EV5502 - 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 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.

Prerequisites:	EV2502 OR EV5505
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	EV3502 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
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.