, reliability and representativeness as well as design of research instruments, how to apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks, employ appropriate data collections and analysis techniques and writing of research reports. 

Mode of delivery

The content will be delivered through lectures, assigned data analysis, individual and group presentations. 

Course Code: 
FSS 903
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography
Geography And Regional Planning

Philosophy of Social Science Research

Objective

To expose students to the Western, African and Asian philosophical thoughts which have shaped and have the potential to shape social science research and practice. 

Content 

It traces the development of various philosophical points of view about knowledge, sources of knowledge and schools of thought, which is about knowledge generation and research. Among the issues to be discussed are: Nature of science: Theory of science, the scientific enterprise; Theories of knowledge and ideas, ontology (the being of things) and methodology (ways of doing things); sources of knowledge; Selected philosophers in Western thought: e.g. St. Augustine; Plato; John S. Mill, John Locke, Hume, Kant, Berkley; Wiredu, Gyekye; Confucius; Schools of thought which have influenced social science research: e.g. positivism, phenomenology, hermeneutics, existentialism, feminist epistemology, epicurean thought, Marxist thought (socialism), cosmological and ontological arguments, justice; Selected Eastern (Indo-Chinese) thought; and Africa cosmology of life; and ethics in research. Emphasis will be on implications of these thoughts for knowledge generation and for research. 

Mode of delivery

The course will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group discussion, and applied problem solving approach.

Course Code: 
FSS 901
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography
Geography And Regional Planning

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Informed Consent Form for Child or Minor
Category: 
Institutional Review Board
Degree Type: 
Doctor of PhilosophyDepartment of Geography and Regional Planning
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
Goal / Objectives: 

Aim

The aim of the programme is to produce competent higher-level students with the capability to undertake research, design and implement programmes and contribute to policy making. 

Objective

The objectives are to:

  • Develop students’ critical, analytical thinking and problem solving skills;
  • Equip student with knowledge and skills to undertake research in geography and regional planning; and
  • To enhance the capacity of students in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies.
Entry Requirements: 

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Degree Type: 
Doctor of PhilosophyDepartment of Geography and Regional Planning
Programme Duration: 
4 years (Standard Entry)
Goal / Objectives: 

Aim

The aim of the programme is to produce competent higher-level students with the capability to undertake research, design and implement programmes and contribute to policy making. 

Objective

The objectives are to:

  • Develop students’ critical, analytical thinking and problem solving skills;
  • Equip student with knowledge and skills to undertake research in geography and regional planning; and
  • To enhance the capacity of students in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies.  
Entry Requirements: 

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Geospatial Techniques

Objective 

To equip students with the knowledge and skills in using computers in managing spatial data that has been generated from geographic phenomena.

Content

The main focus of this course is to equip students with ideas to use computers in managing spatial data generated from geographic phenomena. Topics include: geographic data types; spatial data models; databases, data integration, structures for organizing geographic data in GIS; and, coordinates and projections; principles and concepts in remote sensing, image classification and interpretations, satellite platforms etc. Emphasis is on proper coding procedures, identification of variables, entry of data and results, and interpretation of outcomes. There would be laboratory sessions to allow students gain hands-on experience with the application of GIS.

Mode of Delivery

The course will be delivered through lectures, laboratory exercises, fieldwork, individual and group presentations.

Course Code: 
GEO 833
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography and Regional Planning

Research Methods

Objective 

To equip students with the knowledge and skills to conduct research in the field of Geography.

Content 

This course fundamentally exposes students to the processes involved in research. These include philosophy of social science research, conceptualization of a research problem, data collection and instrumentation, techniques in fieldwork, data analysis and presentation of results. Models and modelling of geographic phenomenon are also treated.

Mode of Delivery

The course will be delivered through lectures, seminars, fieldwork, individual and group presentations and discussions.

Course Code: 
GEO 803
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography and Regional Planning
04 Mar, 2020

The Leadership Empowerment Academy Programme is a one-year Certificate Course organised by the University of Cape Coast and University at Buffalo.   The programme is designed to empower leaders by using innovative approaches to prepare participants to demonstrate exemplary leadership practices.

