GG3209 Spatial Analysis with GIS

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Thursday 9-12

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Module coordinator

Dr M F Benitez

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Module Staff

TBC

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Module description

This unit will introduce students to the basic principles of spatial analysis. Students will learn how to use spatial analysis methods and fundamental spatial algorithms for a variety of applications in human and physical geography. The module is structured along the two spatial data representations, vector data and raster data. Students will learn to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to perform the analysis.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS SD2100

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture (X8 weeks) and 2 hours practical (X8 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

24

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

76

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, the students will be familiar with spatial data formats,
  • By the end of the module, the students will acquire skills to process, map and analyse vector and raster data
  • By the end of the module, the students will be able to find and use their own spatial data
  • By the end of the module, the students will become confident in the use of GIS software
  • By the end of the module, the students will be able to independently perform spatial analysis for their own research purposes