Assessment Brief Module title and code: Assessment title: Assessment weighting: Size or length of assessment: 2000-word equivalent Module learning outcomes assessed by this task: MO3 Identify and apply the principles

of Graphic Information Systems (GIS) MO4 Communicate accurately and reliably in a variety of forms, demonstrating coherent argument UBGMSQ-15-1 Engineering Graphics and Communication GIS exercise 40% of the total module mark MO5 Use geographic information systems for problem-solving and complex decision-making in an engineering context using primary and secondary data Completing your assessment What am I required to do on this assessment? The task is to produce a structured report with several maps that document a multi-criteria assessment to find the most suitable building on UWE's Frenchay campus for installing solar panels. The report structure is provided as a separate word file with clear instructions on what you must include and write. Please note that the final report must be presented in a single PDF file and submitted through the module's Blackboard page. The approach to finding the most suitable building on UWE's Frenchay campus for the installation of solar panels will follow the following principal activities: 1. Import a *.dxf file of buildings (provided on Blackboard) into Q-GIS and save it as a *.shp file 2. Select 7 buildings from this *.shp file and save these as a new *.shp file called selected_buildings. The selection must include Z-Block and one of the bike sheds. The selection must not include any of the complex buildings comprising several blocks (e.g. D/E/F). You might find it helpful to identify each of your 7 buildings using the UWE Frenchay Campus map and add the names to a new attribute column. 3. The first part of your assessment for suitability is based on a single criterion: does the building already have solar panels or not? You can use primary data for this (your own data collection) or secondary data by, for example, loading your *.shp file into Google Earth Pro. Document your findings in a new attribute column. Then, select only the buildings with no solar panels and use only these in the next part of the assessment. You will save this as a new *.shp file, e.g., buildings_for_MCA. 4. The second part of your assessment for suitability will now be a multi-criterion decision matrix. You will first develop this in a table (which you can find in the report structure provided), then collect the data for it and write them in the attribute table for the buildings-for_MCA file. Finally, classify these and calculate the weighted sum as the results attribute column. You can use 3 to 5 criteria for the assessment, e.g., roof shape, size, slope, aspect, material and/or others. 5. You will prepare a map with all necessary map elements documenting your result using a suitable symbology. Where should I start? You will start this assignment during class time and will be given examples with other data to teach you what needs to be done for each part of this assessment. It will be helpful if you look for examples of multi-criteria-based decisions and information about the suitability of roofs for the installation of solar panels. What do I need to do to pass? In order to pass this piece of coursework, you need to achieve a mark of at least 40%. The following marking criteria will be used to assess the submission with the corresponding weighting in brackets: ● (5%) Import of *.dxf file into Q-GIS, documented as a screenshot (5%) Selection of 7 buildings, as per instruction, documented as a screenshot (10%) Single criterion assessment, documented as a screenshot of the result map in QGIS • (20%) Development of a reasonable multi-criterion-based method documented in the table provided in the report structure, and a reasonable explanation ● (15%) Collection of data and compilation of these in the attribute table (15%) Classification of data collected and weighted summation ● (15%) Preparation of a result map with all map elements and reasonable symbology ● (15%) Report write-up A 1st in this assessment will be awarded for submissions with excellent standards, particularly in the marking criteria about the multi-criterion assessment and application in Q-GIS. All elements of the assessment must be clearly documented in the report. Follow the guidance given in the taught sessions, use appropriate input data, document all steps of your work well, use the report structure provided and allow yourself enough time for the completion of the tasks. Build on the formative feedback that you receive for your work during the taught sessions. How do the learning and teaching relate to the assessment, and where do I find resources? This assessment relates to tutorial and practical sessions taught in weeks 14 - 17 and 21. Lecture slides and handouts used during these sessions are available from the module's Blackboard page. What do I do if I am concerned about completing this assessment? UWE Bristol offers a range of Assessment Support Options that you can explore through this link, and both Academic Support and Wellbeing Support are available. For further information, please see the Academic Survival Guide. How do I avoid an Assessment Offence on this module? Use the support above if you feel unable to submit your own work for this module, or contact Heike Wanke (heike.wanke@uwe.ac.uk) or Tiago Ferreira (tiago.ferreira@uwe.ac.uk) to get support. Creating your own files, using your own criteria and own data collection individually is the best way to avoid AOs for this type of assessment. Do not give your own work to others who may copy it. Marks and Feedback Your assessment will be marked according to the following marking criteria. You can use these to evaluate your own work before you submit it. (5%) Import of *.dxf file into Q-GIS documented as a screenshot ● (5%) Selection of 7 buildings, as per instruction, documented as a screenshot ● (10%) Single criterion assessment, documented as a screenshot (20%) Development of a reasonable multi-criterion-based method documented in the table in the report and reasonable explanation ● (15%) Collection of data and compilation of these in the attribute table (15%) Classification of data collected and weighted summation ● (15%) Preparation of a result map with all map elements and reasonable symbology (15%) Report write-up The following rubrics will be used for each of the marking criteria 60-69 Very good/ good 50-59 Competent/ Adequate 40-49 Weak 80-100 Outstanding/ Exceptional 70-79 Excellent ● 35-39 ● Poor 25-34 Very poor Important Information 1. In line with UWE Bristol's Assessment Content Limit Policy (formerly the Word Count Policy), word count includes all text, including (but not limited to): the main body of text (including headings), all citations (both in and out of brackets), text boxes, tables and graphs, figures and diagrams, quotes, lists. 0-24 Extremely poor/ inadequate 2. UWE Bristol's UWE's Assessment Offences Policy requires that you submit work that is entirely your own and reflects your own learning, so it is important to: Ensure you reference all sources used, using the UWE Harvard system and the guidance available on UWE's Study Skills referencing pages. Avoid copying and pasting any work into this assessment, including your own previous assessments, work from other students or internet sources Develop your own style, arguments and wording, so avoid copying sources and changing individual words but keeping, essentially, the same sentences and/or structures from other sources Never give your work to others who may copy it If an individual assessment, develop your own work and preparation and do not allow anyone to make amends on your work (including proof-readers, who may highlight issues but not edit the work) When submitting your work, you will be required to confirm that the work is your own, and text-matching software and other methods are routinely used to check submissions against other submissions to the university and internet sources. Details of what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it can be found on UWE's Study Skills pages about avoiding plagiarism.