Building Spatial Applications with Big Data (CASA0025)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Geospatial analysts are frequently faced with tasks that exceed the computational and storage capabilities of their local machines. The purpose of this module is to enable students to analyse large quantities of spatial data and communicate insights by building spatially enabled interactive web-based applications. The module is structured so that students are first introduced to databases and the SQL language, with a particular focus on issues related to the design of databases for storing and analysing spatial data. Students will then be taught how to interact with and visualise such data using web-based visualisation tools. The final portion of the module will cover the use of cloud computing platforms to perform advanced spatial analysis. The module therefore spans a full, cloud-based geospatial workflow: from importing and analysing geospatial data, to building and presenting interactive data visualisations. Students will gain proficiency in working with and interrogating large spatial data sets while working towards an interactive group project that will develop their portfolio.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 30% Coursework

70% Other form of assessment
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 55
Module leader: Dr Ollie Ballinger
Who to contact for more information: casa-teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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