CEG3716 : Geospatial Informatics
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jin Xing
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module aims to expose students to the advanced GIS approaches employed in modern environmental applications. The module aims to teach the core theory and principles of how GIS spatial analysis can be employed as a fundamental tool in environmental applications; from data capture, management, analysis through to simulation modelling. The module will provide students with practical experience of how the techniques covered are applied in practice via computational implementation of this principles and theory covered. The module focuses on showing how, in combination, an integrated GIS computational approach can be applied to terrestrial environmental studies.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will compromise of a range of taught theory and practical computer-based material that will demonstrate to students how GIS is used to perform analysis and modelling in terrestrial environmental applications. The module will cover the use of quantitative spatial analysis, spatial statistics and geostatistics in environmental studies. Spatial simulation modelling for terrestrial applications is introduced covering both the spatial modelling of the natural and built-environment. Aspects of how spatial analysis and models can be presented and visualised are also covered. Linked practicals will be used to expose students to the practise of geospatial informatics via an assessed project.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Written examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Preparation for seminar presentation 1 |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Preparation for seminar synopsis 1 |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 7:00 | 7:00 | Preparation for Spatial analysis computer practical |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 15 | 0:30 | 7:30 | Revision for examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Homework questions for review in future lectures/blackboard feedback. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Applied and technical seminars on research applications. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 29:30 | 29:30 | Background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of material. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Seminar preparation reading by students |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are used to present the underlying theory and principles of the use of GIS in environmental analysis. Practical sessions will allow students to apply the theory in relation to real world computational environmental applications. Seminars will expose students to cutting edge research and show how environmental applications routinely employ high-level spatial analysis/modelling concepts.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 60 | Unseen written exam |
| Oral Presentation | 15 | 1 | M | 10 | Seminar Presentation |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 20 | Spatial analysis computer practical (7 hours effort) (4 pages) |
| Essay | 1 | M | 10 | Seminar synopsis 1 (7 hours effort) (1 page) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A formal examination will be used to assess understanding of theoretical concepts. The practical report will assess computational skills, understanding of algorithms and quantitative skills. Progress in non-assessed practicals will be confirmed by formative assessments to be completed within the practical session. The seminar synopsis report will develop independent research and critical review skills and assess ability to synthesise and present information.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG3716's Timetable