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
- explore the implications of key concepts and tools in a broader GIS theoretical context;
- gain practical experience using GIS to solve a real world problem;
- understand the basic geography of the earth and how it is mapped;
- understand the basic spatial questions that can be addressed with GIS;
- understand the key components and tools of any GIS program and how they work and understand the key issues associated with using 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 select and use appropriate IT tools;
- The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | GE2502 TG2100 GE5505 EV2502 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr James Moloney. |
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| 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. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); on-course assessment (45%); literature review (15%) (60%). |
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