12726 (v.3) Computers in Planning 211

Area:	Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Basic principles and use of a geographic information system. Data capture, data linking and data querying methods. Benefits of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in planning design. Entity types. Setting up and organising a computer. Drawing and input methods. Drawing creation. Entity modification and utility and drawing aid commands.

Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have become familiar with "what GIS is all about". Hands on experience using the MAPINFO GIS computer software. Identified and explored what is available on the Internet on GIS, how it is implemented and future trends in GIS.
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:	Antenucci, J., et al (1991), Geographic Information Systems: A Guide to the Technology. New York. Van Nostrand Reinhold. Burrough, P. A. (1992), Principles of Geographic Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment. Oxford, Clarendon Press. Huxhold, W. (1991), An Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Monmonier, M. (1991), How to Lie with Maps. Chicago, Chicago University Press. Korte, G. (1992), The GIS Book: a Practioner's Handbook (second edition). Santa Fe, One Word Press. Laurini, R. (1992), Fundamentals of Spatial Information Systems. London, Academic Press. Prescott, G. A.(1992), Practioner's Guide to GIS Terminology: A Glossary of Geographic Information System Terms. Starr, J. (1990), Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, New York, Prentice Hall. Maquire, D.J. (1991), Geographic Information Systems: Principles and Applications. Halow, England, Longman Scientific. Masser, I. (1991), Handling Geographic Information: Methodology and Potential Applications. Essex, Longman.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	GIS Exercises (classwork) 15%, GIS Project (assignment) 25%, GIS Portfolio 20%, CAD Assignment 25%, Final Assessment 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.