Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
EAM3720
Module Title
Spatial Information Technologies
Academic Year
2015/2016
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-Requisite
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | Coursework: report based on analysis, interpretation and presentation of spatial data (4000 words) | 50% |
Semester Exam | 3 hour written and practical examination on spatial data analysis and interpretation. | 50% |
Supplementary Assessment | Resubmission of failed assignment | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful 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 processing.
- Proficiency in programming using python
Brief description
The module will introduce the students to advanced procedures in the analysis of spatial data, including within the framework of a GIS. The course focuses particularly on the more complex functionality of GIS systems, providing theory and hands on experience in relevant software. Programming of spatial data is also taught.
Content
- Python programming
- Advanced GIS procedures
- Use of open source software tools
- Modelling with spatial data
Module Skills
Skills Type | Skills details |
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Application of Number | Quantitative analysis of GIS data and problem solving assignments. |
Communication | Skills report writing and submission of a discussion paper. Discussion groups within the blackboard teaching and learning environment |
Improving own Learning and Performance | Literature review and discussions with lecturers |
Information Technology | Use of commercial, open source and in house software for practical applications. Specific skills in programming and statistical analysis. |
Personal Development and Career planning | Awareness of scientific literature, functionality of software and programming. Provision of advice and information for careers. |
Problem solving | Use of GIS for spatial analysis; selection of datasets, implementation of appropriate analysis techniques and interpretation of spatial data. |
Research skills | Basic strategies relating to spatial data sources, data integration and processing within the framework of a GIS and effective analysis and interpretation of spatial data and new technologies. Programming within python. |
Subject Specific Skills | As above |
Team work | Undertaking practical laboratory sessions where ideas and solutions are shared. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7