The emphasis is on developing good programming style and skills for use in GIS and Remote Sensing. Assessment is in the form of individual project work. Advanced Spatial Modelling Advanced GIS techniques are explained through a lecture series with accompanying practical exercises. Assessment is in the form of a written examination, detailed seminar papers and practicals. This unit examines in depth the range of image processing procedures available and their mathematical background.
Assessment is in the form of a written examination, written report and practical exercises.
An overview of GIS and Remote Sensing from the perspective of application, operational and management issues in a variety of settings. This provides students with examples of GIS and Remote Sensing application in the 'real world'. Assessment is in the form of weekly synopses and a seminar presentation. This practical based unit is designed to provide a clear understanding of common GIS database systems. The lecture series will cover database theory whilst the accompanying practical sessions illustrate database development, manipulation and query.