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PLAN2002W

Academic Year 2023/2024

GIS & Planning (PLAN2002W)

Subject:
Planning
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Architecture, Plan & Env Pol
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Aura Istrate
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Lectures

30
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 In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Assignments in mid-semester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

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

70

 Yes

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.

Name Role
Dr Ozge Yenigun Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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