James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EV5502 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
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

Graduate Qualities

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

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 10
Census Date 08-Dec-2011
Face to face teaching 05-Dec-2011 to 14-Dec-2011 (TBA)
Coord/Lect: Dr James Moloney.
Contact hours:
  • 20 hours lectures
  • 40 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (20%); essays (10%); assignment 1 (35%); assignment 2 (35%).

    Cairns, Block, Study Period 10
    Census Date 08-Dec-2011
    Face to face teaching 05-Dec-2011 to 14-Dec-2011
    Coord/Lect: Dr James Moloney.
    Contact hours:
    • 20 hours lectures
    • 40 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (20%); essays (10%); assignment 1 (35%); assignment 2 (35%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.