GEOG 103G : Mapping Our World
Science
2021 Summer School (1210) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course is designed for students interested in collecting, analysing, and visualising spatial data. The course will complement a range of programmes that include data analysis and representation, since it provides conceptual and practical knowledge to use, manage, present, and communicate geospatial information. For students in other programmes the course provides an accessible and interesting insight into spatial data handling and visualisation.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate how and why public and private organizations produce and use geographic data, including topographic maps, remotely sensed imagery, and thematic maps. Students will be able to demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and practice based on material delivered through the lecture programme. (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
- Explain in overview how it is that geographical data are captured, stored, used and disseminated. Students should be able to use geospatial data to solve complex problems. (Capability 2, 3 and 5)
- Describe some of the characteristics, availability, limitations and potential pitfalls of geospatial information. Students should be able to evaluate information and spatial data critically. Students will be aware of the ethical implications of the collection and dissemination of geospatial data. Students should be aware of the social and environmental responsibilities surrounding the capture, analysis and dissemination of a range of geospatial data. (Capability 2 and 6)
- Develop the ability to use, manage, present, and communicate geospatial information. Students should become effective communicators of geospatial information using cartographic and visualisation techniques in a clear and organised manner. (Capability 4 and 5)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratories | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Test | 15% | Individual Test |
| Project | 15% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 40% | Individual Examination |
| 4 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| Laboratories | ||||||||||
| Test | ||||||||||
| Project | ||||||||||
| Final Exam | ||||||||||
One test (15%) 15%
One project (15%) 15%
Labs (6 labs, 5% each) 30%
Final exam 40%
Course grades are assigned according to the total score achieved through the completeness, quality and timeliness of the assignments students complete. Each laboratory report is due before your next lab session, i.e. if your lab is from 9-11am, it is due by 9am the following week. The test is completed during lecture time. Due dates for assessments are on Canvas.
Tuākana
This course is supported by a designated Tuākana tutor with appropriate knowledge of the course material. They will lead group study sessions and be available for additional assistance throughout the semester. For more information regarding the Programme, visit Tuākana Programme website at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/study-with-us/maori-and-pacific-at-the-faculty/tuakana-programme.html
Key Topics
- Spatial data models
- GIS and computers
- Remote sensing
- Geo-visualisation and Web maps
- Human and animal movement
- GIS and Social Media
- GIS applications in Climate Change and Carbon Sinks, Natural Hazards, Deforestation, Health, among others.
Workload Expectations
For this course, you can expect 22 hours of lectures, 16 hours of labs, 70 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 42 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including labs to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including labs will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events including tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required for the test and exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Student Feedback
During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.
At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.
Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Copyright
The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.
You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.