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GEOG30830 - G.I.S. - Geographic Information Systems (Credit)- 2017 Sem 2
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow the acquisition, storage and analysis of spatial data, that is, data that can be georeferenced. GIS combine two of the major strands in geographic research: spatial analysis and cartography. This course will use QGIS, an open GIS software package, to examine geographic topics. While learning the software is an important part of the course, its focus is on the analysis and visualisation of geographic data and on conducting research on substantive and topical issues. A significant part of your learning will be self-directed and the lectures will focus on broad analytic themes that GIS is designed to handle.
Semester 2
Level 3
Tuesdays, 11:00 - 12:00
Thursdays, 12:00 - 13:00
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7 May – Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Eoin O'Mahony