Introduction To Spatial Analysis (P01241)

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

This is an introductory course in spatial analysis, covering common methods for analysis of point, line and areal data using geographic information systems and related software. A review of these geometrical frameworks forms the basis for discussion in the lectures of point-pattern analysis, network and polygon overlay analysis. In addition to the lectures, students will undertake either a practical, or an oral presentation with an associated written report.

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 1 only

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
24/09/2007	14:00	16:00	Room 2.01, Old Infirmary (Geography)	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Practical Session 16:00-18:00 in same room (2.13 Drummond Street)

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:
-understand the main spatial data types and geometrical frameworks with which spatial data are analysed;
-understand the assumptions and use of the more common methods for analysing point, line and areal data;
-have some practical knowledge of how one of these techniques is implemented in GIS
-have developed skills in presenting technical information about a method of analysis by oral and written means.
-locate, read and summarise relevant literature, from both traditional and electronic media, to extend your understanding of the topics;
-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.