ES2S73 - Geographical Information System Management 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S73 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Geographical Information System Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Pete Dunford | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100369 - geographical information systems | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
In this context a geographic information system is designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage, and present all types of environmental data. GIS is a tool that manages, analyses, and models data from a variety of sources – agricultural, environmental, social and recreational, and is an essential tool for resource management.
The skills gained would enable students to gain employment in a variety of sectors – environmental consultation, natural resource management, and precision agriculture.
Content Summary
Introduction to the development of geographical information systems and their constituent components;
Data input: global positioning systems, aerial photographs, remote sensing, the incorporation of records from existing databases, thematic maps, data quality, errors, manual digitising and digital maps;
Application of GIS to solve a management problem: a case study problem to be solved using GIS;
Evaluation of GIS use in a range of applications.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 14 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Appraise and evaluate the application of Geographical Information Systems, and a range of Geospatial tools available for land management. |
| LO2 | Collect, input and utilise geospatial data to produce geospatial data products, and analyse and reflect on the processes used. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Field Folio | A collection of practical and theory-based tasks. | 0 | 3750 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Practical Written Work 1 | Students will collect, input and utilise geospatial data to produce a range of data products that will inform a report on a chosen area. | 0 | 1250 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field Folio | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |