Program Overview

GG6501: Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (Offshore Wind)

Course Fact File

• Code: GG6501
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Fees: Skillnet Course Fee: €500
• Closing Date: 01/09/2025
• Credits: 5
• Start Date: 08/09/2025

Outline

To provide an understanding of the key concepts underlying Geographical Information Systems (GIS), how Geographical Information (GI) may be defined, measured, structured and represented in a GIS, and the development of skills in the use and application of GIS through practical exercises.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

This module runs for 12 weeks - Monday morning 9.15am - 11.50am. All lectures are recorded so students can attend in person, live online or review recorded content in their own time.

Practicalities

• Assessment: continuous assessment 100 marks
  • 1 x 2000 word written report: 25 marks
  • 1 x computer based practical: 25 marks
  • 1 x final report (group and individual components): 40 marks
  • 1 x group presentation: 10 marks

Why Choose

Module Overview

This module will cover the role of GI in society; the nature and construction of GI; measurement of location; principles and techniques of spatial data modelling; field-based and object-based conceptualisations of space, and their expression as spatial data structures; and concepts of spatial and non-spatial data retrieval, manipulation and analysis. Hands-on training in GIS will be provided in the laboratory sessions.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Critically assess how GI may be structured, organised and used in GIS.
2. Demonstrate skills and practical experience in the use of one or more commercial GIS products.
3. Explain the key skills and practical abilities needed to effectively use of one or more commercial GIS products.

Requirements

Applications will also be considered from graduates in other disciplines, including those in the Arts or Social Sciences, who have a demonstrable interest and/or experience in coastal and marine management, and who can offer sufficient numerical abilities. A primary degree (180 credits or equivalent), in a cognate area, as detailed in 1 above, plus at least 2 years' experience in a relevant maritime industry (applied) as approved by the module coordinator on a case by case basis under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Fees and Costs

Skillnet Funding

Skillnet is dedicated to fostering skills and expertise in the field of green technology, is partnering with UCC on the Introduction to Geographical Information Systems micro-credential to fund part of the course fee for eligible participants. Skillnet Course Fee: €500

Eligibility Criteria

• Trainees must be based in the Republic of Ireland to be eligible.
• Trainees must be employed within private enterprise/self-employed.
• Companies must be from private enterprise based in the Republic of Ireland.
• Skillnet Ireland funding is not available to public sector bodies or organisations that are publicly funded such as community-based not-for-profit companies or charities.
• Commercial semi-state companies are eligible providing that income contributed to a Network is not sourced from the public purse.
• Sole traders are eligible as Companies.

If you have further queries on funding please contact [insert contact information].

If you are not eligible for funding the course fee is €900.