GeoVisualisation (P01228)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : GEO-P-GISGVIS

The course explores theoretical and practical aspects of visual cognition, examining mechanisms by which we represent and understand the world around us. These ideas underpin models of cartographic communication. The course also explores ideas in human computer interaction as a prerequisite to the understanding of how technology has been utilised in the automation of the art and science of cartography. Ideas of scientific visualisation are extended, exploring greater levels of immersion afforded through visualisation of high dimensional geographic space. These ideas lead naturally to ideas of virtual reality. When combined with mobile technologies we can further explore ideas of augmented reality and begin to understand the constraints in the design and utilisation of intelligent spatial technologies. The practical element will explore the use of visualisation software that enables the exploration of geographic information.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences), (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 3 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
10/01/2008	09:00	11:00	Room 2.05, Old Infirmary (Geography)	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	10:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Practical Sessions - 11am - 1pm Thursday

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students should have achieved and demonstrated, or be able to achieve and demonstrate, the ability to:
-General:locate, read and summarise relevant literature, from both traditional and electronic media, to extend your understanding of the topic
-develop reasoned arguments, firmly grounded in the available literature
-plan and write assignments, within the specified parameters and to a professional standard
-take responsibility for your own learning through reading and the preparation of assignments, and reflect upon your learning experience
-Specific: to gain an understand of the processes of visual cognition, and visualisation methodologies
-to have an understanding of cartography, focusing on contemporary applications in the context of automated cartography,
-to understand ideas of human computer interaction in the context of interactive visualisation and exploratory data analysis, and to know how to apply these techniques
-to know the relative costs and benefits of a range of visualisation methodologies
-to explore developments in virtual reality and their application in augmented reality through the affordance of mobile technologies.