Advanced Spatial Analysis using GIS- Micro-credential

Program Overview

This micro-credential provides a practical introduction to QGIS software and its application in solving spatial analysis problems. Participants will learn GIS theory and techniques, apply them in a research project, and develop skills in technical writing and presentation. The program is delivered in-person with weekly lectures and practical sessions, and qualifies for an 80% subsidy under the HCI Fees Subsidy.

Program Outline

Outline:

• This micro-credential will enable the student to get a practical introduction to the QGIS open-source software and will use the software to address an issue in their field.
• Participants will learn the extended fundamentals of GIS theory and techniques and will then apply these in a research project which is in a field related to their profession and uses GIS.
• In this work, they will investigate and solve Spatial Analysis problems by applying the latest interdisciplinary approaches.
• They will critically select and implement a technical solution that best addresses a spatial analysis problem.
• They will identify and use appropriate mathematical methods, numerical techniques, and GIS tools for application to new and ill-defined spatial analysis problems.
• In addition, they will show that they can communicate effectively in technical and scientific writing, and present scientific/technical ideas concisely to a technical audience that may not be expert in the specific domain of the presentation.

Assessment:

• Project 90%: Students are required to complete a report based upon the work conducted for their individual project.
The report should be approximately 3,000-4,000 words. Students will be provided with detailed guidance on writing the report.
• In-class theory test 5%
• In-class practical test 5%

Teaching:

• This micro-credential is delivered in-person with weekly 3-hour lectures during daytime hours over the 12 week period.
• For the first six weeks, students follow guided tutorials and must submit an exercise.
• In weeks nine to twelve, students work on their projects in the two-hour practical sessions.

Other:

• This micro-credential qualifies for a 80% subsidy under the HCI Fees Subsidy.
• The production of good informative maps and the analysis of spatial data are valuable but scarce skill sets.
• With developments in GPS, mobile devices, and software, organisations are now collecting more and more spatial data and need spatial specialists to manage, analyse and report this data.
• Local authorities, civil engineering consultancies, environmental agencies, utility companies, among others, are increasing their use of GIS to manage their valuable spatial data.
• Our Micro-credentials are all CPD approved by Engineers Ireland