Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module GEOG1201: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHY
Department: GEOGRAPHY
GEOG1201: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHY
| Type | Tied | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | CFG0 |
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| Tied to | F800 |
| Tied to | FR89 |
| Tied to | L702 |
| Tied to | LMV0 |
| Tied to | LR79 |
| Tied to | X1F8 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- The module aims to equip students with a portfolio of appropriate foundational skills, including those in IT, to use in their Geographical work.
Content
- The module will develop a range of skills necessary for Geographical work.
- These will include: Effective use of library and associated resources.
- Making best use of the World Wide Web for geographical work.
- The ability to understand and apply basic statistics in geography.
- Being able to use spreadsheets for processing and analysing geographical data.
- Gaining experience of using a Geographical Information System.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- On successful completion of this module students will be able to: Effectively use the library, www, and associated resources for independent geographical work, understand basic statistics and be able to use spreadsheets for data processing and geographical analysis.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Demonstrate basic skills in the use of a Geographical Information System.
Key Skills:
- IT skills as above
- Data analysis skills as above
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures will introduce basic concepts and techniques.
- Students will develop understanding and experience of each of the skills by undertaking self-paced exercises on the web.
- This will encourage independent learning at an early stage, and allow those with different skill levels to progress at appropriate speeds.
- A range of assessment methods will be used including computer-based assessment, written submissions, and verbal presentation.
- Computer-based assessments and written submissions will test factual knowledge.
- Students will have ample opportunity to demonstrate the skills acquired in the independent learning element through presentations and written submissions.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 8 | Varies | 1 hour | 8 | |
| Seminars | 1 | 2 hours | 2 | ||
| Practicals | 8 | Varies | 6 hours | 48 | |
| Other (helpdesk) | 18 | Approx weekly | 30 minutes | 9 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 133 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Computerised Open Book Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Computerised examination using ITS facilities | 2hours | 100% | new exam |
| Component: Practicals | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| practical 1 | 50% | ||
| practical 2 | 50% | ||
| Component: | Component Weighting: % | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
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Formative Assessment:
Computer-based test, Self-paced practicals, Group presentations.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University