10291 (v.4) WASM Geographical Information Systems 342

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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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 50%, Project 50%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y Y   2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y