DEA 3550

Research Methods in Human-Environment Relations

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course provides a foundation in research design, methods and tools, particularly those commonly used in human-environment relations (HER) research. Student will learn of the main aims and approaches to conducting HER research, as well as its terminology, logic, and procedures. Research examples, class exercises and project case studies will help to illustrate and reinforce course objectives. By the end of the course you will have an understanding of how to design, conduct, report, and critically evaluate research studies. Skills gained in this course will also enable you to be a savvy consumer of research.

Prerequisites for DEA majors: DEA 2025; DEA 2730; DEA 2510.

Enrollment Information Enrollment preference will be given to: Design and Environmental Analysis (DEA) majors and minors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate and critique both research journal articles and reports of research in the media.
• Understand the principles, methods, and logic of research design and methods.
• Develop research strategies to address questions of interest in the field.
• Understand and commit to ethical principles related to the conduct of research.
• Communicate research clearly, logically, and persuasively.

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