The Geographer’s Toolkit 2 (F8509)
The Geographer’s Toolkit 2: Maps and Stats
Module F8509
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
Develop numerical skills for summarizing datasets.
Identify and use appropriate statistical methods for data analysis and hypothesis testing.
Apply statistics to spatial data and develop an understanding of methods for mapping outputs.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 60.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 66.67% |
| Report | T2 Week 5 | 33.33% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 2 Assessment | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111110111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01001010101 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111110111 |
How to read the week pattern
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