Module Details |
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| Title | UNDERSTANDING MARINE AND TERRESTRIAL SPATIAL ECOLOGY USING GIS | ||
| Code | ENVS255 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr SC Patrick Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences Samantha.Patrick@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to introduce students to the nature, operation and application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) relevant to ecologists and marine biologists. Through a series of workshops student will learn how to conduct complex tasks in GIS and how to apply these to real-world scientific questions. Through an essay addressing the use of GIS in conservation, students will review published literature to examine how the advent of GIS has changed marine and terrestrial ecology. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Be able to critically review selected applications of GIS in areas of ecology, environmental management and marine biology in order to appreciate its role in decision support. |
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(LO2) Understand the nature and sources of spatial data by correct analysis of a variety of datasets provided (particuarly with respect to remotely sensed information) used within GIS, have practised the input of these data into a GIS and have developed a critical awareness of the importance of error and quality with respect to spatial data. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate the ability to accurately deploy a variety of GIS functions (such as measurement, queries, neighbourhood analyses, overlay, interpolation, etc.) available within a GIS package to integrate manipulate and analyse spatial datasets. |
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(LO4) Apply selected GIS functions with respect to solving a problem based exercise. |
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(LO5) Communicate the results from GIS operations by outputting results in the appropriate format. |
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Syllabus |
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Material covered will include: Introduction to selected applications in areas of ecology, environmental management and marine biology to demonstrate an understanding of the use of GIS in 'real world' situations. Overview of GIS principles and concepts. Data acquisition and processing. Analysing static and dynamic environmental data. Using GPS tracking data to understand animal movement. Examining spatial overlap to examine predation and territoriality. Combining layers of data to understand distributions and habitat usage. Reporting on the use of GIS to understand the spatial ecology of species. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Practical |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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36 |
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| Private Study | 114 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
| Online test There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 30 | |||||
| Practical File There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 70 | |||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |