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ESC-10047 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

ESC-10047 - Geoscience Data Interpretation, Analysis and Visualisation
Coordinator: Stuart S Egan Room: WSF29 Tel: +44 1782 7 33174
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

This module provides an introduction to a variety of techniques for the acquisition, interpretation, analysis and visualisation of a variety of geological and geophysical data. It links closely and builds upon some of the topics covered in the School `Skills¿ module, ESC-10068 (Academic, Professional and Fieldwork Skills). The module is divided into the following sections:
- Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to integrate spatial geological data.
- Digital techniques and specialist software applications for the acquisition, interpretation and visualization of geological field data, including software applications for the recording field data, BGS Sigma Desktop for digital geological map production.
- The Global Positioning System (GPS) and its use for geological fieldwork.
- Remote Sensing covering remote sensing data types, aerial photo interpretation/photogeological mapping, interpretation of satellite images, and the use of Google Earth for geological investigation.
- An introduction to Python programming for geoscientists.

Aims
To provide an introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing and programming techniques for the interpretation, analysis and visualisation of a variety of geoscience data.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-10047/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Make effective use of Geographical Information System (GIS) software as a tool for the integration of a variety of geoscience data and the production of geological maps: 1
Use a variety of digital techniques and specialist software applications for the acquisition, interpretation and visualization of geological field data: 1
Apply remote sensing techniques to make geological interpretations of aerial photographs and satellite imagery: 1,2
Use the Python programming language for geoscience applications: 3

Study hours

- Practical classes: 33 hours
- Private study and assignment completion: 117 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Computer Task weighted 50%
Use Geographical Information System software to integrate geological data and produce geological maps.
Development of a GIS to integrate and visualise a variety of geological data for a selected area, along with a 750-1000 word report on the geology of the study area. Use GIS techniques to produce a geological map of a selected area.

2: Practice Based Assessment weighted 20%
Remote sensing practical assignments
A short written report (400-words total) on the results of a satellite image processing exercise.

3: Computer Task weighted 30%
Python programming assignments
Submission of a python notebook completing and documenting a series of programming tasks.

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 16 February 2022