Spatial Analysis - ENV00007M
- Department: Environment and Geography
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module aims to:
- Introduce participants to spatial analysis using GIS software
- Introduce the theoretical problems associated with capturing, handling and analysing spatial data
- Explore these issues through the practical use of ArcGIS, a widely used commercially available GIS software package.
Module learning outcomes
Successful participants will be able to:
- appreciate the nature of spatial data types
- understand the basic GIS functionality available in GIS software suites
- perform a basic spatial analysis of environmental data using ArcGIS
Genereic / Employability Skills:
In studying this module students should acquire additional employability skills in the following areas:
- Presenting written material in the form of a report
- Improved computer literacy/Utilizing specialist computer software
- Problem Solving/Analytical Skills associated with the spatial analysis problem that has to be solved for the assessment
- Adaptability &Flexibility - some methods will be more difficult to get working than others, students have to choose between approaches as the project develops
- Attention to Detail - including planning and organisation, numeracy and time management.
- This module has aided many past students in securing employment in the environmental sector.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Formative feedback is offered during the computer practical help sessions.
Feedback on summative assessments is provided as written comments on returned work (copied to each individual) and where appropriate via a class e-mail detailing common issues.
Indicative reading
This is a hands-on module, so no key text will show you how to use the software in detail. The VLE site gives a number of sources for further reading.