Unit information: Spatial Modelling 2 in 2022/23

Unit name	Spatial Modelling 2
Unit code	GEOG25010
Credit points	20
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Dr. Day
Open unit status	Not open
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units)	GEOG10004 Introduction to Quantitative Geography
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units)	None
Units you may not take alongside this one
School/department	School of Geographical Sciences
Faculty	Faculty of Science

Unit Information

The unit teaches the use of R for methods of analysis common in geographical study, including regression and elements of Geographical Information Science. A key aim of the unit is to provide quantitative teaching suitable for dissertation work, developing skills in computer programming, geographical data handling, mapping, statistical modelling, and in the presentation and interpretation of quantitative data.

Your learning on this unit

On completion of the unit students should have knowledge and experience of:

1. Using R to process and to handle quantitative data
2. Fitting and interpreting regression models, and of the statistical theory of regression
3. Applying statistical and geographical methods of analysis to data
4. Presenting and interpreting geographical information
5. Undertaking a geographical research project using analytical skills

The following transferable skills are developed in the unit:

• numeracy
• statistical and computation literacy
• problem solving
• analytical skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Team working
• Project management

How you will learn

The unit will be taught through a blended combination of online and, if possible, in-person teaching, including

• online resources
• synchronous group workshops, seminars, tutorials and/or office hours
• asynchronous individual activities and guided reading for students to work through at their own pace
• practicals; students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete practical work, or alternative activities, in person, either during the academic year 2021/22 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.

How you will be assessed

Group project, which is assessed via a group presentation (50%) (ILOs 1-5)

End-of-unit coursework, max 4500 words. (50%) (ILOs 1-5)

Engagement with practicals is a requirement for the award of credit.

Resources

If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.

If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. GEOG25010).

How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.

Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.