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GIS & Remote Sensing 

ENVS316 H1 P1 W1 (27L-1T-36P-0S-62H-27R-0F-0G-7A-15W-16C) 

Prerequisite Modules: 64 Credits from AES at level 2 including ENVS211 

Aim: To provide further insight into GIS as a management tool for spatial data. 

Content: Spatial data and modelling; attribute data management; analysis of remotely sensed GIS data and its classification; data quality issues; GIS project management and design. 

Assessment: Test (20%), practical reports (15%), practical test (15%); 3 h theory exam (50%). 

Subminimum: 40% on exam. 

DP Requirement: Not applicable Students may be required to contribute to costs of fieldwork. This module is only for students that are registered for a major or programme in which this module is specifically listed as core.

Aim: The module is designed to provide advanced insight into GIS and its applications. Emphasis is on understanding through an analytical modeling approach to spatial problems.

Content: Analytical modeling, techniques for spatial modeling, Statistical analysis and interpretation of geographic data, spatial database design and manipulation, Error assessment and management, GIS project design and management, Environmental GIS applications.

Practicals: GIS applications for environmental science.

Assessment:

The module will primarily be assessed by the Final Theory exam (accounting for 50% of the total mark) and practical test (accounting for 20% of the total mark), which will be held after we finish the module. The remaining 30% of the total mark is a formative assessment that includes Seminars (15%) and practical reports (15%).