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ESC-10047 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 November 2024

ESC-10047 - Geoscience Data Interpretation, Analysis and Visualisation
Coordinator: Stuart Egan Room: WSF29 Tel: +44 1782 7 33174
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module provides an introduction to a variety of techniques for the acquisition, interpretation, analysis and visualisation of a variety of geological and geophysical data. It links closely and builds upon some of the topics covered in the School `Skills¿ module, ESC-10094 (Academic, Fieldwork and Employability Skillss). The module is divided into the following sections:
- Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to integrate spatial geological data.
- Digital techniques and specialist software applications for the acquisition, interpretation and visualization of geological field data, including software applications for the recording field data, BGS Sigma Desktop for digital geological map production.
- The Global Positioning System (GPS) and its use for geological fieldwork.
- Enhancement of satellite images and digital elevation models for geological interpretation.
- An introduction to Python programming for geoscientists.

Aims
To provide an introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing and programming techniques for the interpretation, analysis and visualisation of a variety of geoscience data.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-10047/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Make effective use of Geographical Information System (GIS) software as a tool for the integration of a variety of geoscience data and the production of geological maps: 1
Use a variety of digital techniques and specialist software applications for the acquisition, interpretation and visualization of geological field data: 1
Apply remote sensing techniques to make geological interpretations of aerial photographs and satellite imagery: 2
Use the Python programming language for geoscience applications: 2

Study hours

33 hours scheduled synchronous class activity
50 hours for research and completion of GIS assignment
50 hours for research and completion of image manipulation assignments
17 hours flexible independent study (e.g. background reading)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Computer Task weighted 50%
Use Geographical Information System software to integrate geological data and produce geological maps.


2: Computer Task weighted 50%
Computing tasks in digital image manipulation.


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Last Updated: 21 November 2024