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4536 (v.5) Geographic Information Systems 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:

The structure, function and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The input and management analysis and presentation of geographic data and relationships. The storage and manipulation of vector and raster data, digital terrain modelling. The integration and management of spatial and attribute data. Applications and examples.
 

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 Use of 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. Maguire D.J, Goodchild M.F and Rhind D.W, (eds)., (1991), Geographical Information Systems, Vol 1 - Principles, Vol 2 - Applications. Longman Group .

Unit Texts:

Longley P. A., Goodchild M.F and Rhind D.W., (2001), Geographic Information Systems and Science, John Wiley & Sons.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 20%, Exams 60%, Practicals 10%, Mid semester test 10%. 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:

 Fully Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY 

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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