Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Monitoring
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS1060 | Biosciences | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- BIOS1060
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
Using real-world data, this module will train students to produce environmental maps using the widely used free open source software QGIS. Accompanying the computer labs, lectures will provide background and context to the mapping task at the centre of the module. Supporting the in-person sessions, all instructions will be available on Moodle and interactive asynchronous question/answer sessions will occur in MS Teams. Throughout semester students will learn:
- What is GIS
- Environmental monitoring applications of GIS
- The basics of cartographic principles
- How to create and save layers and projects
- To import real data and create clear environmental maps to plot real world situations
Target Students
Year 1 BSc/Msci Environmental Science, Environmental Biology,Agriculture and Natural Science students.
Classes
Residential field course.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Produce a Map for Environmental monitoring
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with a solid practical base for using the widely applied QGIS software to develop environmental monitoring maps.The theory supports this practical focus, providing students a solid introduction to geographical Information Systems in general and enabling them to be able to create basic monitoring maps. This base can be further built on either in later courses or via online support material available for this widely used open-source software.Learning Outcomes
a. Knowledge and understanding
· What is GIS
· What are the main ordinance systems (particularly UK/EU centred)
· Connect theory relating to GIS (digital representations and spatial analysis) to practical analysis of spatial data
b. Professional practical skills
· Create layers, import, integrate, manipulate, analyse and export spatial data using the widely applied open source QGIS
· Be able to access and follow public tutorials for furthering skills in QGIS as professional tasks require.
c. Transferable skills
· Find and apply publicly available tutorials
· Time management
· Problem solving
Information on course (module) registration and enrolment can be found on the Course (Module) Enrolment site