Urban Lab II: Spatial Analysis (BPLN0077)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Planning
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to Bartlett School of Planning undergraduate students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module develops students鈥� skills in spatial analysis, mapping and basic statistics. These skills will be applied to the study of cities to improve understanding of city structure, processes and how these relate to urban planning.

Students learn core skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), including how to produce maps of cities, common spatial data sources, and core mapping types. Understanding of key quantitative research concepts such as scale and sample size in relation to analysis and visualisation is developed. The module allow students to improve their cartographic design and visual communication skills, using the software QGIS.

The main assessment is a project using GIS and statistical techniques to investigate a current urban planning topic. The topic is chosen by the student, with the aim of linking mapping and data analysis methods to urban planning research and policy making.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 51
Module leader: Dr Duncan Smith
Who to contact for more information: bsp.ug@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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