Module Descriptors
ADVANCED GEOINFORMATICS
GEOG60469
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Graham Smith
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PROJECT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Advanced Geo-informatics is the follow on module for any student who has taken Geographic Information Systems (SCS83720-2). This module will further develop skills, analytical techniques and knowledge using Geographic Information Systems. Examples of advanced analysis may include network analysis, interpolation and surface analysis, geo-statistics, 3D analysis, 3D visualisation, scripting and interface design, geo-demographics, issues surrounding large scale GIS database deployment in organisations. These skills will be demonstrated through a project-based assessment allowing the student to apply what they have learnt to a specific geo-informatics issue / problem-based scenario.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 Project (1500- 2000 words) with accompanying output (digital and or paper based) 100% Outcomes 1,2,3,4

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:)
Weekly workshops largely problem based, feedback in workshops.
Module Learning Strategies
10 x 2 hour workshops = 20 hours

4 hours a week practice and 3 hours a week reading = 70 hours

60 hours for assessment
Module Texts
Brewer C A (2005) Designing better maps: a guide for GIS users. ESRI, Redmond.
Legates R (2005) Think globally, act regionally: GIS and data visualization for social science and public policy research
Skidmore A ed (2002) Environmental modelling with GIS and remote sensing. Taylor and Francis London
Worboys M & Duckham M (2004) GIS: a computing perspective. CRC Press, Florida
Module Resources
ESRI Arcgis software and developers kit. Software manuals