James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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EV2502 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS |
| 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
- Define key concepts in geography, mapping and remote sensing including scale, co-ordinate systems and spectral signatures
- Identify key issues and limitations in geography, mapping and remote sensing
- Analyse spatial data and create effective maps using industry standard GIS software
- Work in teams to collect spatial data answering a real-world question and communicate the findings effectively
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- on-course work - (60%) - Group & Individual
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: EV5505
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Karen Joyce [Name missing] |
| 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 52, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Karen Joyce |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Abdul Rahim Hamid |
| 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, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Stephanie Duce [Name missing] |
| 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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