Dissertation (GIS)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Critically analyse the literature relating to remote sensing and spatial analysis.
• Conduct data manipulation (including IT skills): analyse data (especially spatial data) using statistical methods.
• Communicate: oral and written presentation; scientific writing.
• Analyse and critically interpret primary and secondary data.
• Conduct information processing (including IT skills): literature searches
• Manage: safe and effective project planning and execution; time management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct spatial data analysis, remote sensing, or computer programming.
• Pursue knowledge in an in-depth, ordered and motivated way.
• Abstract and synthesise information from a range of different sources.

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.

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.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External