Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
GG32820
Module Title
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Professor Richard M Lucas
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 10 x 2 hours
Practical 5 x 2 hours
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Coursework  Laboratory-based report (2000 words) (35%). Presentation based on reading of current literature (15%)  50%
Semester Exam 2 Hours   50%
Supplementary Assessment Resubmission of failed coursework components.  50%
Supplementary Exam 2 Hours   50%

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. Select and apply appropriate techniques for processing geographic data in various forms within a GIS
  2. Use commercial GIS and remote sensing software
  3. Integrate spatial geographical data from a range of sources for practical application
  4. Independently prepare and deliver a presentation based on information extracted from the current literature

Brief description

The module will provide an introduction to the concepts of GIS and practical experience in collecting, entering, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting spatial data. Vocational training will be given in the collection of environmental (field) data and the use of commercial GIS (ArcMap) software. Students will review and present on current literature relating to a range of GIS applications.

Content

Lectures (10)
  • Introduction to GIS
  • Obtaining GIS data
  • Global positioning systems
  • Coordinate systems (focus on UK)
  • Map projections
  • Vector data types
  • Vector data manipulation and analysis
  • Raster data analysis
  • Digital elevation models
  • Web-based mapping
Laboratories (5)
  • GPS and forest inventory (4 hours)
  • GIS data entry and manipulation
  • Editing in GIS and cartography
  • Vector and raster data manipulation
  • 3D visualization

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Use of mathematics in computer-based programming
Communication Presentation of maps and formal seminar presentation.
Improving own Learning and Performance Completion of comprehensive GIS laboratories and reading of literature.
Information Technology Use of computers and both GIS and remote sensing software
Personal Development and Career planning Knowledge of careers in GIS
Problem solving Computer-based analysis of GIS data
Research skills Field data collection, computer-based learning of GIS skills
Subject Specific Skills Specialist skills in GIS analysis
Team work Collection of field data

Reading List

Recommended Text
Burrough, P.A. & McDonnell, R.A. (1998) Principles of Geographical Information Systems Oxford University Press Primo search Dent, B.D. (1999) Cartography: Thematic Map Design. 5th WCB McGraw-Hill, Boston Primo search Martin, D. (1996) Geographic Information Systems Routledge, London Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6