Module Descriptors
GIS FOR COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT
BIOL60388
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Phil Ridley
Email: p.ridley@nsc.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 21
Independent Study Hours: 129
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
  • ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Geographic Information Systems are widely used and have a particular value in countryside management. This module develops on the skills required to use one, so that students understand the scope of GIS, but focuses on the value of the data as a management tool. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of GIS for biodiversity management within the countryside.
Module Learning Strategies
21hours of taught sessions including 9 hours of I.T workshops that will cover the principles of the topic and the use of the software. 12 hours of lectures covering the application of GIS output as a management tool. These are delivered over 7 weeks 3 hours per week.

The independent study time should be split 79 hours reading and 50 hours assessment preparation.
Module Resources
IT Suite
GIS software
Library
Module Texts
Convis, C.L. (2001) Conservation Geography: Case Studies in GIS. ESRI Press.
Skidmore, A. (2002) Environmental Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing. Taylor and Francis
Wadsworth, R. & Treweek, J. (1999) GIS for Ecology. Longman

Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Additional Assessment Details
Manipulated GIS output weighted at 30% (LO 2, 3)
An assignment of 2000 words weighted at 70% (LO 1, 4)


Formative assessment will be via tutor review of the data manipulation on an on going basis.