James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

GE3504:03

GIS Integrated Study Assignment

Townsville

HECS Band 2

20 hours lectures, 60 hours of supervised laboratory work. July 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.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to create a working spatial model that addresses a specific scientific research or land management problem in the Townsville region.

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