EV5502 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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This subject introduces participants to more advanced forms of spatial analysis, in both theory and practice. Topics to be covered include: raster modelling; spatial interpolation and terrain modellng; landscape ecology applications; spatial statistics; data quality and error analysis; GPS mapping; Web GIS design and development.
Learning Outcomes
- understanding of advanced spatial concepts and analyses;
- design and execution of spatial analysis in both vector and raster GIS;
- principles of field mapping, error management and effective communication in GIS.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
- The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.
| Prerequisites: | GE2502 OR EV2502 OR TG2100 or Permission of HOS |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | TG3110 and TG5102 and GE3502 and EV3502 and GE5502 |
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| Census Date 24-Mar-2006 | |
| Coord/Lect: | jc121816. |
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| Assessment: | (40%); (60%). |
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| Census Date 24-Mar-2006 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr James Moloney. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (50%). |
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