FOR50010 GIS and Remote Sensing 2

Academic Year 2020/2021

This is an advanced geographic information system (GIS) and and remote sensing (RS) module. The objective is to develop advanced GIS skills for the quantification, analysis and modelling of georeferenced forest resources under Sustainable Forest Management (SFM).
Topics covered may include:An overview of ArcGIS 10.1, ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcToolbox. Shapefile and geodatabase spatial data formats. Accessing image databases and raster catalogs on servers and image databases (IDBs). Creating and editing data in ArcGIS 10.1. Spatial analysis including buffers, spatial adjustment, proximity analysis, geoprocessing. Editing spatial and attribute data in ArcMap

Introduction to model building. Overview of the ArcToolbox functionality including 3D analyst, analysis tool and geoprocessing tools. Introduction to geospatial analysis, geostatistics and geocomputation. Use of ArcGIS 10.1 and the opportunity to develop and communicate geospatial understanding using the scientific paper format.
Introduction to R. Introduction to self-directed learning.This 10 credit GIS and Remote Sensing module is offered as a postgraduate elective to all MSc, Structured PhD programme students, post-doctorates, academic staff and professionals registered on a Continuous Professional Development programme.

This module is designed for researchers and professionals required to undertake research and analysis of GIS and remote sensing data. Postgraduates are encouraged to work on their own geospatial data. Upon completion of the module the 10 credits will appear on your UCD transcript.

There is no formal end-of-trimester examination. Digital scientific papers on each exercise will account for 100% of the examination. The entire assessment is open-book, digital and encourages student's self-improvement of work. All examination files will be submitted as Winzip files, *.zip, through Blackboard. Grades will based be on the criteria specified at the following URL: http://www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment/
This module may be taken as a directed study by mutual agreement between the postgraduate, the postgraduate Supervisor and the Lecturer. The credits from this module may be accumulated, along with the credits from other related modules, towards a Masters or PhD Degree which incorporates GIS.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this advanced GIS and Remote Sensing module postgraduates and professionals should be able to demonstrate their understanding and competence under the following themes:
1. Understanding ArcCatalog and ArcMap
2. Understanding geoprocessing using ArcGIS 10.1
3. Understanding spatial analysis using ArcGIS 10.1
4. Understanding geospatial forecasting using ArcGIS 10.1
5. Understanding the creation and improvement of a portfolio of error-free scientific papers
6. Understanding digital submission of all examination Winzip files saved through Blackboard

This module may be taken as a directed study by mutual agreement between the postgraduate, the postgraduate Supervisor and the Lecturer. The credits from this module may be accumulated, along with the credits from other related modules, towards a Masters or PhD Degree which incorporates GIS.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Computer Aided Lab

30
Specified Learning Activities

70
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Online Learning

30
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
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Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

The ideal background for this module would be:
FOR 20100 Applied Biostatistics,
FOR 30310 GIS and Remote Sensing.
FOR 30360 GIS and Forest Sampling,
FOR 40080 GIS and Forest Inventory.
FOR 40120 GIS and Experimental Design.
or equivalent modules.

Learning Recommendations:

The recommended sources for this module include:

Crawley, Michael, J. 2007. The R Book. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 942p. ISBN-13: 978-0-470-51024-7. cs-books@wiley.co.uk www.wiley.com

ArcGIS Help 10.1
http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.1/index.html#//002p000000t4000000



Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: 4. Understanding geospatial forecasting using ArcGIS 10.1 Week 8 n/a Graded No

25
Continuous Assessment: 5. Submission of improved zip files to Blackboard each Friday by 1500 Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

5
Assignment: 2. Understanding geoprocessing using ArcGIS 10.1 Week 4 n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: 1. Understanding ArcCatalog and ArcMap Week 2 n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: 3. Understanding geospatial analysis using ArcGIS 9.3 Week 6 n/a Graded No

25
Assignment: 6. Submission of feedback, self assesssment and time management Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

5

Carry forward of passed components
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Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
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