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Module Title LC Mapping the Midlands
SchoolSchool of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department Geography
Module Code 03 23139
Module Lead
Level Certificate Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites Built Forms and Physical Environment of Birmingham B - (03 08547)
Restrictions Single honours Geography only
Contact Hours Lecture-4 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-24 hours
Guided independent study-72 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description

Mapping the Midlands will introduce students to cartographic basics and the use of GIS for computer mapping through a series of projects looking at the human geography of the Midlands. A series of formal lectures will outline the principles:

  • History of mapping
  • Projections and coordinate systems, integration with GPS
  • The Map Communication Model and modes of representation
  • Vector & raster data basics

Students will complete three projects, supported through six weeks of lab classes following the four weeks of lectures:

Formal training in the use of lab-based GIS will give a good foundation for students to undertake exercises in the use of field-based GIS as part of 106b Built Environments of Birmingham

Learning Outcomes By the end of the module the student should be able to
  • Understand the basic principles underlying map making
  • Use a number of different mapping techniques within ArcGIS
  • Acquire data from a variety of online sources
  • Apply these skills in a series of independent projects
Assessment 23139-01 : Mapping Project 2 : Coursework (50%)
23139-02 : Mapping Project 3 : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Summative Assessment: 1. Description of urban change post-1870 for a selected area of the West Midlands, 1000 words with illustrations (50%) 2. Two maps based on a house condition survey of Selly Oak with 1000 word critical commentary (50%) Formative Assessment: Mapping two self-selected variables from the Census dataset. Re-assessment: complete the projects again using different variables and/or areas of the Midlands.
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