FOR30430 Geographic Information Systems

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module provides an introduction to mapping for presentation and data analysis using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). This course will also feature an introduction to remote sensing. The primary focus of this module is to develop skills to objectively quantify the spatial distribution of forest resources for management, planning and research purposes.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Topics covered will include: The fundamental concepts of GIS and remote sensing. Understanding georeferenced GIS raster and vector data sources and web services. Development of hands-on GIS skills for point, line, polygon and attribute creation and editing within ArcGIS. Enhancement and integration of GIS data sources. Importing and joining external attribute files to layers within a GIS. Building GIS queries. Integration of vector, raster and attribute GIS databases. Specification of GIS database structure. Digital area, perimeter and centroid estimation. Application and use of GIS and remote sensing in sustainable forest management (SFM) spatial resource inventory. This module is focused on developing the skills in GIS which can easily be transferred to other modules and research projects.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics covered will include: The fundamental concepts of GIS and remote sensing. Understanding georeferenced GIS raster and vector data sources and web services. Development of hands-on GIS skills for point, line, polygon and attribute creation and editing within ArcGIS. Enhancement and integration of GIS data sources. Importing and joining external attribute files to layers within a GIS. Building GIS queries. Integration of vector, raster and attribute GIS databases. Specification of GIS database structure. Digital area, perimeter and centroid estimation. Application and use of GIS and remote sensing in sustainable forest management (SFM) spatial resource inventory. This module is focused on developing the skills in GIS which can easily be transferred to other modules and research projects.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36

Specified Learning Activities

24

Autonomous Student Learning

50

Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will consist of short lectures followed by practical lab sessions using ArcGIS. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BSEN40780 - Remote Sensing and GIS


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Students will be required to complete a final GIS project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Project: Students will be required to complete individual GIS projects during labs Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50


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

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
     
Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - 10, 13 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 11 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - 12 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn