Module Details

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Title SPATIAL ANALYSIS: MAPPING TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL RESEARCH
Code SOCI534
Coordinator Dr Z Alker
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Z.Alker@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 5

Aims

1. To introduce students to spatial analysis and its applicability in social research

2. To introduce students to basic digital mapping techniques

3. To enable students to apply and demonstrate digital mapping approaches and gain skills and competencies in this area.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understanding of ideas and concepts underpinning spatial analysis

(LO2) Ability to conduct basic mapping techniques on social and criminological data

(LO3) A critical evaluation of mapping as social research method

(LO4) Ability to create and present map for research and presentation purposes

(S1) IT skills- open source mapping software

(S2) Problem solving skills - critical thinking

(S3) Communication skills- displaying and presenting maps

(S4) Communication skills- research report


Syllabus

 

What is spatial analysis?

An introduction to open source mapping (QGIS, Open Street Map)

Preparing and cleaning geographic data

Mapping in practice


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures will introduce students to the concepts, ideas, and techniques used in social spatial analysis
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Practical
Description: Students will participate in interactive mapping exercises
Attendance Recorded: Yes


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 4

        4

8
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 42
TOTAL HOURS 50

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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% of
final
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Resit/resubmission
opportunity
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
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opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Research Report- independent analysis using software and data from module There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assess  1500 words    100       

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