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.
- 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.
- Conduct information processing (including IT skills): literature searches
- 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.
- Abstract and synthesise information from a range of different sources.
- Manage: safe and effective project planning and execution; time management.
- Pursue knowledge in an in-depth, ordered and motivated way.
- 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
- Communicate: oral and written presentation; scientific writing.
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
All online materials for this module are provided through Blackboard, including links to online reference sources.
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
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