2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
PGDip Geographical Information Systems (Science)
| Programme code: | PGD-GIS | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 8 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Paul Norman | Contact address: | p.d.norman@leeds.ac.uk |
There is a part time version of this programme available (programme code PGD-GIS/S-PT). Please contact Dr Paul Norman for further information.
Total credits: 120
Entry requirements:
Normally at least a good second class honours degree in an appropriate subject (eg Geography, Computer Studies, Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Studies or other appropriate physical/computer science degree).
Suitable equivalent qualifications would be considered for overseas/mature students, especially those with relevant professional experience.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Geography SLTC
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Geography PGT Examinations Board
Programme specification:
The programme will:
- focus on scientific, technical and computational aspects of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Geographical
Information Science (GIScience) with particular reference to the socio-economic sciences;
- offer opportunities for personal and professional development through study skills and software training, short-term placements with academics and external organisations, attendance at seminar and conference events.
- complement other Masters (PGT)/PGDip/PGCert programmes given within the School;
- provide flexibility in student learning through provision of full and part-time study modes and substitution of face-to-
face modules with ODL modules where appropriate to student needs;
- incorporate flexible and student-centred electronic learning resources as appropriate;
- provide an advanced level of training in research methods in line with ESRC requirements and thus enable students to move into research for a Ph.D.;
- attract good Geography, Economics, Business Studies and other social science students; and
- provide a source of highly qualified and motivated students for employers in the GIS/GIScience sector with whom such
skills are in high demand.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| GEOG5010M | Principles of GIS | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| GEOG5230M | Professional Development | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| GEOG5510M | Using GIS | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| GEOG5520M | Quantitative and Spatial Methods | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study between 60 credits from the following optional modules:
| GEOG5060M | GIS and Environment | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5240M | Applied Population and Demographic Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5710M | Digital Image Processing for Environmental Remote Sensing | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5790M | Programming for Geographical Information Analysis: Advanced Skills. | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5830M | Environmental Assessment | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5870M | Web-based GIS | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5927M | Predictive Analytics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5937M | Applied GIS and Retail Modelling | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| GEOG5990M | Programming for Geographical Information Analysis: Core Skills | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
With permission from the Programme manager, students may:
1) Replace selected optional modules with modules available from other Schools / Faculties within the University - normally to a maximum of 15 credits.
And
2) Replace Face-to-face modules with the ODL equivalent - normally up to a maximum of 45 credits.
Last updated: 26/04/2016
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