Unit name | Spatial Modelling 2 |
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Unit code | GEOG25010 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Day |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
GEOG10004 Introduction to Quantitative Geography |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The unit teaches the use of R for methods of analysis common in geographical study, including regression and elements of Geographical Information Science. A key aim of the unit is to provide quantitative teaching suitable for dissertation work, developing skills in computer programming, geographical data handling, mapping, statistical modelling, and in the presentation and interpretation of quantitative data.
On completion of the unit students should have knowledge and experience of:
The following transferable skills are developed in the unit:
The unit will be taught through a blended combination of online and, if possible, in-person teaching, including
Group project, which is assessed via a group presentation (50%) (ILOs 1-5)
End-of-unit coursework, max 4500 words. (50%) (ILOs 1-5)
Engagement with practicals is a requirement for the award of credit.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.