EV5502 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences |
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.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 10 | |
| Census Date 09-Dec-2010 | |
| Face to face teaching 30-Nov-2010 to 13-Dec-2010 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr James Moloney. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (20%); essays (10%); assignment 1 (35%); assignment 2 (35%). |
| Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
| Cairns, Block, Study Period 10 | |
| Census Date 09-Dec-2010 | |
| Face to face teaching 30-Nov-2010 to 13-Dec-2010 | |
| Coordinator: | Professor David Gillieson, Dr James Moloney |
| Lecturers: | Professor David Gillieson, Dr James Moloney. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (20%); essays (10%); assignment 1 (35%); assignment 2 (35%). |
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