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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a practical understanding of the fundamentals of GIS
2. Appreciate the place of GIS in the context of broader spatial concepts
3. Evaluate and discriminate between key types of spatial data and their use
4. Critically assess the use of spatial methods used in heritage research & management
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 6 |
Computer Aided Lab | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 100 |
No prior experience of GIS or spatial methods is assumed.
A good working knowledge of, and confidence with, basic computing is recommended.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Critical Essay (2000 - 2500 words) | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Project: Project (3500 words) | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
UCD School of Archaeology use standard feedback sheets for all modules. Your feedback is provided on this form - the form also contains feed forward details - this will help you think about how you could improve your approach in future assignments. This module has two components - the first is a traditional essay which is designed to promote a critical and theoretical reflection on the use of GIS in archaeology and heritage. The second is the production of a project that is based on a detailed brief and provided data.