PLAN2002W GIS & Planning

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module introduces students to the basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how the technology is used in Urban Planning. An overview of GIS technology is provided, including data capture, analysis, and presentation within a GIS framework.
Emphasis is placed on the application of GIS technology to investigate urban planning and decision-making issues (e.g., linked to land-uses, transportation, green areas in cities, etc.). This module introduces students to utilising GIS (particularly WEB GIS) to evaluate urban planning topics and communicating the results to the wider public.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Understand fundamental concepts associated with GIS technology
2. Use a GIS software package (ArcGIS) to input, analyse and present spatial data
3. Apply GIS technology to assist in public policy and planning decisions

Indicative Module Content:

Unit 1. Introduction to GIS
Unit 2. Accessing data and performing analyses in ArcGIS
Unit 3. Creating ArcGIS Storymaps for Urban Planning topics

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
• Lectures
• Online Tutorials and Workshops
• Problem-solving sessions
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Assignments in mid-semester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

50
Project: End of semester project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group and individual student feedback will be provided.