Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including structure, function and use. Focus on data capture, quality and management in a geological context. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Had an introduction to the functionality and capability of geographic information systems, an understanding of the concepts and issues underlying geographic information science including the functional components of GIS, spatial data models and structures, management of geographic information and the implementation of GIS and used GIS software (such as IDRISI, ArcInfo, ArcView) for managing spatial information and queries. |
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: | Aronoff S., (1989), Geographic Information Systems - A Management Perspective, WDL Publications.Burrough P.A., (1992), Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment, Clarendon Press. Burrough P.A and McDonnell R.A., (1998),Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Longley P.A, Goodchild M.F and Rhind D.W., (2001), Geographic Information Systems and Science. New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%, Exams 60%, Mid semester test 10%, Practicals 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | 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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