Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
This
module will introduce students to the literature, concepts, theories, knowledge
and understanding of the origins, history, development, and evolution of
Geographical Information Systems. This will include a timeline of key
developments in GIS theory and practice; technological developments of GIS from
its geographical origins to the commercial location-based technologies of
today; the underlying geographical principles and fundamentals of GIS;
discussion of GIS as a tool or technique, a discipline or science; and some of
the major developments that have led to mobile location-based technologies.
Finally, key future developments of this rapidly evolving technology with some
example applications.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This
module will introduce students to the literature, concepts, theories, knowledge
and understanding of the origins, history, development, and evolution of
Geographical Information Systems. This will include a timeline of key
developments in GIS theory and practice; technological developments of GIS from
its geographical origins to the commercial location-based technologies of
today; the underlying geographical principles and fundamentals of GIS;
discussion of GIS as a tool or technique, a discipline or science; and some of
the major developments that have led to mobile location-based technologies.
Finally, key future developments of this rapidly evolving technology with some
example applications.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students will receive feedback on coursework using Turnitin. Feedback on all assignments will be within two weeks. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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