Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS

Cod y Modiwl
EAM2920
Teitl y Modiwl
Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Andy Hardy
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Richard Lucas
Dr Pete Bunting
Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Research proposal: Critical review of the existing literature within a chosen research topic area. Based on this review, design and present a research proposal detailing the aim and objectives, the motivation for these research objectives and the analytical approach that will address these research objectives. 2500 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Technical Report: Technical report, in the style of a published journal article, to report the methods, results, findings and implications of an independent research project related to one of the research topics covered in the module 2500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Technical Report: Technical report, in the style of a published journal article, to report the methods, results, findings and implications of an independent research project related to one of the research topics covered in the module 2500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Research proposal: Critical review of the existing literature within a chosen research topic area. Based on this review, design and present a research proposal detailing the aim and objectives, the motivation for these research objectives and the analytical approach that will address these research objectives. 2500 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Undertake a critical review of the current literature for selected research topics
  2. Generate original data and critically evaluate that data to determine new knowledge or make recommendations for future work
  3. Independently design and implement methodologies for the analysis of geospatial data
  4. Present and articulate the findings of previous research and avenues for future research
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the current challenges that exist within specific research topics
  6. Independently determine research objectives and design methodologies for addressing these objectives

Disgrifiad cryno

This module introduces current research application topic areas within the discipline of remote sensing and GIS. These topics align closely with research activities of the Earth Observation and Ecosystem Dynamics research group. In doing so, students will learn cutting edge remote sensing and GIS techniques with in the context of applications areas such as malaria risk mapping, monitoring ecosystems, land cover change, biomass burning etc.

Cynnwys

This module takes a deep dive into five research topic areas. Aligning closely with the current research activities within the Earth Observation and Ecosystem Dynamics research group, students will learn and apply cutting-edge techniques and concepts for researching globally significant application areas such as malaria risk mapping, wildfires, quantifying carbon storage, monitoring changes tropical mangrove extent. This module will hone your skills as a geospatial data analyst and foster your skills for critically evaluating and presenting results.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu The ability to present findings in an informative, concise and professional manner.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Development of skillset for analysing and processing geospatial data using cutting-edge techniques in demand by industry and academia
Gwaith Tim Group discussions with teaching sessions
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Independent-led tasks related to researching new topic areas
Rhifedd Learning and application of various statistical approaches for analysing data
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Learning analytical techniques for processing a diverse set of geospatial datasets using a diverse set of approaches
Sgiliau ymchwil Critical reviewing literature and formulating directions for future research
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Competency in the implementing software for analysing and processing geospatial data

Nodau

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