James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

GE3504:03

GIS Integrated Study Assignment

Townsville

Prerequisites: GE3502 or TG3110 at credit level or better
Inadmissable Subject Combination: GE5504 TG3114 TG5104

20 lectures, 60 hours of supervised laboratory work. July intensive block mode.

Potential students should register their name with the School secretary before formally enrolling in the subject.

Staff: Ms M Puotinen.

This subject introduces participants to the conceptual and practical procedures of GIS design and implementation. It has a practical focus and the objective is to create a working spatial model that addresses a specific scientific research or land management problem in the Townsville region.

Learning Objectives:

As for subject content above.

Assessment by report on conceptual design (30%); completed Geographic Information System (40%); report on the corresponding research or land management problem (30%).