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Geographical Information Systems - ENV00043I

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• Department: Environment and Geography
• Credit value: 20 credits
• Credit level: I
• Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
  • See module specification for other years: 2024-25

Module summary

This is a hands-on skills module which will introduce you to handling spatial (map) data using computer software.

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 2 2023-24

Module aims

This module aims to:

• introduce participants to spatial analysis using GIS software
• introduce the theoretical problems associated with capturing, handling and analysing spatial data
• explore these issues through the practical use of ArcGIS or QGIS, two widely used GIS software packages.

Module learning outcomes

On completion of this module a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature of spatial data types
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic GIS functionality available in GIS software suites
• Handle some remotely sensed satellite data to assess land cover
• Perform a basic spatial analysis of environmental data using ArcGIS or QGIS

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

Module feedback

Standard departmental feedback form in standard departmental feedback period.

Indicative reading

De Smith, Michael John (2013). 4th ed.Geospatial analysis : a comprehensive guide to principles, techniques and software tools

Neteler, M, Miasova, H. (2010) 3rd ed. Open source GIS : a GRASS GIS approach