1. General information
Course:
GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
Code:
66461
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
404 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE GEOGRAPHY, TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
2 - FACULTY OF LETTERS
Group(s):
23
Year:
2
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
HECTOR SAMUEL MARTINEZ SANCHEZ-MATEOS
- Group(s):
23
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Letras/2.24
GEOGRAFÍA Y ORD. TERRITORIO
6865
hectors.martinez@uclm.es
Tuesday: 16:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 14:00
2. Pre-Requisites
There are no specific pre-requisitives. It is adviced having basic knowledge on statistics and software.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The subject develops contents from the subject-matter Languages and Geographical Techniques, stating concepts, sources, methods and tools for the spatial analysis.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CE08 | To apply the methods and techniques of geographical analysis especially oriented to the design and management of the instruments of territorial development and protection of the natural and cultural heritage. |
| CE09 | Explain and represent territorial processes from education for sustainability. |
| CT02 | Know and apply the Information and Communication Technologies. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Answer to location questions, differentiation and relation typical of geographical analysis, spatial development and sustainability, by using GIT | |
| Using software tools of treatment and information management | |
| Learn the skills to obtain, store, management, analysis and graphic and cartographic outputs of the geographic information | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction. The geographical information, sources and methods
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Unit 1.1: The scientific method and its methods of study
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Unit 1.2: The spatial information. Scale, interrelation and spatiality
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Unit 2: Field-work techniques
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Unit 2.1: Cartography and spatial analysis
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Unit 2.2: Observation, orientation and spatial location
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Unit 2.3: Samples and data gathering on the field
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Unit 2.4: Development and interpretation of databases
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Unit 3: Qualitative techniques
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Unit 3.1: Interviews and surveys
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Unit 3.2: Social indicators
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Unit 3.3: Secondary sources of information
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Unit 4: Characterization of events: descriptive measures
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Unit 4.1: Basic statistics
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Unit 4.2: Time series
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Unit 4.3: Making indicators
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Unit 5: Communication and information display
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Unit 5.1: Keys for design of graphics
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Unit 5.2: Formats and means of presentation
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, REMARKS
Some contents might be adjusted due to connection with other subjects
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CE08 CT02 | 0.68 | 17 | N | N | Theoretical concepts of the subject | |
| Computer room practice [ON-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | CE08 CT02 | 0.56 | 14 | N | N | Basic learning on software and tools | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) | CE08 CE09 CT02 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | Y | Exercices, practices and tasks with a methodological approach | |
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Individual presentation of projects and reports | CB04 CE09 | 0.24 | 6 | Y | Y | Presentation of results | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB04 CE09 CT02 | 2.4 | 60 | Y | Y | Build a portfolio gathering the tasks and parctices | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB04 CE09 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | Self work to resolve practices and tasks | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CT02 | 0.12 | 3 | Y | Y | Making final tests and exercices | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 25.00% | 0.00% | Assessment of the portfolio gathering the tasks made in the course |
| Projects | 65.00% | 15.00% | Assessment of the progress of the exercicies made in class |
| Oral presentations assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | Oral presentations |
| Final test | 0.00% | 60.00% | Final exam with theoretical and practical contents |
| Portfolio assessment | 0.00% | 25.00% | Submit a portfolio with practices and exercices |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:It will be established periodical submissions for practices and oral presentations.
Partial questionaires might be scheduled with partial contents to ease the evaluation of competences. To suceed in the evaluation it is required to obtain a 40% of the grade on each evaluation. -
Non-continuous evaluation:For non-continuous evaluation it will be stablished a submission with a minimum of practical tasks and a final exam. To suceed in the evaluation it is required to obtain a 40% of the grade in the exam.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
There is an extra submission for practices
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
It is required a final exam with pracitices and exercices
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 30 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3 |
| Unit 1 (de 5): Introduction. The geographical information, sources and methods | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 13-09-2023 | End date: 21-09-2023 |
| Unit 2 (de 5): Field-work techniques | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 15 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 27-09-2022 | End date: 12-10-2022 |
| Unit 3 (de 5): Qualitative techniques | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 15 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 18-10-2022 | End date: 09-11-2022 |
| Unit 4 (de 5): Characterization of events: descriptive measures | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 15 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 15-11-2022 | End date: 07-12-2022 |
| Unit 5 (de 5): Communication and information display | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Computer room practice [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 15 |
| Group 23: | |
| Initial date: 13-12-2022 | End date: 21-12-2022 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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| Aramburo Maqua, M. P. y Escribano Bombín, R. (eds.) | Guía para la elaboración de estudios del medio físico (4ª ed.) | Madrid | Fundación Conde del Valle de Salazar (E.T.S.I. de Montes) y Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente | 978-84-96442-55-9 | 2014 | http://oa.upm.es/55224/ | |||
| Buzai, Gustavo D. y Santana Juárez, Marcel V. | Métodos cuantitativos en Geografía Humana | Buenos Aires | INIGEO | 978-987-1548-98-9 | 2019 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MRCoxAhpD4tqibFqiGQEwM3eeAsL9nA8/view | |||
| Buzai, Gustavo D. y otros (comp.) | Teoría y métodos de la Geografía Cuantitativa. Libro 2. | Buenos Aires | INIGEO | 978-987-1548-95-8 | 2019 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dP2qd8QvnwZEXxg7-NTO0DAehCd6QfqV/view | |||
| Buzai, Gustavo D. y otros (comp.) | Teoría y métodos de la Geografía Cuantitativa. Libro 1. | MCA libros | 978-987-45986-2-2 | 2015 | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294572996_Teoria_y_metodos_de_la_Geografia_Cuantitativa_Libro_1_por_una_Geografia_de_lo_real | ||||
| Casas Sánchez, J.M. y otros | Estadística para las Ciencias Sociales | Madrid | Ed universitaria Ramón Areces | 978-84-8004-963-4 | 2010 | ||||
| García Ballesteros, Aurora (Coord.) | Métodos y técnicas cualitativas en geografía social / | Barcelona | Oikos-Tau, | 84-281-0949-4 | 1998 |
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| Gutiérrez Puebla, Javier | Técnicas cuantitativas : (estadística básica) / | Barcelona | Oikos-tau, | 84-281-0857-9 | 1995 |
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| Higueras Arnal, Antonio M. | Teoría y método de la Geografía. Introducción al análisis geográfico regional | Zaragoza | Prensas Universitarias de Zaragoza | 84-7733-646-6 | 2003 | ||||
| Rogerson, Peter A. | Statistical Methods for Geography | Londres | SAGE | 978-1-4129-0795-8 | 2006 |