EV3502 - Geographic and Land Information Systems

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This subject introduces participants to the variety of spatial data structures and analytical techniques that are available for representing and analysing spatial relationships between differing kinds of geographic phenomena. Cartographic analysis and the monitoring of continuous and episodic change are applied to landuse and environmental models in Northern Australia.

Learning Outcomes

• raster and vector approaches to the organisation of geographic information;
• spatial analysis in a vector GIS;
• principles of survey design, error management and decision support in vector GIS.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.

Prerequisites:	GE2502 or TG2100 or EV2502
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	GE3502 and GE5502 and TG3110 and TG5102 and EV5502

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc121816.
Contact hours:	26 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (60%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Dr James Moloney.
Contact hours:	26 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (60%).

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