CEG8720 : Understanding Geospatial Data: Social, Legal and Ethical Perspectives
CEG8720 : Understanding Geospatial Data: Social, Legal and Ethical Perspectives
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Prof. Jeremy Crampton
- Lecturer: Professor Jon Mills
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module will cover the ethical, legal and social considerations of working with geospatial data and its application. It will consider how new geospatial sensors and technology (satellite, drones, social media, IoT and sensor networks) is changing the academic, industry and business landscape raising important questions regarding data privacy and confidentiality. The ethical, legal and social considerations will be investigated both within academic and also the wider geospatial and applied industry/business. Contributions from key geospatial organisations and professional bodies aim to provide an excellent understanding of both the theory behind the social, ethical and legal aspects of geospatial data, and the practicalities of how this is delivered.
Outline Of Syllabus
Foundations of Responsible Research and Innovation
Considerations of working with ‘open’ geospatial data and analytics
IPR and copyright in the Geospatial industry
Project licencing, confidentiality and contracts
Data privacy and GDPR
Conducting ethical Geospatial research and innovation
Socially inclusive geospatial data research and innovation
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of the module, a student will be expected to:
understand the key foundations of responsible research and innovation;
have an awareness of how to employ ‘open’ data and software licences in geospatial applications;
apply knowledge of the considerations of data/software IPR and copyright;
have an understanding of when and how to seek ethical approval for geospatial research and innovation;
have an awareness of the key social implications of geospatial analysis and modelling.
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module, a student will be expected to have:
the ability to design and implement ethical. Legal and socially inclusive geospatial research;
the ability to develop a case for ethical approval for geospatial applications;
practical experience of when and how to apply the different ‘open’ data and analytics licences available;
practical experience of data licenses, confidentiality agreements and contracts.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 21 | 1:00 | 21:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 19 | 1:00 | 19:00 | Synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Synchronous online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Synchronous online |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures explain the underpinning principles and concepts of responsible research and innovation within geospatial applications. Each workshop aims to bringing together related concepts and issues into a holistic applied understanding of the considerations of responsible research and innovation. Workshops will allow students to engage in a peer-to-peer manner to improve their understanding.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 10 | 2 | M | 20 | Presentation on a particular legal aspect of responsible research and innovation |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 40 | Essay critique on socially inclusive geospatial data innovation. |
| Design/Creative proj | 2 | M | 40 | Extended design project on ethical approval. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Three pieces of assessed work ensure that for the ethical, legal and societal cornerstones of responsible research and innovation students are encouraged to undertake an independent and deeper consideration of the taught material and related workshop activities. The mix of presentation, essay and practical design project ensure the different transferable skills are utilised within the assessment
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8720's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG8720's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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