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GG5053: GIS TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES II (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This module will introduce students to a selection of more advanced geospatial tools and techniques for analysing spatial data. This will include for example: geostatistics, cluster analysis, kriging, and network analysis. A number of ‘real world’ applications will illustrate the application of these spatial tools and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining a sound understanding of the fundamentals and principles of each technique, as well as how to select the correct technique for solving a problem, the analysis of the spatial data, and the interpretation of the results. ArcGIS software will be used for the practical work.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr David Green

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Central to the application of Geographical Information (GI) in the 'real world' is the acquisition of a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the 'data into information’ pathway using GIS and the geospatial information technologies. This module introduces students to the practical application of theory using geographical data and information, and the relationships to remote sensing, cartography, visualisation, multimedia, global positioning systems (GPS), mobile GIS, and the Internet. The module utilises a range of geospatial tools and techniques available in software for analysing spatial data, including an introduction to remote sensing and digital image processing. Practical work focuses on a group project with an external organisation, and some additional example applications. Software use will include Erdas Imagine and ArcGIS.

Further Information & Notes

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Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

100% continuous assessment.  A practical GIS analysis exercise (50%) and a Critique of a Scientific Journal Paper (50%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

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Course Learning Outcomes

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