James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EV5505 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

This subject aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as well as hands-on experience using a GIS to address a real-world environmental issue.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
GE2502 TG2100 GE5505 EV2502

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect: Dr James Moloney.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 26 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); on-course assessment (50%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2011
    Coord/Lect: Professor David Gillieson.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 26 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); on-course assessment (45%); literature review (15%) (60%).

      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.