AESC40420 Geographic Information Systems

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module provides students with knowledge of the theory, and practical skills in the use and application of, Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in environmental research and resource management situations.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will have acquired both a broad theoretical knowledge, and practical working competence in, the use of Geographic Information Systems and the analysis of Remote Sensing data. Students will also have gained experience in the actual application of these technologies in a project-based environmental resource management situation. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their skills in report writing and the visual presentation of spatial data in the form of output maps.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

6
Computer Aided Lab

14
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

104
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The main teaching and learning approaches used in this module are:
- lectures
- computer lab tutorials
- student-driven learning
- project work
- report writing.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: GIS Project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Stuart Green Lecturer / Co-Lecturer