James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

EV5502 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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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

Prerequisites:EV2502 OR EV5505
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EV3502

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 11
Census Date 12-Dec-2019
Face to face teaching 09-Dec-2019 to 17-Dec-2019 (Weekends excluded. Two weeks of online learning and assessment prior to the Face to Face component and self directed study after the face to face component ends)
Contact hours:
  • 40 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (20%); assignments (25%); final report (55%).

    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.