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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.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
100% continuous assessment. A practical GIS analysis exercise (50%) and a Critique of a Scientific Journal Paper (50%).
There are no assessments for this course.
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