Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
EAM1620
Module Title
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-Requisite
EAM1320
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Practical | 10 x 2 hours |
Other | Field study visit (2 x 8 hours) |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | Coursework. Fieldwork report based on planning, acquisition, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data obtained from the Cambrian Mountains (4000 words). | 50% |
Semester Exam | 3 Hours Examination. Practical-based examination (3 hours) | 50% |
Supplementary Assessment | Resubmission. Resubmit failed elements of coursework. | 50% |
Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours Resit. No resit available if student failed to attend the fieldtrip without documented and approved special circumstances. | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Identify main sources of GIS data and their use for particular applications.
- Demonstrate and explain the functionality of GIS software and appropriately select tools for specific applications.
- Display and analyse spatial data in both two and three-dimensions and develop spatial models of dynamic processes.
- Undertake field studies to support the collection of GIS data.
Content
Practicals 10 x 2 hours
- Advanced GIS procedures
- Viewshed analysis
- Principles and construction of geodatabases; geocoding
- Network analysis (2 lectures)
- Geostatistics
- Tracking analysis
- Programming in GIS
- Overview
Brief description
The module will introduce the students to advanced procedures in GIS analysis and will cover a range of applications in physical geography. The course focuses particularly on the more complex functionality of GIS systems (e.g., network analysis, geostatistics), providing information on theory and hands-on experience with GIS software. Programming within a GIS environment is also introduced. The module also includes a field visit to the Cambrian Mountains during which insight into advanced methods of GIS data collection and analysis will be obtained.
Module Skills
Skills Type | Skills details |
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Communication | Skills report writing and submission of a discussion paper. Discussion groups within the blackboard teaching and learning environment. |
Improving own Learning and Performance | Library and web-based referencing. |
Information Technology | Use of commercial GIS software for practical applications. Specific skills in programming and statistical analyses. |
Personal Development and Career planning | Provision of advice and information on careers. |
Problem solving | Computer programming and development of statistical skills. |
Research skills | Basic strategies relating to data sources and data collection, data integration and processing within the framework of a GIS and effective analysis and interpretation of remote sensing data. Field data collection. |
Subject Specific Skills | Use of GIS software. |
Team work | Fieldwork will be undertaken in groups who collectively will be involved in the experimental design. |
Reading List
Recommended TextBurrough, P.A. & McDonnell, R.A. (1998) Principles of Geographical Information Systems Oxford University Press Primo search Chang, K. (2006) Introduction to GIS Goodwill Primo search Dent, B.D. (1999) Cartography: Thematic Map Design 5th edition WCB McGraw-Hill, Boston Primo search Martin, D. (1996) Geographic Information Systems 2nd edition Routledge, London Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7