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Geographical Information Systems - ENV00043I

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  • Department: Environment and Geography
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Colin McClean
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
    • See module specification for other years: 2023-24

Module summary

This is a hands-on skills module which will introduce you to handling spatial (map) data using computer software.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2024-25

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 or QGIS, two widely used GIS software packages.

Module learning outcomes

On completion of this module a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature of spatial data types
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic GIS functionality available in GIS software suites
  • Handle some remotely sensed satellite data to assess land cover
  • Perform a basic spatial analysis of environmental data using ArcGIS or QGIS

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Report		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Essay		 N/A 100

Module feedback

Standard departmental feedback form in standard departmental feedback period.

Indicative reading

De Smith, Michael John (2013). 4th ed.Geospatial analysis : a comprehensive guide to principles, techniques and software tools

Neteler, M, Miasova, H. (2010) 3rd ed. Open source GIS : a GRASS GIS approach


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