Unit information: Geographical Methods 1 in 2010/11

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Unit name Geographical Methods 1
Unit code GEOG15040
Credit points 20
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Mr. Thomas
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

All other units in year 1 BSc/MSci Single Honours Geography

School/department School of Geographical Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

The unit is comprised of two elements. Digital Data & Geography provides an introduction to the use, processing and presentation of spatial data to examine geographical phenomena. Geographical Data Analysis develops skills for empirical enquiry using quantitative methods and software. Both elements provide foundational ability in IT and analytical skills, which are used and developed in subsequent years.