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GY476 Applied Geographic Data Science
MSc Geographic Data Science London School of Economics 2021-2023
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) offer the social scientist an array of tools for generating, manipulating, and visualising spatial data. This course covers practical GIS techniques for the social scientist and leads on to show how these tools can be combined with more advanced analysis to augment and enhance social science research. Through applied coursework and discussions, the course will be built around applied spatial questions using real-world data. It covers the techniques and methods of GIS, with a focus on practical skills and will make use of desktop software, introduce the use of GIS tools in QGIS and R. it will also introduce data extraction from online geographical services such as google maps. Attention will be given to a critical reflection upon the nature of the data used, encouraging students to go beyond traditional data use, and think about the role of the spatial data scientist in selecting and developing evidence to support policymaking and practice. Examples of literature with applications in economic geography, environment, planning and other spatial social science will be provided for self-study. Readings are intended to develop a sound understanding of how real-world (geo)data are produced, their potential insights and biases, as well as opportunities and limitations.
GY245 Quantitative Methods in Geography
BSc Geography, BSc Geography with Economics London School of Economics 2016-2017
This course provides students with an introduction to quantitative methods for geographical analysis, specifically regression analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). An understanding of quantitative methods of this type is essential for those who wish to go on to do their own research and for those who will use GIS in their future undertakings. The first part of the course is devoted to the principles of regression analysis as applied to quantitative social science. The second part of the course introduces students to the use of GIS in research. Theoretical discussion in the lectures is accompanied by practical computer classes in which students learn how to apply these methods on real data sets. The practical classes develop a range of skills which lead on to an assessed practical project.
Prosperity Index Citizen Science Training
RELIEF Centre University College London 2019-2020
Workshops over 9 months covering all stages of background knowledge and data collection methods for Institute for Global Prosperity Prosperity Index. These include workshops covering data collection for: Urban field surveys, High-Level Interviews, Focus Groups and Large Scale Household Surveys.
GY140 Introduction to Geographical Research
BA Geography London School of Economics 2019
Introductory course aimed at introducing students to the different strands of Geography and towards the production of geographical and environmental knowledge, to prepare them to become producers of such knowledge themselves. Understanding of both the conceptual foundations and real-world applications of a variety of methodological approaches for conducting research.
Computer lab-based sessions, teaching statistical analysis with STATA and real data from research. Applied quantitative research methods.
ArcGIS for Urban Planners
MSc Regional and Urban Planning London School of Economics 2017-2020
ArcGIS course for Regional and Urban Planning master students aimed at teaching students to use GIS tools and using them to analyse spatial data for their own research projects.