ENVR06066 2019 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Full Title
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Transcript Title
Introduction to Geographic Inf
Code
ENVR06066
Attendance
70 %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Guy Marsden
Programme Membership
SG_SECOL_B07 202000 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Ecology
SG_SENVI_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection
SG_SENVI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science
SG_SECOL_H08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science with Ecology
SG_SECOL_C06 202000 Higher Certificate in Science in Environmental Science with Ecology
SG_SSCIE_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Science
SG_SENVI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SENVI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SSCIE_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science
SG_SSCIE_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science
SG_SECOL_B07 202100 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Ecology
SG_SECOL_H08 202100 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science with Ecology
Description
This module provides an introduction to tabular and spatial data management and analysis. Students are introduced to Cloud Based Geographic Information Systems (GIS On-Line & GISPro). A range of data compilation and data interrogation processes are introduced in order to provide the student with competence in a range of tabular and spatial data manipulation and presentation tasks.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Use Cloud based software (GIS On-Line & GISPro) to compile data and interrogate for final Map production
2.
Create Point, Line and Poygon Feature Classes to include editing associated attributes
3.
Work with GIS functions to assign symbology, manage labels and produce customised map documents.
4.
Query and find features using logical expressions and spatial relationships.
5.
Create finished Maps for On-Line display and embedding within Academic Documents
Teaching and Learning Strategies
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Module Assessment Strategies
Formative - Practical activities performed in class
Summative - Assessment of core skills in spatial and tabular data management, analysis, and presentation.
Repeat Assessments
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Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
ENVR06065 201300 Information Technology 1 Computer Apps for Environ Investigation
Indicative Syllabus
Data management to include maintenance, interrogation, and report generation using Tabular and Spatial data sets.
Basic concepts of data security, data privacy, and data integrity in the data driven environment.
Spatial analysis functions to manage and analyse data in order to answer geographic queries.
Tasks using GIS On-Line & GISPro applications to include capture, store, query, analyse, display, and output.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 100 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical / Laboratory | Computer Laboratory | Intro to GIS | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Offsite Facility | Unknown | 4 | Fortnightly | 2.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Law, M. & Collins A. (2012) Getting to Know ArcGIS for Desktop, e/3, ESRI Press.
Kennedy, M. (2009) Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS. e/2 Wiley & Sons
Haywood, I., Cornelius, S., & Carver, S. (2008) An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, Pearson Education, Harlow.
Journal Resources
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URL Resources
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Other Resources
None
Additional Information
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