Module Identifier GG32820  
Module Title GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS  
Academic Year 2004/2005  
Co-ordinator Dr Richard M Lucas  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Mr Akanimo Peter Odon, Dr Henry F Lamb, Mrs Helen Tench, Mr Michael Henry Marshall, Mr Mohammad Reza Shafaei Arvajeh, Mr Michael C Bull, Dr Neil F Glasser, Dr Paul M V Coombes, Miss Rebecca Victoria Harrison, Mr Simon Robert Dudley Gittins, Dr Simon Robert Spencer  
Course delivery Lecture   11 x 2 hours  
  Practical   11 x 2 hours  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours 1 x 2 hour written examination.50%
Semester Assessment Seminar Presentation: 10 minute presentation and 2000 word report10%
Semester Assessment Laboratory Report:  40%
Supplementary Assessment Resubmission of failed coursework components. Resit failed end of semester examination.100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be experienced in:-


Aims

This module aims to provide an introduction to the concepts of GIS, practical experience in entering, manipulating, analysing and interpreting spatial data, and knowledge of GIS applications.

Content

Database construction

Visualising, querying and analysing spatial data

GIS applications

Reading Lists

Books
Dent, B.D. (1999) Cartography: Thematic Map Design. 5th. WCB McGraw-Hill, Boston
Martin, D. (1996) Geographic Information Systems. 2nd. Routledge, London
Burrough, P.A. & McDonnell, R.A. (1998) Principles of Geographical Information Systems. Oxford University Press.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6