EV5505 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
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
- Explain key concepts in geography, mapping and remote sensing including scale, co-ordinate systems and spectral signatures;
- Evaluate key issues and limitations in geography, mapping and remote sensing;
- Analyse a range of spatial data and create effective maps using industry standard GIS software;
- Work in teams to collect spatial data answering your own real-world question and communicate the findings effectively.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | GE2502 TG2100 GE5505 EV2502 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 24-Aug-2017 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr James Moloney |
| Lecturers: | Dr James Daniell, Dr James Moloney. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); on-course assessment (60%) (60%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 24-Aug-2017 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Karen Joyce. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); on-course assessment (45%); literature review (15%) (60%). |
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