Geographical Information Systems (Advanced) module (GE42010)

Aims

• To provide an applied introduction to the central concepts and principles of GIS, and a range of key GIS functions and techniques.
• To provide a hands-on introduction to GIS software, focussed on the ArcGIS software suite.
• To develop guided practical experience of use of GIS software in geographical and environmental research.
• To introduce key GIS data types and sources.
• To signpost and showcase some recent developments in the related field of Geographic Information Science (GISci).