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12037 (v.3) Spatial Database Systems 382


 

Area:

Department of Spatial Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    4536 (v.5) Geographic Information Systems 181 or any previous version
    OR
    10425 (v.2) Land Information Systems 383

Syllabus:

Concepts and models of spatial databases. File organisation and structure, data access and indexing. Relationship databases and SQL. Raster and vector data structures, data design and security.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - An awareness of the functionality and capability of geographical database systems and understood the concepts and issues involved in database systems.

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:

Adam N.R and Gangopadhyay A., (1997), Database Issues in Geographic Information Systems, Kluwer. Bernhardsen T., (1999), Geographic Information systems - and Introduction, 2nd ed, John Wiley. Connolly T and Begg C., (1999), Database Systems - a Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management, 2nd ed. Addison Wesley. Elmasri R and Navathe S.B., (1996), Fundamentals of Database Systems, Benjamin/Cummings. Burrough P. A., (1992), Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment, Clarendon.

Unit Texts:

Worboys W. F., (1995), GIS A Computing Perspective, Taylor and Francis.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 20%, Exam 60%, Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1 Y 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YYY

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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