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302318 (v.1) Spatial Computations 181


 

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

Syllabus:

Spatial problem solving. Design and implementation of geometric and topological algorithms. Spatial computations and object oriented programming solutions. Customisation and interfacing for geographic information systems.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Developed problem solving skills, designed and implemented geometric and topological algorithms, gained an appreciation for spatial complexity, and developed object oriented solutions to spatial problems.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Campione M, Walrath K and Huml A., (2001), The Java Tutorial - A short Course on the Basics, 3rd ed, Sun Microsystems.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 20%, Examination 40%, Test 20%, Tutorial participation 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:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YYY

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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