Module overview
Students will follow an individual programme of original research under the guidance of a staff member appointed as their supervisor. It is expected that projects will in most instances involve GIS/geographical analysis that has relevancy to the student's work place.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Analyse and critically interpret primary and secondary data.
- Conduct data manipulation (including IT skills): analyse data (especially spatial data) using statistical methods.
- Critically analyse the literature relating to remote sensing and spatial analysis.
- Abstract and synthesise information from a range of different sources.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary methods used to analyse remotely sensed imagery and other spatial data sets – in relation to land use/cover, digital elevation models, and spatial ecological data
- Learn and study independently.
- Pursue knowledge in an in-depth, ordered and motivated way.
- Conduct information processing (including IT skills): literature searches
- Conduct spatial data analysis, remote sensing, or computer programming.
- Communicate: oral and written presentation; scientific writing.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of selected parts of the subject that allow you to study the current literature and engage in discussion with peers – in relation to spatio-temporal data structures and spatial decision-making.
- Manage: safe and effective project planning and execution; time management.
Syllabus
Students will follow an individual programme of original research under the guidance of a staff member appointed as their supervisor. It is expected that projects will in most instances involve GIS/geographical analysis that has relevancy to the student's work place.
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 24 |
| Independent Study | 576 |
| Total study time | 600 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Software requirements. Software requirements: Students will use ArcGIS and standard office software. ArcGIS is available off-campus through iSolutions for installation on students’ own PCs for those studying within the UK
All online materials for this module are provided through Blackboard, including links to online reference sources.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Revised Dissertation | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External