Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: AF
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2017-09-27
Contents
The course aims to further develop skills and knowledge in quantitative geographical methods and analyses. The course comprises a deepening in regression techniques (spatial regression and panel analyses). Both descriptive and analytical quantitative approaches are dealt with. The spatial analysis perspective includes geographical information data management as well as forecasting and simulation techniques of various development processes. The course also involves further developed skills in the visualization and analysis of spatial dynamics and regional data..
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
Knowledge and understanding 1. understand spatial dynamic system and spatial correlations,
Competence and skills 2. understand and apply forecasting models and simulation techniques based on spatial data, 3. handle spatial autocorrelation in regional analyses, 4. analyze regional spatial relations in and between regions with relevant methods,
Judgement and approach 5. critically assess and interpret others analyses both orally and written in English.
Required Knowledge
~~Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS from the previous course “Advanced Spatial Analysis”, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
Form of instruction
The teaching during the course is mainly based on a combination of lectures, assignments and seminars. A substantial part of the teaching is given as supervised group exercises in the computer laboratory or as individual supervision. There will also be guest lectures and/or educational visits. Relevant gender aspects will be dealt with during the course. The teaching is in English.
Examination modes
The course is examined through written assignments to be presented at seminars. The course grade is a summary of the different examinations during the course. In order to receive the grades A and B on course assignments, they must be handed in on time. The assignments and the whole course are graded according to the scale A-FX.
Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.
Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.
It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.
When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed in to the director of studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Credit transfer is always examined individually.
Literature
Valid from:
2016 week 35
Elementary statistics for geographers Burt James E., Barber Gerald M., Rigby David L. 3rd ed. : New York : Guilford Press : c2009. : xii, 653 s. : ISBN: 9781572304840 (hbk.) Search the University Library catalogue
