. "Geographic Information System"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Geographical information systems"@en . . "20.0" . "Prohibited Combinations\nYou may not take this module if you have previously passed:\nGeographical Information Systems (GEOU9IS)\nModule Description\nGeographic Information Systems (GIS) are the methods and tools for creating, managing, analysing and visualising spatial data (i.e. data that can be tied to a specific location on the surface of the Earth). GIS is widely used in Natural and Social Sciences to understand and solve spatial questions and problems. \n\nBy explicitly considering the spatial location of events or phenomena we can often learn new relationships, patterns, and trends that are not discoverable through simple statistical methods. Being such powerful problem-solving and decision-making tools, GIS skills are highly sought by businesses, government or non-governmental bodies, and in academia. \n\nGIS is an expected and defining skill for any graduate in Geosciences, and has also become a key skill for graduates in organismal biosciences (e.g. botany, zoology, ecology, conservation) and any disciplines related to planning and management. More recently, it has also become a valuable tool for journalism and communication. \n\nThis module will introduce you to the theoretical fundamentals of GIS (GIScience) and develop your GIS analytical skills through the use of software tools. There will be supporting lectures, but most of your learning will occur through hands-on practical activities, where you will master GIS methods by solving real world problems using industry-standard software. \n\nLocation/Method of Study\nStirling\n\nModule Objectives\nLecture, demonstration, guided study\n\nLecture, demonstration, guided study\n\nLecture, demonstration, guided study\n\nLecture, demonstration, guided study\n\nAssessments and peer feddback\n\nAssessment and peer feedback\n\nAdditional Costs\nThere are no additional costs associated with this Module.\n\nCore Learning Outcomes\nOn successful completion of the module, you should be able to:\n\nunderstand spatial data and identify, distinguish and choose models for representing and storing spatial data regardless of software choice;\ncombine GIS skills and previous knowledge in Environmental Science, Environmental Geography and related areas to critically solve spatial problems;\nformulate and create cartographic visualizations that can be easily and unambiguously interpreted by non-GIS users;\nobtain, assess, and use spatial data from online and offline sources and be able to produce new spatial data using computer and field methods;\nachieve the necessary theoretical and practical proficiency to independently propose, plan, execute, and report GIS-based projects at a professional level using industry-standard software;\nsupervise, interpret and appraise GIS work produced by others.\nIntroductory Reading and Preparatory Work\nTo get a gentle introduction to GIS, we recommend the online resource below:\n\nhttps://docs.qgis.org/3.22/en/docs/gentle_gis_introduction/index.html\n\nThere are no set textbooks for this module, but ff you wish to purchase an entry-level textbook to accompany this module, one recommendation would be: Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M.F., McGuire, D.J. (2016) Geographic information systems and science. 4thEd. John Wiley & Sons, 496p. ISBN 978-1118676950. There are older editions of this textbook in the library that will serve you equally well, and any recent GIS textbook will cover all topics in the module.\n\nDelivery\nDirected Study\t16 hours\tLarge group presentation or talk on a particular topic\nDirected Study\t16 hours\tA session involving the development and practical application of a particular skill or technique\nDirected Study\t16 hours\tA session involving the demonstration of a practical technique or skill\nDirected Study\t16 hours\tPreparation for scheduled sessions, follow up work, wider reading and practice, completion of assessment tasks, revision, accessing webinars and other materials available on demand\nTotal Study Time\t200 hours\t\nAttendance Requirements\nYour engagement with learning materials and activities and your attendance at scheduled live (synchronous) sessions is extremely important. Full engagement in your studies will enable you to get the most out of the course and help you perform at your best when it comes to assessment.\n\nWe expect you to engage with all aspects of this module and with your programme of study. You should:\n\nEngage with all module materials, activities, and online timetabled teaching sessions\n\nActively participate in discussions and practical activities\n\nPrepare in advance of live sessions by undertaking the required reading and/or other forms of preparation\n\nSubmit coursework/assessments by the due time and date\n\nComplete class tests and examinations at the specified time and date\n\nMake your module co-ordinator aware at the earliest opportunity if you experience problems which may impact on your engagement\n\nInform the University of absence from study (planned or unplanned), e.g. illness, emergency as outlined at http://www.stir.ac.uk/registry/studentinformation/absence\n\nRespond to e-mails from your personal tutor, module co-ordinator or programme director and attend meetings if requested.\n\nEngage with in-sessional English language classes (if applicable)\n\nWe will monitor these aspects throughout each semester to check that you are fully participating and that you are coping well with your studies. Some activities may be prescribed, failure to engage with 2/3 of prescribed activities will result in your module grade being capped at the pass mark (40 for Undergraduate modules, 50 for Postgraduate modules.\n\nAssessment\n% of final\ngrade\tLearning\nOutcomes\nGroup (Report)\t35\t1,2,3,4,5\nCoursework\t35\t1,2,3\nReport\t30\t1,3\nPeer Review\t0\t6\nCoursework: 100%\n\nMore information at: https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=GEOU9SP&_gl=1*dojgin*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzODE1Mi4wLjAuMA.." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography"@en . . "https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/ug/environmental-geography/" . "480"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Environmental Geography is an integrated four-year degree course that provides you with training across the spectrum of the subject. We emphasise research-led and experience-based approaches to understanding the complex relationships between people and the planet. With an international context, the course is designed to give you essential skills in critical thinking and reasoning, fieldwork, laboratory work, statistics and geospatial analysis.\n\nSemesters 1-2 focus on the building of planet Earth and the surface processes responsible for the evolution of our landscape. Alongside these core earth-science modules you'll be introduced to how people interact with the environment and the most pressing human-environment issues of the 21st century – including global warming, water resources, pollution and biodiversity loss.\n\nIn Semesters 3-4, the emphasis is on field skills, biogeography and environmental resilience, including the essential systems of nutrient cycling for sustaining life on Earth.\n\nIn Semesters 5-6, research-led teaching provides a wide range of advanced modules that include themes of sustainable environmental resources, palaeo-environments, earth-surface processes and advanced geospatial techniques including remote sensing and GIS. You'll also learn about sustainable development issues and there is a choice of skills-centred field courses in Year 3.\n\nIn your final year you'll develop and apply your research skills through your Honours research project. You'll be closely supported by your academic supervisor and can actively participate in national and international research programmes. In doing so, you can take full advantage of the wider geographical research community at the University."@en . . . "4"@en . "FALSE" . . "Bachelor"@en . "Thesis" . "1820.00 (scotland) / 9250 (rest UK)" . "British Pound"@en . "20300.00" . "None" . "What jobs can you get with an Environmental Geography degree?\nEnvironmental Geography graduates are equipped with a unique combination of subject-specific and transferable skills, enabling them to develop their understanding of the relationships between the environment and people. These analytical skills, along with experience in problem-solving, team working, communication and geographical information technology make you highly sought after by a wide range of industrial, commercial and public-sector employers.\n\nOur graduates progress to careers in environmental assessment and management, renewable energy, geographical information analysis, the insurance industry, conservation, charity work and overseas aid, geography education, sport and fitness-related work, sustainable development and environmental health.\n\nOur course will also give you the foundation for graduate entry to advanced postgraduate taught courses and research degree courses in the geographical and environmental fields."@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . 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