e-MapScholar teaching case study index

This section includes detailed teaching case studies showing how OS data has been integrated into the following disciplines:

• Archaeology
• Built Environment
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Studies
• Forestry
• Geography
• Geology

Archaeology

An introduction to digital mapping in Archaeology
Phil Howard,
University of Durham

Built Environment

Data City: Visualising the complexity of the modern city, by use of spatial and socio-economic data in an urban context
Professor Christian Hermansen,
University of Glasgow

Using digital maps in architectural modelling
Alison Murison,
Edinburgh College of Art

Using OS Meridian data as a spatial framework in the construction of a GIS of the built environment
Dr Scott Orford,
University of Wales, Cardiff

Simulated experience of key stages of the planning process, from site and area evaluation to scheme design and submission of planning application
Norman Stothers and Susan Manns,
University of Central England

Civil Engineering

Multi-disciplinary quarry project, bringing together students from Structural, Maritime and Environmental courses to carry out feasibility study of a fictitious proposed quarry
Dr Steve Millard,
University of Liverpool

Environmental Studies

Modelling site suitability for wind farms
Dr Ronan Foley,
University of Brighton

Forestry

Forest management planning
Dr Nick Brown,
University of Oxford

Geography

Exploring spatial decision making through online GIS
Dr Steve Carver, Dr Andy Evans and Richard Kingston,
University of Leeds

Geology

Lake District Digital Geology Project
Ken McCaffrey
University of Durham