ES2S211 - GIS for Wildlife Conservation 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | GIS for Wildlife Conservation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Niamh Breslin | ||
| Module Team: | Richard Penrose, Hamzeh Aldwairy | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide knowledge, understanding and application of contemporary techniques in collection, analysis and interpretation of ecological and wildlife spatial data for use in wildlife conservation management.
To develop professional, industry standard skills in spatial data analysis.
To understand the strengths and limitations of G.I.S, RS and Digital Warehouse datasets.
Content Summary
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data.
Applications of GIS in ecological research and wildlife conservation management (of terrestrial and marine environments).
Introduction to and application of remote sensing (RS) methods.
Use and application of GPS units.
Review and use of major commercial GIS and RS software packages including open-source packages.
Obtaining and manipulating internet-based data sets.
Contemporary core studies for applying GIS and RS techniques to real-life datasets and case studies.
Interpretation of spatial data for use in scientific reports.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Fieldwork | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 30 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Development of a range of intermediate GIS and remote sensing skills and techniques coupled with an ability to collect, manipulate and evaluate spatial data, and use them to literature to answer specific research questions related to wildlife conservation. |
| LO2 | Critically appraise the range and applicability of commercially available GIS software packages and be able to use such software packages to correctly present spatial data and produce professional reports. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Geospatial skills folio displaying competency in geospatial processing and cartographic design, with a discussion demonstrating understanding of the role of GIS/RS in various aspects of wildlife conservation. | 0 | 2000 | 65 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field coursework 1 | Phase 1 habitat survey at a local field site - subsequent map creation and report compilation. | 0 | 2000 | 35 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Field coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |