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This module aims to acquaint you with Geographic Information Systems including their use for mapping and analysing archaeological sites and landscapes, and to explain the broader context of their application to a range of archaeological research and management problems. You will gain practical experience of how to design, implement and document spatial databases for archaeology. You will also be introduced to the acquisition and processing of spatial data from both traditional (maps and surveys) sources and also from new sources including remote-sensing, LiDAR and differential GPS.

This module aims to acquaint you with Geographic Information Systems including their use for mapping and analysing archaeological sites and landscapes, and to explain the broader context of their application to a range of archaeological research and management problems. You will gain practical experience of how to design, implement and document spatial databases for archaeology. You will also be introduced to the acquisition and processing of spatial data from both traditional (maps and surveys) sources and also from new sources including remote-sensing, LiDAR and differential GPS.

This module is intended to introduce students who have already studied the principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) how to utilise GIS tools in environmental management. Environmental applications require specific skills on the part of the GIS professional. Such skills include familiarity with the sources of spatial environmental data and their relative strengths and weaknesses. Specific analytical skills are also required, such as the ability to analyse river network data and to handle Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). The module also explores how GIS can be integrated with environmental impact assessment and may be used to support decision-making. The unit will be particularly valuable to those students hoping to pursue a career in the environmental sector or to undertake a research project with an environmental focus.

The module taught element will take a broad view of the role of GIS in environmental management, but will focus on river catchment, forestry, renewable energy, and ecological applications

Some general advice on choosing between the GGES6013 and GGES6017 GIS modules, for students taking one or wishing to take both:

Core Skills in GIS (GGES6013): Is likely a better module for those who are completely new to GIS and is more general in terms of the topics/application it covers.

GIS for Environmental Management and Consultancy (GGES6017): Is more suited to those who are interested in using GIS for environmental applications, but there are some intro sessions for those who are new to GIS – so prior experience is not expected.

This module is intended to introduce students who have already studied the principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) how to utilise GIS tools in environmental management. Environmental applications require specific skills on the part of the GIS professional. Such skills include familiarity with the sources of spatial environmental data and their relative strengths and weaknesses. Specific analytical skills are also required, such as the ability to analyse river network data and to handle Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). The module also explores how GIS can be integrated with environmental impact assessment and may be used to support decision-making. The unit will be particularly valuable to those students hoping to pursue a career in the environmental sector or to undertake a research project with an environmental focus.

The module taught element will take a broad view of the role of GIS in environmental management, but will focus on river catchment, forestry, renewable energy, and ecological applications

Some general advice on choosing between the GGES6013 and GGES6017 GIS modules, for students taking one or wishing to take both:

Core Skills in GIS (GGES6013): Is likely a better module for those who are completely new to GIS and is more general in terms of the topics/application it covers.

GIS for Environmental Management and Consultancy (GGES6017): Is more suited to those who are interested in using GIS for environmental applications, but there are some intro sessions for those who are new to GIS – so prior experience is not expected.

This module is intended to introduce students who have already studied the principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) how to utilise GIS tools in environmental management. Environmental applications require specific skills on the part of the GIS professional. Such skills include familiarity with the sources of spatial environmental data and their relative strengths and weaknesses. Specific analytical skills are also required, such as the ability to analyse river network data and to handle Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). The module also explores how GIS can be integrated with environmental impact assessment and may be used to support decision-making. The unit will be particularly valuable to those students hoping to pursue a career in the environmental sector or to undertake a research project with an environmental focus.

The module taught element will take a broad view of the role of GIS in environmental management, but will focus on river catchment, forestry, renewable energy, and ecological applications

Some general advice on choosing between the GGES6013 and GGES6017 GIS modules, for students taking one or wishing to take both:

Core Skills in GIS (GGES6013): Is likely a better module for those who are completely new to GIS and is more general in terms of the topics/application it covers.

GIS for Environmental Management and Consultancy (GGES6017): Is more suited to those who are interested in using GIS for environmental applications, but there are some intro sessions for those who are new to GIS – so prior experience is not expected.

This module is intended to introduce students who have already studied the principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) how to utilise GIS tools in environmental management. Environmental applications require specific skills on the part of the GIS professional. Such skills include familiarity with the sources of spatial environmental data and their relative strengths and weaknesses. Specific analytical skills are also required, such as the ability to analyse river network data and to handle Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). The module also explores how GIS can be integrated with environmental impact assessment and may be used to support decision-making. The unit will be particularly valuable to those students hoping to pursue a career in the environmental sector or to undertake a research project with an environmental focus.

The module taught element will take a broad view of the role of GIS in environmental management, but will focus on river catchment, forestry, renewable energy, and ecological applications

Some general advice on choosing between the GGES6013 and GGES6017 GIS modules, for students taking one or wishing to take both:

Core Skills in GIS (GGES6013): Is likely a better module for those who are completely new to GIS and is more general in terms of the topics/application it covers.

GIS for Environmental Management and Consultancy (GGES6017): Is more suited to those who are interested in using GIS for environmental applications, but there are some intro sessions for those who are new to GIS – so prior experience is not expected.

This module is intended to introduce students who have already studied the principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) how to utilise GIS tools in environmental management. Environmental applications require specific skills on the part of the GIS professional. Such skills include familiarity with the sources of spatial environmental data and their relative strengths and weaknesses. Specific analytical skills are also required, such as the ability to analyse river network data and to handle Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). The module also explores how GIS can be integrated with environmental impact assessment and may be used to support decision-making. The unit will be particularly valuable to those students hoping to pursue a career in the environmental sector or to undertake a research project with an environmental focus.

The module taught element will take a broad view of the role of GIS in environmental management, but will focus on river catchment, forestry, renewable energy, and ecological applications

Some general advice on choosing between the GGES6013 and GGES6017 GIS modules, for students taking one or wishing to take both:

Core Skills in GIS (GGES6013): Is likely a better module for those who are completely new to GIS and is more general in terms of the topics/application it covers.

GIS for Environmental Management and Consultancy (GGES6017): Is more suited to those who are interested in using GIS for environmental applications, but there are some intro sessions for those who are new to GIS – so prior experience is not expected.

To investigate the modern research into glacial processes, to investigate analytical approaches to test contemporary controversial problems and to show how these processes formed the present day landscape

To investigate the modern research into glacial processes, to investigate analytical approaches to test contemporary controversial problems and to show how these processes formed the present day landscape

To investigate the modern research into glacial processes, to investigate analytical approaches to test contemporary controversial problems and to show how these processes formed the present day landscape