302230 (v.1) Geocomputation 681


 

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
Other Requisite(s):Admission: to a Postgraduate Spatial Science program.
Syllabus:Advanced topics in spatial analysis, modelling and data structures.
 
Unit Outcomes: On completion of this unit students will have - Appreciated the role that geocomputation provides in the broader field of the spatial sciences, identified and understood the range of research topics within geocomputation, developed skills in researching,presenting and producing a paper on a research topic and critically analysed and reviewed the work of student peers.
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: Atkinson P and David M., (2000), GIS and Gecomputation, Verlag, Taylor & Francis. Longley P. A., (1998), Geocomputation - a primer, Wiley. Openshaw S and Abrahart R.J, (eds)., (2000), Gecomputation, Taylor & Francis.
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Discussion 20%, Presentation 20%, Participation 20%, Research Paper 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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