EV3502 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
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 alaylses;
• design and execution of spatial analysis in both vector and raster GIS;
• principles of field mapping, error management and effecticve communication in GIS.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.

Prerequisites:	AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT LEVEL 2 INCLUDING EV2502. ALLOW CONCURRENT ENROLMENT FOR EV2502
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	EV5502 GE3502 GE5502 TG3110 TG5102

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 11
Census Date 13-Dec-2013
Face to face teaching 09-Dec-2013 to 18-Dec-2013
Coordinator:	Dr James Moloney
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 40 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); essays (prelim essay) (10%); assignments (on course assessment) (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.