| Module Title |
Applied Mapping & GIS |
| Module Code |
GEO1041 |
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Faculty |
History & Geography |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module is designed to equip students with a working knowledge of mapping and GIS. Alongside teaching technical and computational skills, the module encourages students to deconstruct the maps they encounter in the world by analysing the design choices they engender.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 12 | No Description | | Online activity | 12 | No Description | | Independent Study | 101 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12126 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Jonathan Harris | Module Teacher | Susan Hegarty |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Professional Portfolio | Individual, reflective ePortfolio charting progress and learning | 40% | n/a | | Group presentation | Oral presentation of group project plan | 20% | n/a | | Written Exam | Group ArcGIS StoryMap outlining a given geographical problem, including a minimum of three original maps and using GIS analytical techniques. | 40% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources
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