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10291 (v.4) WASM Geographical Information Systems 342
Area: | WASM Mine Surveying Teaching Area |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The concept of graphical information systems. Data structures for thematic maps. Data input, verification, storage and output. Digital elevation models. Methods of data analysis and spatial modelling. Data quality, errors and natural variation. Expert systems for geographical information systems. Mining applications of GIS. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Acquired a sound understanding of GIS applications in mining. Understood all aspects of GIS data usage. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Barnhardsen, T., (1992), Geographic Information Systems, VIAK IT, Arendal, Norway, pp.318. Bonham-Carter G.F., (1994), Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists: Modeling with GIS, Pergamon. Burrough, P.A., (1986), Principles of Geographic Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment. Oxford Presss, Oxford. Burrough P.A. and McDonnell, R.A., (1998), Principles of Geographic Information Systems, Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp.333. McGuire, D., (at all,ed) (1991), Geographic Information Systems, Volume 1 and 2, Longman Scientific and Technical, Essex, England. Getting Started Manuals, Micro Images, Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska, USA |
Unit Texts: | Burrough, P. A. and McDonnell R.A., (1998), Principles of Geographic Information Systems, Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp.333. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 50%, Project 50%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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