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ATS-2780
ATS-2780 NOTES
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ATS-2780
Exam Style (2 hours)
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions
20 MC questions (2% each)
Choose ‘all of above’ if option
Section B – Short Answer Questions
Ten short answer questions
Answer any six (each questions 10%)
o E.g. Why is map generalisation necessary and why does it involve so
much more than line simplification?
o As a model of geographical space, what are the characteristics of a
map?
! Projection
! Symbology
UNIT Objectives
To introduce basic concepts of geography and geographical analysis and
representation
To introduce methods and techniques of geographical analysis, including
spatial representations, cartography, spatial data manipulation and analysis in
GIS
To develop skills and competency in basic methods of spatial reasoning and
geographical analysis through hands on practicals and projects using real
world data
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ATS-2780 Exam Notes
Week 1: Geographical Problems, Questions and Approaches
Branches of geography
Physical, biological, human – all interconnected
o Dependent on each other
! All aspects influence one another
Physical Geography – intrinsic properties of the earth
o Land & processes (e.g. geomorphology)
o Climate, hydrology
Biogeography – vegetation, fauna
o Ecosystems, biomes
Human geography – aspects of world relating to people
o Ethnic, social
o Economic, government
Steps in approaching geographical questions/problems – analysis cycle
Trigger – need recognised
Define problem – typically as a question
Exploration
o Theory from other disciplines
o Apply or create models
o Formulate hypothesis
Identify primary (data you find yourself) and secondary (data you find/take)
data required
Select geographical tools (e.g. excel, GIS)
Collect and process data
Select models of presentation
Draw conclusions (with respect to hypothesis – yes or no)
Evaluate outcome
Take action – publish; recommendations
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Section a multiple choice questions: 20 mc questions (2% each, choose all of above" if option. Section b short answer questions: ten short answer questions, answer any six (each questions 10%, e. g. Unit objectives: to introduce basic concepts of geography and geographical analysis and representation, to introduce methods and techniques of geographical analysis, including spatial representations, cartography, spatial data manipulation and analysis in. Gis: to develop skills and competency in basic methods of spatial reasoning and geographical analysis through hands on practicals and projects using real world data. Branches of geography: physical, biological, human all interconnected, dependent on each other. Steps in approaching geographical questions/problems analysis cycle: trigger need recognised, define problem typically as a question, exploration, theory from other disciplines, apply or create models, formulate hypothesis. Non-positivism: underlying assumption that universe is ordered, knowable, explicable predictable, knowledge is objective, neutral, observer can be independent, consensus achievable through.

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