Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50577:Spatial Analysis (P) 2025 Fall Thu3 College　Of　Policy　Science INOGUCHI MUNENARI 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS264

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course aims to familiarize students with spatial analysis using a geographic information system (GIS). Students will conduct weekly exercises to develop analytical skills to process spatial information, from a global level to a district level. Through practical exercises using GIS software applications (ArcGIS or QGIS), students should understand the potential of GIS applications in policy-making.

Student Attainment Objectives

Through this class:
1. Students will be able to understand the importance of spatial data.
2. Students will be able to select and gather statistical data for spatial analysis
    and develop basic policy-making skills.
3. Students will be able to create a comprehensive thematic map using GIS software applications.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

 Introduction

Overview of Web GIS, Google Maps

【+R-Jugyo】Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on manaba+R.

2

Utilization of Web GIS

Google Maps, Google Earth

3

Utilizing Official Statistics

e-Stat and Population Census

4

Overview of GIS Software Application (ArcGIS)

Shape File, Database File, Attribute Table

5

Prefecture Level Analysis - 1

e-Stat Database, Field Editing, Symbology, Legend and Layout

6

Prefecture Level Analysis - 2

Joining and Utilizing Database

7

Data Preparetion and Basic Analysis

Create new layer, Buffer, Clip, Background map (OpenStreetMap)

8

Midterm Test and Review

Review the basic geoprocessings

9

Distance Analysis

Detect distance to nearest point, comparison between buffer distance and distance along roads

10

Network Analysis

Detection of shortest way along roads

11

Spatial Analysis

Spatial Interpolation, Extract values from raster data at spesific location

12

Map Layout

Map title, Legend, Direction symbols, Scale bar, Appropriate Color

13

Risk Communication

Hazard Map, Ibaraki city

14

Final Test and Review

Developing Thematic Map, Discussion and Analysis

Class Format

14 classes on Face to Face basis, 0 classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are recommended to do exercises using the GIS software application outside class hours.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Weekly Assignments, Mid-Term Review, and Final Review

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook will be assigned. Lecture materials will be distributed online via manaba+R, etc.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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