Module Descriptors
GIS FOR COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT
BIOL60609
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Email: P.Mitchell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 21
Independent Study Hours: 129
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
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
21 hours 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.

The independent study time should be split 79 hours reading and 50 hours assessment preparation

Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment of 3000 words, incorporating a manipulated GIS output assessing all Learning Outcomes.

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

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