Environmental Risk

This assessment component focuses on the use of GIS to assess spatial patterns of both disease and environmental pollution. PC-based GIS practical exercises that will allow you to assess the spatial dimensions of environmental risk. During these practical exercises two workbooks will be provided to assist you. For the purpose of the unit assessment, you are required to complete these workbooks and submit them as part of the portfolio. The report should consider and include the following:

 Introduction, including clear statement of aims and objectives.

 Summary of methods.

 Data synthesis, analysis, interpretation and discussion, including evidence of integration with published reports and scientific journal articles.

 Use of supporting figures and tables.

 Conclusions.