The programme comprises four face-to-face sessions. Three sessions at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana and one at University at Buffalo, USA. Additionally, there are many online sessions during the period.

Programme Objectives

The main objective of the programme is to equip postgraduate students with effective tools for analytical thinking, good judgement, motivational and inter personal relationship skills.

Programme Content

The programme covers important leadership topics such as:

  • Big 5
  • Cliftons Strengths
  • Workplace 4.0
  • DiSC
  • Leadership Journaling

Organisation of Programme

The programme is organised in four thematic sessions as follows;

Session One         -        July (4 days)                  -        Ghana

Session Two         -        January(4days)              -        Ghana

Session Three       -        April/May                       -        USA  

Session Four        -        July (4 days)                   -        Ghana

NB. The session in USA lasts two to three weeks.

Requirement for Admission

The programme is open to all persons with first degree from any recognised university in Ghana and beyond. Thus, current postgraduate students and workers are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Visit https://forms.gle/RyyvauC4YvX6Zn8r7 to apply online.

Closing date for Application

The deadline for filling of the online application form is Monday, 30th March, 2020

Further Information

For further information, contact the Centre for International Education, UCC

Phone: ….0312292599

E-mail: …. cie@ucc.edu.gh

Histroy of Geographic Thought

This course focuses on the evolution and development of geography from the classical times to the modern age. Some of the issues to be covered are the Dark Ages and its effects on the spread of geographical knowledge, renaissance and geography, the quantitative revolution and geographical thought, contributions of Islamic scholars and new paradigms in geography.

Course Code: 
Geo 831
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Geography and Regional Planning
Presentation of the equipment

GNAD Hands over Teaching Materials to Educational Foundations

02 Mar, 2020 By louis Mensah

The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) has handed over Teaching and Learning Materials to the Faculty of Educational Foundations.

Welcoming the team, the Coordinator of Sign Language Interpreting Programme, UCC, Dr. Irene Vanderpuye, stated that the purpose of the gathering was to officially exit the collaborative terms between UCC and GNAD from 2017 to 2020. She explained that it was part of the agreement that at the end of the programme, the learning resources would be handed over to the Faculty for teaching and learning. 

UCC's Role


The Executive Director, GNAD, Mr. Juventus Dourinaah, expressed gratitude to the University authorities for their support throughout the span of the programme. “We have about 50 trained persons with certificates in Sign Language Interpreting programme,” he said. He assured the Faculty of all the necessary financial and material support from GNAD towards the continuation of the Sign Language Interpreting Programme.  He hinted that a group from Uganda had expressed interest to join the programme following successes chalked in Ghana. He was hopeful that the programme would be continued even after the expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to train more certified Sign Language Interpreting professionals to help facilitate communication, teaching and learning in the country.
Mr. Dourinaah also used the occasion to thank the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) for its’ enormous support and towards the programme. 

 

UCC is Committed to the Cause of Hearing Impaired


Receiving the gadgets (materials), the Vice Dean, Faculty of Educational Foundations, Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah, commended GNAD for its’ gesture and commitment to the agreement. He stated that “As an institution, we cannot compromise on training people who are hearing impaired.” Prof. Gyimah promised that the learning resources would be used for their intended purposes. He was hopeful that beneficiaries of the programme would contribute their quota towards the development of the nation. The items presented include two  HP Laptops, two projectors, Galaxy-A6 tablet, Samsung smart camera, tripod, Projector Screen and four extension boards.

Present were the Secretary to the Programme, Dr. Gideon Kwesi Obosu; Snr. Lecturer, Dr. Edward Kofi Ntim; Assistant Lecturer, Ms. Ivy Ama Kpodoe, College Finance Officer, College of Educational Studies; Mrs. Kate Adu-Gyinah, Faculty Account Officer, Mr. Iddrisu Abubakar and the GNAD team.   
 

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