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This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts, techniques and ideas that shape GI Science and the associated GIS Software. The module will be taught as a mix of lectures and intensive practicals. The lecture series will introduce key concepts and analytical approaches used within GI Science including; the foundations of GIS, spatial data models, data input and output, core spatial modelling and specialist analytical approaches and techniques. The practicals will be based around the following software programmes: ArcGIS and MapInfo, with a particular emphasis on the former. The module will familiarise students with the software through a series of cumulative practical exercises based on a series of GIS applications from a range of subjects including geography, environmental modelling and planning. Students will also gain experience of manipulating and understanding a range of digital spatial data in the course of this module.
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