James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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EV5505 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- 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
- 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
- Explain key concepts in geography, mapping and remote sensing including scale, coordinate systems and spectral signatures
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
- on-course assessment (45%); literature review (15%) - (60%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EV2502
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Karen Joyce |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Stephanie Duce Assoc. Professor Karen Joyce |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal (not available in 2020) Usually available in odd-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Karen Joyce |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Mansi Sachdev |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Karen Joyce |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Mansi Sachdev |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Stephanie Duce DR Stacy Bierwagen |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Nicolas Younes Cardenas DR Stephanie Duce DR James Daniell Assoc. Professor Karen Joyce |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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