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TRP622   The Professional GIS Project   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7
Additional Information   To students on the MSc Applied GIS programme

Description

This is a project-based module which aims to set students a real-world professional geographical information systems (GIS) project for a client using a variety of different spatial datasets and GIS methods. The aim of the module is to prepare students for professional practice in GIS and spatial analysis through a group-work approach which places emphasis on collaboration, team working and objective-setting. This module is taught through a short series of lectures and group seminars. The module is assessed through a combination of an interim report, final report and group presentation.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Field Work 16.0
Independent 128.0
Lecture 6.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Other 0.0 100 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.