Quantitative and qualitative analyzes of the environmental data Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019

Module name: Quantitative and qualitative analyzes of the environmental data
Module code: 04-GF-S2-1115
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019
Semester: summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is to present qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis of environmental data, especially cartographic data using the GIS software. The student learns: sign method, range method, dot method, cartogram, cartodiagram, and isarithmic method. During laboratory exercises, he/she learns the critical method choice depending on the type of data, the choice of the appropriate classifier depending on the statistical distribution of data and presentation of the results in the form of a thematic map. He/she recognizes spatial relations between objects and phenomena and defines statistical relations between data.
Prerequisites:
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Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student has expanded knowledge in the selection of qualitative and quantitative methods for the presentation of environmental data, searching for spatial relations between objects and phenomena including statistical and GIS methods, supported by the current literature of the subject. [04-GF-S2-1115_1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_W02 [3/5]
The student uses advanced statistical techniques and GIS tools to determine the spatial relationships between environmental data. He/she can acquire and interpret empirical data and formulate appropriate conclusions based on them. Based on data from various sources and theoretical knowledge, he is able to describe, analyze and interpret the causes and course of natural and social processes and phenomena within the environment, and can formulate his/her own critical opinions and propose solutions using the appropriate research method. [04-GF-S2-1115_2]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U03 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test [04-GF-S2-1115_w_1]
Verification of knowledge acquired by the student during lectures and independent reading of the indicated subject literature
 04-GF-S2-1115_1
Project [04-GF-S2-1115_w_2]
Verification of knowledge and skills based on a project made during laboratory exercises
 04-GF-S2-1115_1 04-GF-S2-1115_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [04-GF-S2-1115_fs_1]
Lectures presenting methods of quantitative and qualitative method of environmental data analysis
 10
Independent acquisition of knowledge in the field of a thematic map and reading items that expand the thematic knowledge
 15 Written test [04-GF-S2-1115_w_1]
laboratory classes [04-GF-S2-1115_fs_2]
Performing by the student work related to the implementation of the project including the statistical analysis of the data, selection appropriate quantitative/qualitative method of data presentation and preparation the thematic map
 30
Preparation of materials, preparation to the laboratory by consulting with the indicated issues, development of laboratory results, read the literature on the subject, consultations.
 20 Project [04-GF-S2-1115_w_2]
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